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Instant Lesson Planning

Get tailored lesson plans aligned to Common Core, NGSS, and ISTE in seconds. Simply type your request—like “Hands-on activities for a 4th grade science unit on force and motion”—and receive a ready-to-use framework.

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Inclusive Classroom Culture

Integrate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) seamlessly into your daily routines, helping you nurture a supportive, equitable learning environment.

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Personalized Instructional Support

Generate innovative teaching resources tailored to your unique classroom needs. Personalize instructional approaches to your grade level, subject area, and student learning profiles.

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Research-Backed Strategies

Rely on proven educational models, from Competency-Based Education (CBE) to Project-Based Learning (PBL), ensuring every suggestion is grounded in best practices and current pedagogy.

FAQs

Answers to questions you might have about Torch.

What makes LIFT different from general AI?

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LIFT Expert is an AI assistant specifically designed to support K-12 educators, unlike general AI which can be applied to a wide range of tasks and domains. With a primary focus on education, LIFT provides in-depth knowledge and support for various instructional models, classroom management strategies, and student support frameworks, drawing only from training data specifically related to K-12 education. LIFT's responses are generated to adhere to recognized teaching standards and best practices, ensuring that the information provided is suitable and beneficial for educators and students in all K-12 subjects.

Is LIFT trained on unverified data?

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No, LIFT is not trained on unverified data. We use only verified and research backed primary and peer-reviewed sources from 2019 or later to ensure that LIFT’s knowledge base is focused on current K-12 best practices and recognized standards.

Can I use it for multiple grade levels?

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Absolutely. Our platform adjusts to different subjects, grade levels, and instructional models seamlessly.  For optimal results, always include the grade level when formulating your requests or questions.

What standards is LIFT trained on?

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LIFT is trained on the following educational standards: Common Core K-8 standards, NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards), ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education), Physical Education SHAPE standards, National Core Art Standards, AERO Social studies and history standards, and State Standards. This comprehensive training covers core academic subjects, science, technology, physical education, arts, and social studies/history, ensuring a well-rounded educational foundation.

What curriculums does LIFT understand?

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LIFT understands and incorporates the following educational approaches and methodologies: Project-Based Learning (PBL), Personalized Learning, Competency Based Education (CBE), STEM/STEAM, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), EAL/ELL, Words Their Way phonics instruction, Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT), Responsive Classroom, Global and Cultural Competence and more. This diverse range of educational philosophies and practices enables LIFT to support a variety of modern teaching strategies and learning environments, catering to different student needs and promoting well-rounded development.

LIFT is trained in the following educational frameworks and approaches to support school and teacher leaders: Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Understanding by Design Framework (Ubd), Competency Based Assessment, Scope and Sequencing Building, Learning Progression, Adaptive Schools, and Cognitive Coaching. This training equips LIFT with knowledge of inclusive instructional design, backward planning for curriculum development, skills-focused evaluation methods, curriculum mapping and organization, collaborative school improvement strategies, and techniques for supporting educator growth and reflection.

Is LessonLift Secure?

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Yes, LessonLift prioritizes security by storing your data on secure AWS (Amazon Web Services) servers, known for their reliability and robust protection. Your queries are encrypted during transmission, with decryption only occurring when necessary for generating responses. We are now SOC-2 compliant and adhere to OpenAI’s Data Usage Policy, ensuring your data is never used to train additional AI models.