The Model of Instruction is Farmington Municipal School's vehicle of communication for effective teaching. The goal is to improve instructional practices through a common language and consistent teacher and student expectations. The Model of Instruction supports the philosophy that students will be empowered, by the teacher, to engage in tasks that are innovative and require high levels of complex reasoning. This is done through creating a specific instructional purpose and making an intentional plan for learning, with thorough preparations that support and facilitate student success.