A Blended Secondary Approach Linn-Mar Innovation A Blended Secondary Approach

The Innovator’s Mindset “When we think differently about the things that we are used to seeing daily, we can create innovative learning opportunities.” - George Couros

Systems Blended Learning in Action - Tucker, Wycoff, and Green “Through sustained innovation shared over time, transformation in not only possible, it is inevitable.” Blended Learning in Action - Tucker, Wycoff, and Green

Student Perspective

Theory of Action

Huntley Community School District 158

High Reliability Schools Marzano Research 5. Competency-Based Education 4. Standards-Referenced Reporting 3. Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum 2. Effective Teaching in Every Classroom 1. Safe and Collaborative culture

Innovation – Secondary Excelsior Middle School – PBIS Oak Ridge Middle School – Standards Based Grading Linn-Mar High School – Blended Learning

PBIS Journey Tier 1: Spring 2014 Began training 14-15 Acknowledgment system, Common language, behavior matrix (common areas), lesson plans for common areas, school store, student advisory committee, website, excellence awards, defined minor and major behaviors, created minor behavior form, systematic supervision. 15-16 Behavior matrix (Classroom), school wide competitions Tier 2: 16-17 CICO, SAIG Groups 17-18 Check&Connect Tier 3: Training in 17-18 PBIS Journey

PBIS Rewards App

Student Parent

Standards Based Grading

Implementation Spring 2017 – mathematics pilot Standards loaded for all courses April 2017 Communication Spring conferences Parent University 6th grade parent orientation Open house fall 2018

SBG Principles

Blended Learning Linn-Mar HS Interaction with course content using a combination of the best face-to-face and digital instructional methods available.

Implementation Pilot 8 Veteran teachers will collaborate to create and lead Blended sections in 4 core subject areas English III - General Biology - Spanish IV - World History

Metrics

Blended Learning Course

Future Possibilities Competency based experience for Elem/MS Competency based pathway HS 1:1 based on instructional need – LMS Elementary Magnet School Bond 2 Intermediate Buildings (5-6)

Linn-Mar Innovation Day Monday, October 8th