The MCL Alliance: An Introduction
Mass Customized Learning? Customization and personalization have drastically improved the quality of products and services for consumers. But the assembly line is still the way education meets the needs of learners. It is time for Mass Customized Learning! Johnston, Frances Benjamin, photographer. [School children studying anatomy or health, Washington, D.C]. [?, 1899] Image. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/item/2001699123.
The MCL National Alliance is committed to a new model which empowers learners, educators and parents.
With MCL, learners: derive more meaning engage fully are prepared for their future MCL shifts educators from workers to professionals and education from an industry to a profession.
What is the MCL National Alliance? It is a collaborative team of six organizations engaged with the implementation of MCL and positioned to provide leadership and support for a new vision for schools across our great land.
How will the vision be achieved? Through learner-driven Ideal Learning Experiences that: Meets each learning at his/her level Aligns with the learner’s most effective learning style Uses relevant content for gaining skills and concepts Incorporates technology to support the process
The Alliance stands ready to: Serve and partner with entities committed to the vison of MCL Identify and connect entities intensely engaged with MCL
A Continuum of Services: Tier 1 Awareness (Starting Steps) Tier 2 Engagement (Building Readiness) Tier 3 Implementation Partners (Rollout and Support) Level 1 Awareness (Starting Steps) National/ Regional Summit Visitation to Demonstration Schools Level 2 Early Implementation (Shifting the Mindset) Site Visit Readiness Assessment Consultation Level 3 Full Support for Implementation (Ready for Rollout) Leadership & Staff Development Organizational Development
MCL National Alliance Expertise The allies comprise a diverse and experienced group of school leaders and practitioners from across the country with an in-depth understanding and critical insights about customizing learning and the change process.
Founding Allies of the National MCL Alliance Schwahn Leadership Associates (SLA) McGarvey Educational Associates (MEA) Maine Cohort for Customized Learning (MCCL) Pennsylvania Leadership Development Center (PLDC) Lindsay Unified School District (LUSD) Technology and Innovation in Education (TIE)