1 Coalition for Community Schools National Forum 2010 Learning Across the Community Dave Hutchinson, Rod Allen, Allen Lefebvre

Cornerstones of the Learning Model  Project Based Learning (PBL)  Service Based Learning  Authentic Internships & Cognitive Apprenticeships offered through an integrated, inquiry driven curriculum based in the community.

Key Structural Philosophies Flexible teaching arrangements and instructional groupings Teacher collaboration Interdisciplinary and inquiry-based teaching and learning Inclusive practices

Student Progression GRADE 9 PBL Projects – what they are, how they’re done Move from teacher directed to more student directed SBL Develop a relationship with our partners May be at the “low end” of SBL i.e. Community Service etc.

GRADE PBL Projects become more student initiated Group projects have more student individuality Designed to meet Learning Outcome for credit SBL Expectation to tie at least one project to shared outcomes More involvement from facility partners More reach (rigour) to projects

GRADE 12 PBL Projects student initiated Designed to meet Learning Outcome for credit SBL Expectation to tie to shared outcomes Extended involvement from facility partners Internships Graduation requirement Requirement for Adult 12 students

Current Programs Grade 9 Hip Hop Project – U of R Math that Works – Business Community Paul Martin Entrepreneurship Program – Chamber of Commerce / U of R / SIAST Photojournalism Project – SIAST & U of R Pathfinders Project – Students chose from 6 credit offerings – Variety of stakeholders

Structures Developed Grade advisors who stay with group all morning. Integrated and flexible groupings Grade 10 – largest and most transient group. 6 advisors, group divided into two teams that are flexible. Transitions are key Grade 11 – 2.5 teachers assigned. Integration of Humanities for next year Grade 12 – 3 teachers assigned. Continuation of Pathfinders project

10 The proposed North Central Shared Facility will be a unique facility that will co- locate Scott Collegiate and key community agencies, and integrate programming and operations at an unprecedented level. The opportunity exists due to a one-time convergence of needs, opportunity and desire.

11 The goals of the school have converged with the broad community development goals of the agencies Anchored in the community vision: “By 2020, Regina North Central will be a safe, healthy and caring community and a source of pride for the area's residents.” The community wants this! Involves visionary co-operation among community stakeholders and all levels of government Innovative approaches for program delivery Addresses the unique cultural and physical needs of North Central Learning Across The Community, focused on partner outcomes Key Elements

12 Partners City of Regina Government of Saskatchewan (several Ministries) Government of Canada File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council Regina Public Schools Regina Catholic Schools Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region Two Childcare Centre’s Regina Police Service Regina Public Library Community Based Organizations

13 Health, education and safety issues are a complex inter-connected web. Solutions require breaking down the silos of traditional services.

14 Integration: What does it mean? More than simple co-location Merging and sharing of organizational outcomes Relationships are paramount! Action cannot occur without trust, and trust is only built through relationships Examples: Combined library: Scott and Albert Branch Food education programs, greenhouse Just getting started …..

15 Integration: How? Understanding each organizations outcomes Joint programming is the default condition: the norm not the exception Significant community involvement in planning Regular and effective environmental scanning enabled through larger critical mass Joint communication vehicles (calendars and newsletters, exterior and interior electronic signage) Joint funding applications for integrated programs Creating a joint pool of internal funding for integrated programming. Common services delivered centrally (shipping and receiving, maintenance, marketing & communications, IT) utilizing existing expertise among partners All staff within NCSF support and live within the model and principles, “I come to work in this building not just my organization” Joint orientation processes and staff development programs

16 Site Plan and Existing Buildings

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