Carmen Coleman Center for Innovation in Education Next Generation Leadership Academy 23 July 2015

The New Realities  The loss of a quarter of our students before graduation is no longer acceptable. We must graduate virtually all  AND, the outcomes of our inherited system are no longer sufficient for success. All graduates must be prepared for success in a career, further education and as citizens in the interconnected world.

We Can’t Get There From Here: Make the Shift From Systems of Schooling to Systems for Learning “The goal we have established for all of our children to be ready is the right goal for them and for our nation. The “schooling” experience as it now exists is out of alignment with the lofty goals we have set. We will reach our aspirations only when we cast aside historic perceptions and practices about how one acquires knowledge and skills.”

Systems Change at Scale = Transformation We have difficult choices to make: Continue moderate, incremental improvement Transform systems of schooling to systems of learning

Clear, High Expectations If we have a compelling vision of the Knowledge, Skills and Dispositions that a graduate must possess, we can construct progressions of learning from PreK through postsecondary Customized Pathways We must understand each student as a learner, where each is on the learning continuum, continuously tailor learning and supports, and provide choices that make learning purposeful and relevant Competency-based Learning Leading to developmental pathways & competencies for success at next levels, demonstrated learning through meaningful assessments, and accountability for each learner A System of Personalized Learning Anytime, Anywhere Learning Comprehensive Supports Student Agency Anytime, Anywhere Learning Comprehensive Supports Student Agency

Six Critical Attributes Student Agency Comprehensive Supports Anytime, Anywhere Learning Customized Pathways Competency- based Learning Clear, High Expectations

Six Critical Attributes Student Agency Comprehensive Supports Anytime, Anywhere Learning Customized Pathways Competency- based Learning Clear, High Expectations Strong and robust readiness Foundation for and alignment with college, career and citizenship Integrates essential knowledge, skills and dispositions

Our Goals for Young People: Learning experiences should integrate thinking, feeling and action to build the full suite of cognitive and non- cognitive skills, especially the life skills needed for learning and collaborating with others in a diverse society and rapidly changing world. Knowledge Mastery of rigorous content and application and transfer of what has been learned to complex and novel situations Common Core State Standards Career and Technical Education Other Content Areas and Essential Literacies Global Competence Applied Knowledge Skills The capacities and strategies that enable students to learn and engage in higher order thinking, meaningful interactions and planning for the future Critical Thinking Creativity and Innovation Problem Solving Collaboration Communications Self-awareness Learning How to Learn Leadership Dispositions Behaviors that associate with success in college, career and citizenship, helping students draw on the skills and knowledge they possess Self-efficacy Social awareness & Empathy Initiative Persistence Adaptability Ethical Behavior & Civic Responsibility Self-control Love of Learning

Six Critical Attributes Student Agency Comprehensive Supports Anytime, Anywhere Learning Customized Pathways Competency- based Learning Clear, High Expectations Competencies must be explicit, observable, measurable and transferable Instruction is organized around standards progressions Learning is credentialed based on demonstration against expectations Students who do not demonstrate mastery are provided time and support Students who demonstrate mastery move forward Evidence is gathered from multiple measures

Six Critical Attributes Student Agency Comprehensive Supports Anytime, Anywhere Learning Customized Pathways Competency- based Learning Clear, High Every learner has a Personal Learning Plan owned and managed by learner, over time, to support the development of aspirations and help students customize pathways to success Every learner has a Learner Profile that holds evidence of learning from numerous sources, over time, to inform decisions Learners experience an unbound continuum of learning (not bound by grade, age, traditionally packed course sequences, stratified credit structure ) Teaching is adaptive to the learner Learners have increasing choice Learning is informed by neuroscience and developmental psychology

Six Critical Attributes Student Agency Comprehensive Supports Anytime, Anywhere Learning Customized Pathways Competency- based Learning Clear, High Expectations L earning beyond the school walls is valued and credentialed All learners and educators have access to learning and productivity technologies All learners have broadband access Online learning and blended learning are a part of everyone’s educational experience Time and place constraints are eliminated Technology will be supported by new funding models and resource allocation strategies Learners have technology-based access to teaching specialists, subject-matter specialists, learning resources and learning tools Educators insure online safety, appropriate behavior, alignment of tools and techniques

Six Critical Attributes Student Agency Comprehensive Supports Anytime, Anywhere Learning Customized Pathways Competency- based Learning All students have a a sense of hope and confidence about their future Learners have sustained caring and positive relationships with at least oen adult Educators and partners do what they do best to maximize support Open and aggressive communication and shared responsibility with parents and guardians. Tiered support for struggling to thriving learners. All families have access to high-quality early childhood programs

Six Critical Attributes Student Agency Comprehensive Supports Anytime, Anywhere Learning Customized Pathways Clear, High Expectations Students grow to take responsibility for and manage their learning - to develop postsecondary goals, advocate for their needs, reflect on their progress, gradually assume responsibility for their own learning, and develop identity as a life-long learner Discourse between learners and adults is reciprocal, authentic, and honest Strong, collaborative relationships among parents/caretakers, educators and community resources support development of individual agency A systematic, ongoing approach for engaging and using student voice to shape learning and educational experiences is an essential, non-negotiable component of the learning community

Six Critical Attributes Student Agency Comprehensive Supports Anytime, Anywhere Learning Customized Pathways Competency- based Learning Clear, High Expectations