1. 21st Century Skills Initiatives
Core Academic Subject Mastery
Students to think critically and communicate effectively must build on a base of core academic subject knowledge.
21st Century Skills Outcomes
In addition to core subject mastery, we, CSDB are, obligated to help students become efficient and effective:
Critical thinkers?
Problem solvers?
(good) Communicators?
(good) Collaborators?
Literate in computer, information and technology?
Able to be flexible and adaptable?
Have the opportunity to be innovative and/or creative?
Competent globally?
Literate in finance?

2. Core Subjects & 21st Century Themes
English, Reading, Language Arts
World Languages
Arts
Mathematics
Economics
Science
Geography
History
Government and Civics
Global Awareness
Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy
Civic Literacy
Health Literacy
Environmental Literacy

3. 21st Century Themes Global Awareness
Using 21st century skills to understand and address global issues
Learning from and working collaboratively with individuals representing diverse cultures, religions and lifestyles in a spirit of mutual respect and open dialogue in personal, work and community contexts
Understanding other nations and cultures, including the use of non-English languages
Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy
Knowing how to make appropriate personal economic choices
Understanding the role of the economy in society
Using entrepreneurial skills to enhance workplace productivity and career options
Civic Literacy
Participating effectively in civic life through knowing how to stay informed and understanding governmental process
Exercising the rights and obligations of citizenship at local, state, national and global levels
Understanding the local and global implications of civic decisions
Health Literacy
Obtaining, interpreting and understanding basic health information and services and using such information and services in ways that enhance health
Understanding preventive physical and mental health measures, including proper diet, nutrition, exercise, risk avoidance and stress reduction
Using available information to make appropriate health-related decisions
Establishing and monitoring personal and family health goals
Understanding national and international public health and safety issues
Environmental Literacy
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the environment and the circumstances and conditions affecting it, particularly as relates to air, climate, land, food, energy, water and ecosystems
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of society’s impact on the natural world (e.g. population growth, population development, resource consumption rate, etc.)
Investigate and analyze environmental issues, and make accurate conclusions about effective solutions
Take individuals and collective actions towards addressing environmental challenges (e.g., participating in global actions, designing solutions that inspire action on environmental issues

4. Learning & Innovation Skills
Creativity & Innovation
Think Creatively
Work Creatively with Others
Implement Innovations
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Reason Effectively
Use Systems Thinking
Make Judgments and Decisions
Solve Problems
Communication and Collaboration
Communicate Clearly
Collaborate with Others

5. Information, Media & Technology Skills
Information Literacy
Access & Evaluate Information
Use & Manage Information
Media Literacy
Analyze Media
Create Media Products
Information, Communications & Technology Literacy
Apply Technology Effectively

6. Life & Career Skills Flexibility & Adaptability
Adapt to Change
Be Flexible
Initiative & Self-Direction
Manage Goals & Time
Work Independently
Be Self-directed Learners
Social & Cross-Cultural Skills
Interact Effectively with Others
Work Effectively in Diverse Teams
Productivity & Accountability
Manage Projects
Produce Results
Leadership & Responsibility
Guide & Lead Others
Be Responsible to Others

7. DIGITAL LITERACY
STANDARD 1
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades
9-12
Demonstrate the ability to use technology for research, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
Research
Gathering
Using Information
Problem Solving
Communication
Collaboration

8. Spreadsheet (Table, Chart, Graphs)
DIGITAL LITERACY
STANDARD 2
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades
9-12
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers & applications as well as an understanding of the concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity, which include hands-on experience using Apple and PC computers.
Basic Operations
Word Processing
Desktop Publishing
Database
Spreadsheet (Table, Chart, Graphs)
Internet & Networking Online Communication
Multimedia Presentation Tools
Web Authoring

9. DIGITAL LITERACY
STANDARD 3
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Grades
K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
9-12
Demonstrate the responsible use of technology and an understanding of ethics and safety issues in using electronic media at home, in school , and in society.
Ethics
Classroom
Society
Health
Safety