1. 21 st Century Education Forum February 22, 2010

2. “What we resolve to do in school only makes sense when considered in a broader context of what society intends to accomplish through its educational investment in the young.” ~ Jerome Bruner, The Culture of Education

3. Who has primary responsibility for leading 21 st Century Education in your district?

4. Identify your district’s status with regard to 21 st Century Education in the following areas.

5. Purpose of the Session Determine the current level of implementation of various aspects of a comprehensive system for 21 st Century Education; Determine the current level of implementation of various aspects of a comprehensive system for 21 st Century Education; Assess the professional development needs of CREC districts in order to assist in the development of a comprehensive framework; Assess the professional development needs of CREC districts in order to assist in the development of a comprehensive framework; Provide an opportunity for discussion among districts; Provide an opportunity for discussion among districts; Discuss the feasibility of and interest in a regional planning committee to continue to develop and implement a comprehensive framework for 21 st Century Education in districts. Discuss the feasibility of and interest in a regional planning committee to continue to develop and implement a comprehensive framework for 21 st Century Education in districts.

6. What’s Happening at the Federal, State and Local Levels? Funding Opportunities : Race to the Top (RTTT) Race to the Top (RTTT) Invest in Innovation (i3) grants Invest in Innovation (i3) grants Collaborative Partnerships: Secondary School Reform Consortium (all New England states) Secondary School Reform Consortium (all New England states) NCEE (National Center on Education and the Economy) Consortium NCEE (National Center on Education and the Economy) Consortium

7. Secondary School Reform Secondary School Reform CAPSS Subcommittee Work: International Education, Assessment and Accountability, and Technology CAPSS Subcommittee Work: International Education, Assessment and Accountability, and Technology National Common Standards (CCSSO and NGA) National Common Standards (CCSSO and NGA)

8. Plan for the Session The Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, Perspectives and Habits of Mind Needed to Design Systems for 21 st Century Education The Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, Perspectives and Habits of Mind Needed to Design Systems for 21 st Century Education Caryn Stedman, Social Studies Department Chair and Theme Coach, Metropolitan Learning Center An introduction to a sample digital portfolio An introduction to a sample digital portfolio Ratosha Terry, Educational Technology Specialist, CREC Small Group Facilitated Discussion Small Group Facilitated Discussion Share Out of Small Group Discussion Highlights Share Out of Small Group Discussion Highlights Wrap Up and Next Steps Wrap Up and Next Steps

9. Small Group Discussion Broad Categories I.21 st Century Standards and Assessments II.Curriculum and Instruction III.Professional Development IV.Learning Environments Partnership for 21 st century Skills www.21stcenturyskills.org

10. Next Steps 21 st Century Education Wiki 21 st Century Education Wiki 21stcentury-education.wikispaces.com/forum21stcentury-education.wikispaces.com/forum21stcentury-education.wikispaces.com/forum

11. Thank you for coming!