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Taking the Open Path to a 21st Century School SystemHow every schoolcan realize the promise of

Digital Learning for All, Now

with money they already have.

by Jonathan P. Costa, Sr.EDUCATION CONNECTION © Corwin Press - 2011

The Mission

To prepare EVERY student

for learning, life,and work

in the 21st century.

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Truth # 1

The future of

learning and work

is digital.

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Yes, It’s Happened Before Our Eyes

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In Less Than A Generation…

• From isolation to communication as the norm.

• From going out of your way to communicate to going out of your way not to.

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How Would You Answer?

What happens to

learning when

everyone can get anything

from anywhere?

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Truth # 2Limited access

equalslimited mastery.

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Common Sense

Practice +

Feedback=

Fluency

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Truth # 3Every printed page is a waste. © Corwin Press - 2011

Think AboutWaste

Decisions that keep the center of gravity in your learning system grounded in print, are counter to your educational mission.

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Get to

1:1What could you do if everyone had a digital device?

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The Resource Equation

BYODplus

Open Sourceplus

Digital Materialsequals

Digital Learning for All

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A Better Model is PossibleResource Scarcity

Model

Digital Access Model

Expensive Hardware

Expensive Software

Print Materials

Traditional Classroom

s

High Costs, High Redundancy, and

Low Student Engagement

Low Cost Hardware

Open Source

Software

Timely Materials

Online Environme

nts

Low Costs, High Relevance, and High Student Engagement

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Equity ConcernsUntil everyone can have the same thing, no one can have anything.

Equitably deficient.© Corwin Press - 2011

EquityEquationA device gap is less objectionable than an access gap.

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EssentialQuestion

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Who

ownsthe

learning?

The Engagement Purchase EquationDegree of Student

Controltimes

Flexibility & Adaptabilitydivided by

Per Unit Costequals

Best Value Choice© Corwin Press - 2011

We Know How This Works

Three Phases of Integration

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Rethinking Consumer driven fundamental shifts in your product, service, or market role.

Reengineer ing Doing a version of what you used to do, but using new tools that expand consumer options and

empowerment.

Retrofitting Doing exactly what you used to

do, only now with a new tool.

1

2

3

Goals for

Learning

Assessment& Data

ProfessionalSupport

Professional

Evaluation

Curriculum &Communicati

on

Teaching & Instruction

Resource Deployment

LeadershipFocus

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SynchronicitySystems

What Questions Are We Asking?

ConnecticutReforms 2012Deepening the commitment to standards, data, tests, and accountability.

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Goals for Learning

• Common Core State Standards

• 21st Century Skills for All (NEASC)

Assessment & Data• K-3 reading performance• Student data sets for use in TEM

Professional Support• Reading instruction• Elimination of CEU requirements• Professional Development Committee• Individual and small group coaching sessions

(preponderance of 18 hours focused on priorities) and instructional practices

• Evaluation and support training (admin)• TEM support training (teachers) by 7/1/14

Professional Evaluation• K-3 reading instruction• Distinguished educator designation• New Teacher Evaluation Model development

and implementation (PEAC Guidelines)• Proficiency rankings and implications• Validator practices

Curriculum & Communication

• CCSS Integration and alignment for ELA and math.

• 21st century skill integration• Posting of choice options on website

Teaching & Instruction• CCSS instructional shifts• 21st century skill practice

Resource Deployment• Unified chart of accounts• Charter school funding process (29-31)

• MBR and small district guidelines

Leadership Focus• DPI/SPI rankings• DIP/SIP planning• Evaluation, tenure and support

processes• Governance Councils (if needed)

Red = Requirements (CSDE/NEASC)

Goals for Learning

• Common Core State Standards

• 21st Century Skills for All (NEASC)

• Non-tested curriculum with CCSS/21CS integration

• Balance between mandated and local values – C & C readiness

Assessment & Data• K-3 reading performance• Student data sets for use in TEM• SBAC aligned strategies,

instructional implementation and daily analysis for improved practice

• 21st century/C & C readiness performance task assessments

• Understanding growth model measurement

Professional Support• Reading instruction• Elimination of CEU requirements• Professional Development Committee• Individual and small group coaching sessions

(preponderance of 18 hours focused on priorities) and instructional practices

• Evaluation and support training (admin)• TEM support training (teachers) by 7/1/14• Rethinking the expectations of professional learning

– impact on TEM – alignment with TEAM

Professional Evaluation• K-3 reading instruction• Distinguished educator designation• New Teacher Evaluation Model development

and implementation (PEAC Guidelines)• Proficiency rankings and implications• Validator practices• CCT frame of reference- strengths and

weaknesses - ensuring that TEM values what it measures and measures what it values.

Curriculum & Communication

• CCSS Integration and alignment for ELA and math.

• 21st century skill integration• Posting of choice options on website• Non-tested curriculum renewal with

CCSS/21CS integration and C & C readiness.

Teaching & Instruction• CCSS instructional shifts• 21st century skill practice• Information literacy and text/content

dependency practices• SBAC alignment and integration• Instructional practices for a digital

learning environment• C & C readiness• Collaborative practices and support

Resource Deployment• Unified chart of accounts• Charter school funding process (29-31)

• MBR and small district guidelines• Alignment of resource allocations with

digital learning processes• Allocation of time and schedules to align

with priorities and needs

Leadership Focus• DPI/SPI rankings• DIP/SIP planning• Evaluation, tenure and support

processes• Governance Councils (if needed)• Coherence and systems• Digital transitions

Blue = 21 C SuggestionsRed = Requirements (CSDE/NEASC)

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Stay Focused on What Matters

SB 24/CT ReformShifting the focus to student

performance.

NEASCEnsure a focus on

21st Century Skills.

Many secondary school mandates, but just...

...one Mission.

Ensuring all students are challenged and successful by acquiring the skills knowledge needed for 21st century success.

Pursued through one pathway and one plan.

21st Century Skills/Content

Goals

Universal Screening

Rigorous and Aligned

Instruction with High Engagement

ProgressMonitoring

CCSS/SBACRigorous content and

adaptive online assessment.

Process Focus Content Focus Process & Content

Reflection and

ConclusionWe cannot effectively

prepare students for

known uncertainty

in their futures by

first demanding

certainty for our own.

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Think of What They Will Need

Flexibility

Adaptability

Creativity

Problem Solving

ReasoningCourage

Required Adult Leadership Skills

Focus

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