parent information night 2.3.11

3 February 2011

Introduction

Management Systems

Instructional PracticesReporting

MechanismsQuestions

Agenda

encourages the learning of 21st century skillsCritical thinking and problem solvingCreativity and innovationCollaborationCitizenshipCommunicationInformation TechnologyCollege and career readiness

has a schedule dictated by learningpromotes teaching students as individualsseamlessly incorporates technology in an

authentic manner

An ideal learning environment…

receive an individualized learning plantake ownership of the learning processmaster 21st century skillsbecome active participants in the

community as a part of their learning experience

use project/problem based learning

In Academy 21, students will

become advisors to provide academic support and social guidance

ensure the academic rigor of projects

become facilitators of learning within the projects

focus on measuring student’s overall growth

In Academy 21, teachers will

Sample Student Schedule

Business ModelPrivate work spaceCollaborative areaSeminar area

Learning Environment

Management Systems

Project FoundryBlogs

Conferencing

Project Foundry

Why we use Project Foundry•Management•Organization•Transparency

How it works

Blogs

Why we use blogs• Electronic Portfolio• Authentic audience• Establish pride• Feedback• Personal expression• Quality control• Technology

How it works

Conferencing

Why we conference•Communicating progress•Student responsibility•School-home connection•Accountability

Conferencing report

Instructional Practices

MathSeminars

Field Experts

Math - ALEKS

Why we use ALEKS• Individualized pacing•Management•Transparency•No ceiling

How it works

Seminars

Why we use seminars• Provide direct instruction• Deliver to all students• Cover essential skills• Tailored to students needs

How it works• Topic requests on Moodle• Notes posted on blog• Weekly schedule posted

Field Experts

Why we use Field Experts•Authentic learning•Direct application•Networking•Research skills

How it works•Scripted and modeled

Sample Field Experts

Water conservatory Botanist from UWMPsychologist from

MarquetteTravel AgentArchitectSpiritual leaderAgape CenterChocolate Factory owner

PLE teachersDance instructorsBaton Twirling

instructorManager of the Country

Springs water parkGuidance Counselor Duncan HR employeeHead HS football coachWCTC representative

Reporting Mechanisms

Master RubricCore Competencies Report

Master Rubric

Why we use the Master Rubric•Report progress•Correlate to state standards•Monitoring

How it works

Core Competencies Report

Why we use the Core Competencies Report•Student reflection•Advisor narrative•Measure progress

How it works

Future Dates

2/3 – Parent Information Night 6:00pm2/11 – Applications for enrollment are due2/11 – Confirmation date for currently enrolled

students2/25 – Selection of in-coming students2/28 – Notification letters to 6th grade families4/25 – Establish waiting list

Final Remarks&

Questions