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GWDC Education Policy Workgroup Draft Policy Recommendations Mo Amundson, Chair GWDC Quarterly Meeting May 13, 2010

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Page 1: GWDC Education Policy Workgroup Draft Policy Recommendations Mo Amundson, Chair GWDC Quarterly Meeting May 13, 2010

GWDC Education Policy Workgroup

Draft Policy RecommendationsMo Amundson, Chair

GWDC Quarterly MeetingMay 13, 2010

Page 2: GWDC Education Policy Workgroup Draft Policy Recommendations Mo Amundson, Chair GWDC Quarterly Meeting May 13, 2010

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Workgroup Objectives• All Minnesota students will graduate from high

school, with “college and career readiness” skills that lead to a degree, credential or career that provides family-sustaining wages and pathways to advancement.

• Minnesota schools provide a variety of opportunities for all students to connect their learning to the world around them, including the world of work.

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Individual Learning Plans• Required for all students as a way to explore

personal interests, learning styles, and postsecondary options.

• Plans should identify necessary actions and help students make informed choices.

• Student progress should be reviewed by school districts, school staff, and parents on at least an annual basis.

• School districts design and implement ILPs.

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Integrating K-12 and the Workplace• Embedding strands into state academic

standards to link classroom learning to real-world applications.

• Implementing assessments of college and career ready skills, identified by MEIRS.

• Providing “on ramp” supports.• Requiring teachers to participate in workplace-

related training.• Partnering with local businesses.

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Increased Postsecondary Options in HS• Collaboration between school districts and

postsecondary institutions.• Developing supports and interventions to help

all students take advantage of dual credit opportunities.

• Examining innovative dual credit funding options.

• Supporting the creation of a “Dual Credit Advisory Board” as defined by CCRPI.

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“21st Century Schools”• Awards given to schools that take innovative,

comprehensive approaches to preparing students for college and career, including:– Collaboration with business and postsecondary– Flexible service delivery and funding models– Dual credit opportunities– Curriculum integrated with relevant applications– Individual Learning Plans– Targeted professional development for teachers– Use of technology in the classroom

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Thank You!

Questions?