a21 parent information night presentation2.3.11
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3 February 2011
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Introduction
Management Systems
Instructional PracticesReporting
MechanismsQuestions
Agenda
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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…
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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
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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
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Sample Student Schedule
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Business ModelPrivate work spaceCollaborative areaSeminar area
Learning Environment
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Management Systems
Project FoundryBlogs
Conferencing
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Project Foundry
Why we use Project Foundry•Management•Organization•Transparency
How it works
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Blogs
Why we use blogs• Electronic Portfolio• Authentic audience• Establish pride• Feedback• Personal expression• Quality control• Technology
How it works
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Conferencing
Why we conference•Communicating progress•Student responsibility•School-home connection•Accountability
Conferencing report
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Instructional Practices
MathSeminars
Field Experts
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Math - ALEKS
Why we use ALEKS• Individualized pacing•Management•Transparency•No ceiling
How it works
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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
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Field Experts
Why we use Field Experts•Authentic learning•Direct application•Networking•Research skills
How it works•Scripted and modeled
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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
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Reporting Mechanisms
Master RubricCore Competencies Report
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Master Rubric
Why we use the Master Rubric•Report progress•Correlate to state standards•Monitoring
How it works
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Core Competencies Report
Why we use the Core Competencies Report•Student reflection•Advisor narrative•Measure progress
How it works
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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
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Final Remarks&
Questions