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21st CENTURY LEARNING + RIGOROUS EXPECTATIONS =
SUCCESSSUCCESS
21st CENTURY LEARNING + RIGOROUS EXPECTATIONS =
SUCCESSSUCCESS
Larry Cutter - Principal, Mitchell High SchoolLarry Cutter - Principal, Mitchell High SchoolPaul Heesaker - Assistant Principal, Mitchell High SchoolPaul Heesaker - Assistant Principal, Mitchell High School
Ruth Wolf - Library Technology Educator, Mitchell High SchoolRuth Wolf - Library Technology Educator, Mitchell High SchoolSandy Patton - Executive Director, Learning Resources (Retired) Dr. Sandy Patton - Executive Director, Learning Resources (Retired) Dr. John Kerr - Deputy Superintendent, Curriculum/Instruction (Retired) John Kerr - Deputy Superintendent, Curriculum/Instruction (Retired)
Larry Cutter - Principal, Mitchell High SchoolLarry Cutter - Principal, Mitchell High SchoolPaul Heesaker - Assistant Principal, Mitchell High SchoolPaul Heesaker - Assistant Principal, Mitchell High School
Ruth Wolf - Library Technology Educator, Mitchell High SchoolRuth Wolf - Library Technology Educator, Mitchell High SchoolSandy Patton - Executive Director, Learning Resources (Retired) Dr. Sandy Patton - Executive Director, Learning Resources (Retired) Dr. John Kerr - Deputy Superintendent, Curriculum/Instruction (Retired) John Kerr - Deputy Superintendent, Curriculum/Instruction (Retired)
21st CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS21st CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS
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21st CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS21st CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS
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“This is a story about the big public conversation the nation is not having about education...whether an entire generation of kids will fail to make the grade in the global economy because they can’t think their way through abstract problems, work in teams, distinguish good information from bad, or speak a language other than English.”
How to Build a Student for the 21st Century
TIME Magazine—December 18, 2006
“This is a story about the big public conversation the nation is not having about education...whether an entire generation of kids will fail to make the grade in the global economy because they can’t think their way through abstract problems, work in teams, distinguish good information from bad, or speak a language other than English.”
How to Build a Student for the 21st Century
TIME Magazine—December 18, 2006
21st CENTURY CONTEXT21st CENTURY CONTEXT
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ESSENTIAL QUESTIONSESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
What are 21st Century Learning Skills?
Why are they so important?
How does 21st Century Learning impact students?
What can you do to incorporate 21st Century skills into your school / district?
What are 21st Century Learning Skills?
Why are they so important?
How does 21st Century Learning impact students?
What can you do to incorporate 21st Century skills into your school / district?
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Take 3 minutes and discuss the
questions with 2 or 3 people around you.
Take 3 minutes and discuss the
questions with 2 or 3 people around you.
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THE WORLD IS DIFFERENTTHE WORLD IS DIFFERENT
Work is different ...
Tools are different ...
Communication is different ...
Information is different ...
Kids are different ...
Learning is different …
Teaching must be different ...
Leading must be different…
Work is different ...
Tools are different ...
Communication is different ...
Information is different ...
Kids are different ...
Learning is different …
Teaching must be different ...
Leading must be different…
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CORE SUBJECTS and 21st CENTURY THEMES
CORE SUBJECTS and 21st CENTURY THEMES
Core Subjects English/Reading/Language Arts Mathematics Science World Languages Civics/Government Economics Art History/Geography
Core Subjects English/Reading/Language Arts Mathematics Science World Languages Civics/Government Economics Art History/Geography
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CORE SUBJECTS and 21st CENTURY THEMESCORE SUBJECTS and
21st CENTURY THEMES
Global Awareness
Financial, Economics, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy
Civic Literacy
Health Literacy
Global Awareness
Financial, Economics, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy
Civic Literacy
Health Literacy
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INFORMATION, MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
INFORMATION, MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Information Literacy
Media Literacy
ICT Literacy
Information Literacy
Media Literacy
ICT Literacy
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LEARNING & INNOVATION SKILLSLEARNING & INNOVATION SKILLS
Creativity and Innovation Skills
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
Communication and Collaboration Skills
Creativity and Innovation Skills
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
Communication and Collaboration Skills
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LIFE & CAREER SKILLSLIFE & CAREER SKILLS
Cross Cultural Skills
Productivity Friendly and Adaptable
Initiative and Self Direction
Teamwork
Social and Accountability
Leadership and Responsibility
Cross Cultural Skills
Productivity Friendly and Adaptable
Initiative and Self Direction
Teamwork
Social and Accountability
Leadership and Responsibility
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21st CENTURY SUPPORT SYSTEM21st CENTURY SUPPORT SYSTEM
21st Century Standards
Assessment of 21st Century Skills
21st Century Curriculum and Instruction
21st Century ProfessionalDevelopment
21st Century Learning Environments
21st Century Standards
Assessment of 21st Century Skills
21st Century Curriculum and Instruction
21st Century ProfessionalDevelopment
21st Century Learning Environments
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21st CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS21st CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS
Must be imbedded into K-12 education
Must be imbedded into core subjects
Must be imbedded into:
Standards
Teaching Strategies
Assessment
Must be imbedded into K-12 education
Must be imbedded into core subjects
Must be imbedded into:
Standards
Teaching Strategies
Assessment
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WHY ARE 21st CENTURY SKILLS IMPORTANT?
WHY ARE 21st CENTURY SKILLS IMPORTANT?
Demands of the workplace are changing
Magnitude of our competition is changing
Nature of student experience outside of school has changed
Need for effective 21st Century citizens
Demands of the workplace are changing
Magnitude of our competition is changing
Nature of student experience outside of school has changed
Need for effective 21st Century citizens
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For 5 minutes discuss what is happening or will be
happening in your school regarding all aspects of 21st
Century Learning Skills integration
For 5 minutes discuss what is happening or will be
happening in your school regarding all aspects of 21st
Century Learning Skills integration
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WHO WOULD YOU HIRE?WHO WOULD YOU HIRE?
Someone who could:· master a core
subject
Someone who could:· master a core
subject
Someone who could:· master a core subject AND· effectively communicate· effectively collaborate & work in
a team· be a self-directed learner· be creative· be information/media literate· be a critical thinker· be a problem solver· be accountable and adaptable· be socially responsible
Someone who could:· master a core subject AND· effectively communicate· effectively collaborate & work in
a team· be a self-directed learner· be creative· be information/media literate· be a critical thinker· be a problem solver· be accountable and adaptable· be socially responsible
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HELPFUL RESOURCESHELPFUL RESOURCES
Partnership for 21st Century Skills
http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/
NCREL enGauge
http://www.ncrel.org/engauge/
The Metiri Group - Cheryl Lempke
http://www.metiri.com
Partnership for 21st Century Skills
http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/
NCREL enGauge
http://www.ncrel.org/engauge/
The Metiri Group - Cheryl Lempke
http://www.metiri.com
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Eduscapes - Annette Lamb
http://www.eduscapes.com
Teacher Leaders Network (TLN)
http://www.teacherleaders.org/
David Warlick
http://landmark-project.com/index.php
Eduscapes - Annette Lamb
http://www.eduscapes.com
Teacher Leaders Network (TLN)
http://www.teacherleaders.org/
David Warlick
http://landmark-project.com/index.php
HELPFUL RESOURCES Continued
HELPFUL RESOURCES Continued
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21ST CENTURY PRESENTERSCONTACT INFORMATION
21ST CENTURY PRESENTERSCONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. John Kerr
719-337-8764 or [email protected]
Sandy Patton
719-499-9437 or [email protected]
Dr. John Kerr
719-337-8764 or [email protected]
Sandy Patton
719-499-9437 or [email protected]
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MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOLMITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL
Mitchell Millennium AcademyLarry Cutter, Principal
Mitchell Millennium AcademyLarry Cutter, Principal
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DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATIONDEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Enrollment 1,375
Racial/Ethnic Distribution American Indian 1.1%
Asian 3.8%
Black 17.1%
Hispanic 23.8%
White 54.2%
Enrollment 1,375
Racial/Ethnic Distribution American Indian 1.1%
Asian 3.8%
Black 17.1%
Hispanic 23.8%
White 54.2%
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Stability Rate 86.7%
Mobility Rate 34.8%
Attendance Rate 86.0%
Dropout Rate 6.6%
Grad/Comp Rate 64.6%
FRL 41.6%
Stability Rate 86.7%
Mobility Rate 34.8%
Attendance Rate 86.0%
Dropout Rate 6.6%
Grad/Comp Rate 64.6%
FRL 41.6%
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION Continued
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION Continued
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ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS 9th GRADE READING
ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS 9th GRADE READING
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ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS 9th GRADE WRITING
ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS 9th GRADE WRITING
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ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS 9th GRADE MATH
ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS 9th GRADE MATH
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FRESHMEN ACADEMY MODELFRESHMEN ACADEMY MODEL
21st Century Learning Skills Model
Interdisciplinary Professional Learning Community Model
Tier 1 Response to Intervention Strategy
Partnership with Library Technology Educators
4 Core Subjects
21st Century Learning Skills Model
Interdisciplinary Professional Learning Community Model
Tier 1 Response to Intervention Strategy
Partnership with Library Technology Educators
4 Core Subjects
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Aligned CQI Organizational Model
Integrated Instructional Design and Delivery
Looking at Student Work
Aligned Best Practices
Teacher Volunteers
Aligned CQI Organizational Model
Integrated Instructional Design and Delivery
Looking at Student Work
Aligned Best Practices
Teacher Volunteers
FRESHMEN ACADEMY MODEL Continued
FRESHMEN ACADEMY MODEL Continued
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ACADEMY COMPONENTSACADEMY COMPONENTS
21st Century Learning Skills
Integrated Literacy
Interdisciplinary Learning
Comprehensive Counseling Plan
Study Skills
Looking at Student Work
21st Century Learning Skills
Integrated Literacy
Interdisciplinary Learning
Comprehensive Counseling Plan
Study Skills
Looking at Student Work
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ACADEMY IMPLEMENTATION PLANACADEMY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
2 Year Implementation Timeline
First Year a Cohort of 100 Students
Formed Academy PLC including: Literacy Resource Teacher
Library Technology Educator and
Counselor
Formed Goals Team for Program Design and Evaluation
2 Year Implementation Timeline
First Year a Cohort of 100 Students
Formed Academy PLC including: Literacy Resource Teacher
Library Technology Educator and
Counselor
Formed Goals Team for Program Design and Evaluation
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
21st Century Learning Skills
Technology Integration
Literacy Strategies
Response to Intervention
Research-based Instructional Strategies
Looking at Student Work
21st Century Learning Skills
Technology Integration
Literacy Strategies
Response to Intervention
Research-based Instructional Strategies
Looking at Student Work
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MITCHELL MILLENNIUM ACADEMY
MITCHELL MILLENNIUM ACADEMY
SUCCESSES!!!!SUCCESSES!!!!SUCCESSES!!!!SUCCESSES!!!!
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OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOR
IMPROVEMENT!!!IMPROVEMENT!!!
OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOR
IMPROVEMENT!!!IMPROVEMENT!!!
MITCHELL MILLENNIUM ACADEMY
MITCHELL MILLENNIUM ACADEMY
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CHANGES for 2008-09 SCHOOL YEAR
CHANGES for 2008-09 SCHOOL YEAR
Reaffirmed 21st Century Focus
Added NorthCom as 21st Century Partner
Enhanced Information Literacy Component
Incorporated Digital Education
Changed Interdisciplinary Focus to Humanities (2 Core Subjects)
Added 4 Experienced Teachers
Continued Looking at Student Work
Reaffirmed 21st Century Focus
Added NorthCom as 21st Century Partner
Enhanced Information Literacy Component
Incorporated Digital Education
Changed Interdisciplinary Focus to Humanities (2 Core Subjects)
Added 4 Experienced Teachers
Continued Looking at Student Work
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MITCHELL MILLENNIUM ACADEMY CONTACT INFORMATION
MITCHELL MILLENNIUM ACADEMY CONTACT INFORMATION
Larry Cutter, Principal719-328-6610 or [email protected]
Paul Heesaker, Assistant Principal - Academy Principal - 719-328-6605 or [email protected]
Robin Knoepke, Academy Coordinator719-328-6600 or [email protected]
Larry Cutter, Principal719-328-6610 or [email protected]
Paul Heesaker, Assistant Principal - Academy Principal - 719-328-6605 or [email protected]
Robin Knoepke, Academy Coordinator719-328-6600 or [email protected]
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QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?
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Presentation Available at:
http://www.tecedge.net/
Presentation Available at:
http://www.tecedge.net/
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THANK YOU &THANK YOU &
GOOD LUCK in GOOD LUCK in the 21the 21stst Century! Century!
THANK YOU &THANK YOU &
GOOD LUCK in GOOD LUCK in the 21the 21stst Century! Century!