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shared by Meghan Cureton on 09 Mar 19 - No Cached

When it comes to competency-based learning (CBL), we must tend to our school cultures as deeply and thoughtfully as we tend to our classrooms.
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Adopting CBL means more than a shift in pedagogy; it means committing to a mindset and system that prioritize learning over time, skills over content, and relevant, holistic assessment over high-stakes testing.
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To build this culture, they focus on three essential elements.
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1. Learning is a Positive, Inclusive Experience
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Students set and pursue individualized learning goals and have in-person and online academic support options.
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Reassessment is an academic norm.
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Students pursue their passions.
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Conflict resolution is built on restorative justice, not traditional disciplinary techniques.
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2. Students Lead Learning
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A common thread: Culture and program should be deeply connected, specifically in how communities support student agency.
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Every student and adult in the community creates, pursues, and updates a Learning Plan; every student has an advisor; and public exhibitions of learning that involve school and community members are the standard summative assessments.
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3. Professional Culture is the Foundation of School Culture
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