Professional Learning Lesson 1

Session 1: Understanding Personalized Competency-Based Learning

September 13, 2023

Session 1

Concepts for this All Zones Session

Using the Missouri Framework and a CBL/RWL mind-set, participants will:

  1. Gain an understanding of the State Board Approved MSIP Waiver

  2. Consider how to bring a learner-centered educational system to life

1.1: Overview of the Demonstration Project Waiver Approved by the State Board of Education

Mike Fulton and Jeremy Tucker provided an overview of the MSIP 6 waiver approved by the State Board of Education. Twenty school districts collaboratively developed the seven recommendations which will guide the future SRSN work. The overview helps viewers better understand how these districts are reimagining the Missouri accountability system for Missouri.

🗃️ Resources for Section 1.1

1.2: Bringing Learner-Centered Systems to Life

This session was presented by personalized learning expert Dr. Theresa Ewald from the Institute for Personalized Learning (I4PL). Her previous work as Assistant Superintendent with Kettle Moraine School District, one of the more mature personalized CBL systems in the country, stretched participants to rethink the current educational system as we consider preparing students to be college, career and life ready.

🗃️ Resources for Section 1.2

Resources from other Professional Learning Sessions

Check out our Professional Learning web page for free recordings and content from all of the previous learning sessions. These resources are a great place to stay apprised of the work from the System Design Zone Demonstration Project Waiver. Additionally, these learning sessions can be used by district leaders as professional learning opportunities for building capacity within your districts.