Professional Learning Lesson 1

Session 3: System Design Zone Districts Personalized Competency-Based Learning Models of Success

Nov 8, 2023

Session 3

Concepts for this All Zones Session

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

  1. Understand the concept of “growth to readiness” (mastery).

  2. Apply the 8 elements of personalized CBL.

  3. Understand there are various district strategic approaches to engaging in personalized CBL.

3.1: SRSN and Demonstration Project Update

Dr. Pam Hedgpeth shared with the SRSN some key celebrations and reminded the group how they can stay informed about the work.

Dr. Mike Fulton provides an overview of the current design work System Design Zone Districts are engaging in around key metrics being proposed for the alternative APR.

🗃️ Resources for Section 3.1

3.2: What is “Growth to Readiness?”

Dr. Mike Fulton provided background information and vocabulary for participants to consider as they reflect on the metric concept of Growth-to- Readiness related to student assessment data. The video captures the overview and follow-up discussion by SRSN participants around this important concept.

🗃️ Resources for Section 3.2

3.3: SDZ District's Strategies and Levers for Implementing Personalized Competency-Based Learning

Three districts shared their practices and strategies for creating culture structures, policy and practices which support the personalized competency-based learning mindset. Hear experts from these three districts: Lee’s Summit, Ozark and Ritenour.

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.