Professional Learning Lesson 1

Session 5: Applying The Competency-Based Learning Mindset To Real Practice

January 8, 2025

Session 5

Concepts for this All Zones Session

  • Update on Professional Learning for All Educators

  • Update from the Demonstration Project

  • Examine the work of the Aurora Institute and Connections to the Success-Ready Student Network

5.1: SRSN Professional Learning Opportunities

The SRSN offers many free professional learning opportunities for educators. Listen to this short video to hear about all the many virtual and/or face-to-face experiences.

5.2 Demonstration Project Update

Dr. Mike Fulton provides an overview of the current collaborative work with DESE around the Demonstration Project connected to the creating a new state assessment.

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5.3 Competency-Based Learning: Mastery Versus Seat Time

Laurie Gagnon with Aurora Institute shared an in-depth presentation around the concept of mastery of competency. She shared examples of how this approach to learning looks at a district and classroom level. She also provided suggestions for transitioning classroom practice from a traditional to a mastery approach. Excellent resources were shared at the end of the presentation.

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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.