SRSN organizes Innovation Zones to support the work of moving to a competency-based learning (CBL) system. The Innovation Zones provide a space where public school educators, partners and stakeholders engage in high quality professional learning. That learning is used locally to support school improvement efforts, and statewide to inform system design. When possible we provide an archive of these sessions available to the public.
Explore Deeper Learning Pathways
Are you looking to take your Personalized Competency-based learning (PCBL) knowledge to the next level? Five deeper learning pathways are outlined on this page:
Foundational Learning
Real-World Learning
Curriculum and Instruction
Assessment
Leadership
Explore the 5 pathways and personalize your learning by identifying the topics that best meet your needs. For each topic, multiple sessions will be offered. When registering, you may select which sessions to join.
All sessions are at no cost to the districts or participants. Funding is provided by the Competency-Based Learning Grant awarded by DESE in November 2023.
This is optional learning for SRSN members and any interested educator. Personalized competency-based learning (PCBL) leadership teams, teachers, principals, coaches, and leaders are encouraged to explore these pathways.
Most of the sessions are virtual. Only the Foundational Pathway includes seated sessions. For the virtual sessions, participants have the option to register and attend in real-time, or watch the recording after the event.
PCBL Classroom Supports
The SRSN is thrilled to offer personalized competency-based professional learning opportunities created with YOU in mind—teachers, instructional coaches, and curriculum leaders. This dedicated space is more than just a learning platform; it’s a community where you can deepen your understanding of personalized competency-based learning (PCBL) and collaborate with like-minded educators.
Together, we’ll explore strategies to create meaningful, engaging PCBL experiences for every student. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the concept, these offerings will equip you with the tools and confidence to design and implement innovative learning opportunities. Let’s reimagine education and empower every learner—starting with you!
PCBL Master Teacher Cadre
The Personalized Competency-Based Learning (PCBL) Master Teacher Cadre (MTC) is a prestigious, professional development program designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills to master personalized competency-based learning (PCBL) through a dynamic blend of in-person and virtual experiences. The SRSN will engage teachers, college preservice professors and RPDC consultants in this work each year. Participants are chosen through an application process.
PCBL On-Demand Series
Get ready for a professional development experience like no other! These on-demand, virtual sessions are designed with busy educators in mind, offering flexibility to complete them individually or with colleagues—anytime, anywhere. Whether you're refreshing your knowledge or diving into personalized competency-based learning (PCBL) for the first time, you’ll explore exciting, practical strategies to enhance your teaching.
Designing Client Connected Projects
Are you ready to engage in innovative teaching and bring real-world impact into your classroom? Join us to explore the groundbreaking Client-Connected Projects strategy, an approach that integrates authentic, business- and industry-connected learning into any classroom setting. Led by two experienced educators and practitioners this session will guide you step-by-step through the process of incorporating client-connected projects into your courses.
Access the Archive
These recordings of virtual sessions are available to the public.
Monthly PL Sessions for All Zones
All three of the SRSN Innovation Zones come together the second Wednesday of each month to engage in using a personalized competency-based mindset to support learning design. A key feature of these sessions centers around assessment for learning and reimagining a state-wide assessment/accountability system. Participants engage with national and state experts, and share insights about their own practices.
Many of the videos and resources provided are excellent tools for building and district leaders striving to create quality professional learning experiences.
Learn with Bill Daggett
Dr. Bill Daggett leads 3 sessions:
Creating a Culture to Restore Balance to Our Schools While Preparing Students for Their Future
The Why, What & How for Transformational Redesign of Instruction and Assessment in the Nation’s Most Rapidly Improving Districts
Preparing ALL Students to Be Career and Life Ready
SDZ Showcase
Our Innovation Zone participants have been working hard. To celebrate this, we hosted a showcase of the work and progress each district has made during the 2023-24 school year. Access a sampling of some of the presentations in which participants highlight these 3 areas:
What has been learned since engaging in the SRSN opportunities?
What has been implemented or attempted based on the learning opportunities?
What are “next step” plans based on learning and initial implementation?