EdLeader Denver, CO A Professional Learning Community of Leaders Promoting 21st century skills By special invitation only - Brown Deer is one of two school districts in Wisconsin engaged

Expected Meeting Outcomes  Face-to-face networking  Strengthen implementation capabilities of EdLeader 21 members  Advance the work and increase participation in projects  Excite EdLeader 21 schools and districts about 21 st century education initiatives  Help grow the EdLeader 21 PLC

The 4C’s Educational Outcomes

The Leader’s Guide to 21 st Century Education  7-Steps guide for schools and districts in the quest to prepare students for the challenges of the 21 st century.  Inspires the leading teaching and learning of Critical thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity  Focuses on presenting an implementation-oriented resources for education leaders at all stages of implementation.

7 Steps for Education Leaders Last April 2011

21 st Century Skills Needs of 21 st Century Learner Needs for Staff to support 21 st Century Learner Needs for Parents to better support 21 st Century Learner Community Expectations for 21 st century graduate Individualized learning plans Professional development Involved parents in transformation process Motivated work ethic Hands-on project based learning Clear vision and outcomes Enhanced communication and tools Flexible and Adaptable Understand their strengths -where they want to go Assign teachers based upon their strengths Engagement Roles of parent/student Collaboration Correlation between school and career Flexible and Adaptable School induction process Sense of Purpose – goal oriented Motivated work ethic Expert teachers with tools to help students reach goals Feedback neededCreativity Priorities

7 Steps for Education Leaders Transformation Meetings Start October 6pm - MS

Conference Presentations  Ignite Presentations - 15 – 5 minute presentations - 20 slides – 15 seconds each  Seated with similar size districts and role-alikes  Breakouts according to 7 Steps, College and Career, Assessment, District projects, and International Benchmarking  Meeting of the PLC – entire group!

The Four C’s – Making 21 st Century Education Happen This video showcases how the 4C's are being implemented in three parts of the country.

Take Aways PISA – Asia Society – Global Competencies Twitter Poll Everywhere.Com Teacher Effectiveness & Reflection – Arizona K-12 Center Pay for Performance Metrics Web Design and Communication Strategies Common Core Youth Leadership The Other C’s 4C’s Assessments 1:1 Initiatives – Ipads, chrome, and netbooks PBL – project based learning Higher Education Partnerships

Tollgate Elementary Expeditionary Learning Grades K-5 Aurora, Colorado School Hours: 7:40 AM - 2:35 PM Breakfast: 7:10-7:35am OUR VISION Graduate every student with the choice to attend college without remediation OUR MISSION Teach every student the knowledge, skills and values necessary to enter college or a career and become a contributing member of society who flourishes in a diverse, dynamic world

Tollgate Elementary Expeditionary Learning Tollgate 701 S. Kalispell Way Laurie Godwin, Principal  700 students, Grades K5-5 th, 68 staff  Title I School, ELL School  1% Nat. Am., 2.0% Asian, 21% Black, 58% Hispanic, 13% White, 1% Nat. Hawaiian  79.3% Free & Reduced Lunch  46.9% Limited English Proficient  1.4% Gifted & Talented  9.1% Special Education

Tollgate Elementary Expeditionary Learning – where learning becomes an adventure  Reading, writing and math skills will be strengthened and deepened through real world learning and field experiences.  Students will be taking a more active role in setting learning and achievement goals.  Teachers will place a greater focus on student reflection and revision  Students will form a deeper connection to the school community and to the world around them.  Students will showcase their work through public presentations and performances.

Tollgate Elementary Expeditionary Learning Tollgate Habits of a Crew Member Perseverance o I can identify roadblocks to learning. o I can plan steps to work through the challenges. o I can set challenging goals for myself. o I can make choices that help me reach my goals. Inquiry o I can ask questions to push my learning and the learning of my crew. o I can use different resources and tools to find the answers to my questions. o I can connect my learning to the outside world. Responsibility o I can collaborate to achieve group goals and consider others’ perspectives. o I can contribute to crew conversations. o I can keep learning as my focus. o I can ask for help and support when I need it. Craftsmanship o I can create high quality work. o I can revise to improve my work. o I can honestly reflect on my progress. o I can explain why I am proud of my work. Respect o I can use kind and compassionate actions and words to care for others and myself. o I can listen with an open mind. o I can encourage others’ growth. o I can respect the diversity of our Crew.

Tollgate Elementary  Expeditionary Learning  Slide Show

PLC Work Continues  Webinars – College and Career Readiness – Oct. 30 th  Support for 5 th grade team  Assessments and Rubrics  Policies that reflect 21 st century skills  On-going conversations and use of resources via web site  Transformation ideas– What reinventing our schools will look like…