1. 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow 21 st Century Skills

2. Facilitators Joe Kmoch, JK Associates –Joe@JKmoch.comJoe@JKmoch.com Becky Privett, Director, Central Region –Rebecca@NAF.ORGRebecca@NAF.ORG Bernie Sheridan, Director, Internships –bsheridan@naf.orgbsheridan@naf.org 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow

3. Agenda Three NAF Pillars Incorporation of 21 st Century Skills Curriculum Fellows Break Out Sessions Group Session 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow

4. Three NAF Pillars Curriculum Advisory Boards Paid Internships 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow

5. Incorporation of 21 st Century Skills NAF Continues to Refine Curriculum Imperative “Soft Skills” or 21 st Century Skills are Incorporated into Curricula Specific NAF-generated List Used 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow

6. NAF Generated Career Skills Demonstrating teamwork and cooperation Demonstrating leadership and management skills Being open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives Adapting to varied roles and responsibilities Monitoring one's own understanding needed for success Utilizing time efficiently when managing highly complex tasks Working effectively in a climate of ambiguity and changing priorities Demonstrating diligence and a positive work ethic in a highly challenging situation 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow

7. NAF Generated Career Skills Using interpersonal skills to influence and guide others toward a goal Framing, analyzing, and solving difficult problems Defining and prioritizing tasks without direct oversight Completing tasks without direct oversight Setting and meeting goals for one's self and others Following instructions precisely Articulating disagreement in a courteous, constructive manner 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow

8. Incorporation of 21 st Century Skills Skills required for Internships, College, Work-force Piloting New Curriculum During 2009 – 2010 School Year 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow

9. Curriculum Fellows Partnership with NAF and The Pearson Foundation Provides NAF Teachers with Advance Access to new NAF Curriculum Teachers Pilot Curriculum and Provide Feedback to NAF Fellows Meet Twice Per Year Applications Submitted After Summer Institute Selection Made in August 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow

10. Curriculum Leaders Finance Fran Thew –Florida –Advanced Finance Beatriz Ramirez--Florida –Financial Planning Richard Molzer--Florida –Financial Services Denise Gregor—California –Business Ethics Kim Kromberg—Nebraska –Business Economics Alex Macsuga—Florida –Principles of Accounting 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow

11. Curriculum Leaders Hospitality and Tourism Melody Cockrel–Texas –Principles of Hospitality and Tourism Griselda Vile–New York –Geography and World Cultures Brenda Andre–Florida –Customer Service 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow

12. Curriculum Leaders Information Technology Lisa Wadzeck--Utah –Digital Video Production Judy Jackson—Texas –Computer Systems Donna Caplan—Florida –Computer Networking Marta Rodriquez—Florida –Web Design 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow

13. Break Out Sessions Organize by Theme (including Engineering) 4 – 5 People Per Team / one easel per team Develop Ways to Integrate 21 st Century Skills Into Curriculum (pick a course if possible) –Pick a small number of skills from the list of 15 –Sketch 2 or 3 activities that support these skills Identify Roadblocks to Implementation Develop Roadblock Remediation Plan Approximately 40 minutes 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow

14. Group Sessions Teams report out to group (20 minutes) –Identify skills supported by activity –Briefly outline activity –Identify possibly Roadblocks –Discuss Roadblock Remediation Plans 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow

15. Additional Resources Login to: www.nafconnect.orgwww.nafconnect.org Find this group: NAF Curriculum Fellows 08-09 Download: Rough Draft: Fellows-created Internship Preparation Extension Activities (New Orleans, 1/2009) 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow