Goal-Setting and Reflection Template

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Goal-setting and reflecting is a part of a learner-centered practice and it can and should take place with our youngest of learners all the way through to our most senior administrators. This tool is intended to support educators and leaders to set meaningful and relevant goals that will support a growth mindset and continuous improvement.

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Big Moves

Student-Led Advisory Councils or Boards

Asking students their opinions about decisions that affect them in their school community is a great place to start listening to learners. However, taking it a step further puts students at the decision-making table. Inviting students to participate in school or district-wide decisions by being on the board, a part of a student government…

Podcasts

Episode 34: Families and Caregivers Empowering Teachers with Sandy Cima

By loading this video, you agree to the privacy policy of Youtube.Always load Youtube videos on this site.Load VideoListen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsWatch on YouTubeEpisode Summary: In this episode, Sandy Cima, Director of People and Business Operations at Learner-Centered Collaborative, offers her unique perspective as both a parent and a professional. Sandy discusses…

Blog

See Me, Know Me, Grow Me: Personalizing Learning for Learner Agency and Success

Education is in a constant state of evolution, striving to meet the diverse needs of students in an ever-changing world. However, between 25% and 54% of students feel disengaged in school, with less than half feeling positively challenged or aligned with their strengths (Hrynowski, 2024). These statistics highlight the urgency of adopting a more…

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Scaling Learner-Centered Innovation: It Takes a Community (of Practice)

The benefits of a Community of Practice last well past the collaborative time together. LeShae Daniel makes the case for why you should say “Yes!” to interactive, collaborative learning with colleagues.

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Tools

Community Asset Map Tool

The Community Asset Map is a tool that helps educators identify and leverage local resources, skills, and networks to enhance their teaching practice. By mapping out community assets – from businesses to cultural organizations – educators can create more meaningful learning experiences that connect classroom content with the real-world. Through a step-by-step process, this…

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Building Community Partnerships: A Strategy for Sustaining Learner-Centered Education

Written by Danielle Delrosario Danielle DelRosario is a Community Schools/MTSS Specialist in Escondido Union School District and member of our inaugural LC Innovator cohort, where learner-centered educators come together to share bright spots and ideas around innovative practices The current research on community partnerships in education indicates tremendous benefits for students, namely: enhanced…

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A Spotlight on the First UCSD + LCC Research Convening of the 24-25 School Year

In July of 2023, the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and the Learner-Centered Collaborative (LCC) announced a groundbreaking partnership to unite researchers, practitioners from LCC, and regional districts in advancing learner-centered practices. A group of Southern California districts kicked off this school year with the new name SoCal Link. In the spirit of sharing and…