We envision education ecosystems where all learners know who they are, thrive in community and actively engage in the world as their best selves.
“Learner-Centered Collaborative has created a learning environment for site leaders and their teams to plan with intent, focus keenly on how improvement efforts align and support instructional areas of focus, and find common points of interest with other sites to ensure quality collaboration.”
“Having a clear and aligned Framework for the Future has been so positive for our district—and the true payoff is walking through classes and seeing our learning model in action with students and teachers as we reimagine learning.”
“I used to think I had to design all of the instruction, but if it’s learner centered, there’s no reason why students cannot be part of that process as well.”
“Learner-Centered Collaborative has been instrumental in the transformative journey that we are on in Santa Ana Unified School District….We’ve taken a multi-pronged approach to the work, with Learner-Centered Collaborative serving as thought partners for district leadership, supporting and facilitating principals meetings as well as instructional learning walks at school sites across the district.”
“Materials provided were very engaging and relevant, and there were plenty of opportunities given to engage in meaningful ways, both alone and in small groups, to brainstorm and explore how they can be used in our own classroom environments.”
“I am really enjoying our sessions! You do a nice job of breaking things up so it moves quickly enough to keep everyone’s attention. You seem to be genuinely excited about the work, which is infectious.”
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"Content knowledge is important. There is no doubt about that. But if your goal is to become something other than a college professor, you want to learn to do things with your content knowledge. To do things, you don’t just need to know ‘the what’ (content) but also ‘the how’, or, in other words, application processes."
As part of @getting_smart`s H3 Learning series, Sujata Bhatt shares how focusing on processes such as design thinking, engineering design, and the scientific method equips students with practical skills to thrive in real-world scenarios. And, that traditional subjects are important, but integrating them with real-world applications through project-based and competency-based models enhances student engagement and long-term success.
Dive in to see learn more about designing learning environments that are agile and ready for an ever-evolving future.
"Content knowledge is important. There is no doubt about that. But if your goal is to become something other than a college professor, you want to learn to do things with your content knowledge. To do things, you don’t just need to know ‘the what’ (content) but also ‘the how’, or, in other words, application processes."
As part of @getting_smart`s H3 Learning series, Sujata Bhatt shares how focusing on processes such as design thinking, engineering design, and the scientific method equips students with practical skills to thrive in real-world scenarios. And, that traditional subjects are important, but integrating them with real-world applications through project-based and competency-based models enhances student engagement and long-term success.
Dive in to see learn more about designing learning environments that are agile and ready for an ever-evolving future.
Dr. Jennifer Karnopp and Dr. Peter Bjorklund Jr. share a research-backed perspective on the power of cultivating educator belonging and how school and district leaders can do it with their teams.
Read the full article here on our blog!
Dr. Jennifer Karnopp and Dr. Peter Bjorklund Jr. share a research-backed perspective on the power of cultivating educator belonging and how school and district leaders can do it with their teams.
Read the full article here on our blog!
Carissa Rickard is a student representative on cssd11`s District Accountability Committee, and has an important message for all of us who are committed to cultivating learner-centered ecosystems:
"To all the educators reading this: I encourage you to actively seek out and genuinely listen to what your students have to say. Our unique perspectives offer valuable insights that can amplify the learning experience for everyone. When we are involved in the decisions being made about our education, you are not just improving the system—you are empowering us to take agency for our learning and become more engaged. Through working together, we can create a more inclusive, effective, and supportive academic environment."
Carissa Rickard is a student representative on cssd11`s District Accountability Committee, and has an important message for all of us who are committed to cultivating learner-centered ecosystems:
"To all the educators reading this: I encourage you to actively seek out and genuinely listen to what your students have to say. Our unique perspectives offer valuable insights that can amplify the learning experience for everyone. When we are involved in the decisions being made about our education, you are not just improving the system—you are empowering us to take agency for our learning and become more engaged. Through working together, we can create a more inclusive, effective, and supportive academic environment."
It was a scary good week with our learner-centered partners. Here are the highlights from the final week of October 👻
Leadership from cssd11 engaged in a design sprint and relational-trust activity as they build skill in human-centered design through the D11 Design Lab.
Also at D11, as part of an empathy-based listening session, parents and school leaders gathered at West PreK-8 to highlight current strengths, share their visions for their learners, and explore what`s possible for the larger learning community in the year ahead.
During our Discovery Visit at @adelantoesd, we visited multiple classrooms across the district and highlighted Bright Spots that will spark learner-centered change moving forward.
A Bonsall Unified School District Design Team of 30+ students, teachers, school leaders, classified staff, and Executive Cabinet came together to design toward the aspirations found in BUSD`s Framework for the Future, specifically to launch a districtwide implementation of the BUSD Learner Profile.
@wiseburnusd kicked off their entire TK-8 staff professional learning by diving into an exploration of Competency-Based Assessments, Reporting and Pedagogical Strategies. It was an exciting start to a new journey towards a more equitable learner-centered assessment paradigm.
Onward!
It was a scary good week with our learner-centered partners. Here are the highlights from the final week of October 👻
Leadership from cssd11 engaged in a design sprint and relational-trust activity as they build skill in human-centered design through the D11 Design Lab.
Also at D11, as part of an empathy-based listening session, parents and school leaders gathered at West PreK-8 to highlight current strengths, share their visions for their learners, and explore what`s possible for the larger learning community in the year ahead.
During our Discovery Visit at @adelantoesd, we visited multiple classrooms across the district and highlighted Bright Spots that will spark learner-centered change moving forward.
A Bonsall Unified School District Design Team of 30+ students, teachers, school leaders, classified staff, and Executive Cabinet came together to design toward the aspirations found in BUSD`s Framework for the Future, specifically to launch a districtwide implementation of the BUSD Learner Profile.
@wiseburnusd kicked off their entire TK-8 staff professional learning by diving into an exploration of Competency-Based Assessments, Reporting and Pedagogical Strategies. It was an exciting start to a new journey towards a more equitable learner-centered assessment paradigm.
Onward!
Learner-Centered Collaborative is heading to New Orleans for the 2024 Aurora Institute Symposium!
We can`t wait to kick things off tomorrow with our Pre-Conference Workshop where educators will be diving into all things Competency-Based Assessment, Grading, and Reporting.
During the main conference experience, we will be taking part in various panel discussions around making the shift to competency-based assessment, how such a shift advances equity in our learning communities, and how it enables us to scale employability skills within each and every learner.
We can`t wait to take part in these sessions and explore what the rest of the conference has to offer!
If you`re heading to New Orleans, we hope to see you there! #Aurora24
Learner-Centered Collaborative is heading to New Orleans for the 2024 Aurora Institute Symposium!
We can`t wait to kick things off tomorrow with our Pre-Conference Workshop where educators will be diving into all things Competency-Based Assessment, Grading, and Reporting.
During the main conference experience, we will be taking part in various panel discussions around making the shift to competency-based assessment, how such a shift advances equity in our learning communities, and how it enables us to scale employability skills within each and every learner.
We can`t wait to take part in these sessions and explore what the rest of the conference has to offer!
If you`re heading to New Orleans, we hope to see you there! #Aurora24
It’s powerful to walk into a learner-centered space and feel the energy coming from young people and adults alike. But, we can’t solely rely on how something feels to know if what we’re up to is going to produce the outcomes our communities are hoping for.
In this week’s Bright Spots, @katiemartinedu shares how we can move beyond “feeling” like something is working to actually knowing and being able to solidify these great practices throughout a district.
It’s powerful to walk into a learner-centered space and feel the energy coming from young people and adults alike. But, we can’t solely rely on how something feels to know if what we’re up to is going to produce the outcomes our communities are hoping for.
In this week’s Bright Spots, @katiemartinedu shares how we can move beyond “feeling” like something is working to actually knowing and being able to solidify these great practices throughout a district.
@innovativeschooloftbs`s journey from a single Reggio-inspired preschool class in 2006 to a thriving K-5 program exemplifies the power of small systems to drive big changes in education.
Their story is one of growth, challenges, and triumphs as they’ve expanded their learner-centered vision, partnered with Learner-Centered Collaborative, and worked to create an educational environment that puts learners at the center.
Their story – from expanding their vision to codifying their educational approach – provides insights into the potential for small systems to shape the future of learning.
Learn more about their transformation on our blog!
@innovativeschooloftbs`s journey from a single Reggio-inspired preschool class in 2006 to a thriving K-5 program exemplifies the power of small systems to drive big changes in education.
Their story is one of growth, challenges, and triumphs as they’ve expanded their learner-centered vision, partnered with Learner-Centered Collaborative, and worked to create an educational environment that puts learners at the center.
Their story – from expanding their vision to codifying their educational approach – provides insights into the potential for small systems to shape the future of learning.
Learn more about their transformation on our blog!
@jillmsiler joins @katiemartinedu on the latest episode of The Learner-Centered Collaborative Podcast.
Throughout her journey from classroom teacher to superintendent to now working @tasanet, Jill has always focused on designing for belonging and impact so every learner can thrive.
Listen to the full episode wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts ☺️
@jillmsiler joins @katiemartinedu on the latest episode of The Learner-Centered Collaborative Podcast.
Throughout her journey from classroom teacher to superintendent to now working @tasanet, Jill has always focused on designing for belonging and impact so every learner can thrive.
Listen to the full episode wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts ☺️
It`s easy to get too focused on what classroom teachers need to shift in their practices to center learners by design.
The reality is we ALL need to reimagine the roles we play in education if we want to cultivate learner-centered environments.
In what ways do you see your role shifting?
It`s easy to get too focused on what classroom teachers need to shift in their practices to center learners by design.
The reality is we ALL need to reimagine the roles we play in education if we want to cultivate learner-centered environments.
In what ways do you see your role shifting?
"You have to be honest with people that this is going to be exceptionally hard work AND it will be the most fulfilling work you will ever do in your life..."
"You have to be honest with people that this is going to be exceptionally hard work AND it will be the most fulfilling work you will ever do in your life..."
"Many people are skeptical about what can come of one seed – of one single school – a committed community. I believe our story can shed light on this."
As part of @getting_smart`s H3 Learning series, Kara Bobroff shares the story of the Native American Community Academy (NACA) and the NACA-Inspired Schools Network (NISN).
At every turn, this piece will inspire you to imagine and invite you to commit to transformative ways of learning that might feel brand new today but often have ancient roots.
"Many people are skeptical about what can come of one seed – of one single school – a committed community. I believe our story can shed light on this."
As part of @getting_smart`s H3 Learning series, Kara Bobroff shares the story of the Native American Community Academy (NACA) and the NACA-Inspired Schools Network (NISN).
At every turn, this piece will inspire you to imagine and invite you to commit to transformative ways of learning that might feel brand new today but often have ancient roots.
This is one to bookmark. With four to five strategies provided for each of the six pillars, make sure you keep this link handy when you`re looking to cultivate community in your learning environment: http://bit.ly/SLOWFAST
This is one to bookmark. With four to five strategies provided for each of the six pillars, make sure you keep this link handy when you`re looking to cultivate community in your learning environment: http://bit.ly/SLOWFAST
We`re breaking character limits this week as our team was all over the map leading amazing learner-centered work with schools, districts, and research groups. Check out this week`s highlights!
We kicked off our 24-25 series of Learning Walks in @santaanausd. These walks involved families going into classrooms for the first time to observe teaching and learning with staff, teachers, and administrators. It was a great collaboration between schools sites, family members, and the Family and Community Engagement team (FACE) as they celebrated with wows and wonders! Also at Santa Ana, Assistant Principals met to build their capacity to effectively coach their teams to bring the Framework for the Future to life.
We facilitated a session with the North County Superintendent Network. Vista Magnet Middle School played host with the day`s session including a Learning Walk, insights from Michael Fullan, and opportunities for Superintendents to connect and reflect.
@eusd_learns` second School Redesign Cohort design teams convened to kick off their journey! They started by analyzing the voices of students, parents/caregivers, teachers and leaders in their community, and worked to understand hopes and needs. They then looked for inspiration from schools all over the country using LCC’s School Redesign Playbook. A few days later, the first School Redesign Cohort Lesson Design Teams met virtually to share their learning from LCC`s "Design Real World Learning Experiences" course. Teams got inspiration from others and reflected on their takeaways.
We had a great kick off for the second year of our UCSD Research Partnership (now called SoCal Link) with participation from @sandiegocoe, @powayunified, @encinitasusd, @vistaunified, Bonsall Unified School District, Del Mar Union School District, @officialhightechhigh, @guajomeparkacademy, and @e3civichigh.
@alamogordopublicschools launched the design of their Framework for the Future with a Discovery Day of focus groups with students, teachers, and leaders and classroom visits. On day two, we convened 40+ students, teachers, leaders, parents, and community members to imagine what`s possible in their schools.
We`re breaking character limits this week as our team was all over the map leading amazing learner-centered work with schools, districts, and research groups. Check out this week`s highlights!
We kicked off our 24-25 series of Learning Walks in @santaanausd. These walks involved families going into classrooms for the first time to observe teaching and learning with staff, teachers, and administrators. It was a great collaboration between schools sites, family members, and the Family and Community Engagement team (FACE) as they celebrated with wows and wonders! Also at Santa Ana, Assistant Principals met to build their capacity to effectively coach their teams to bring the Framework for the Future to life.
We facilitated a session with the North County Superintendent Network. Vista Magnet Middle School played host with the day`s session including a Learning Walk, insights from Michael Fullan, and opportunities for Superintendents to connect and reflect.
@eusd_learns` second School Redesign Cohort design teams convened to kick off their journey! They started by analyzing the voices of students, parents/caregivers, teachers and leaders in their community, and worked to understand hopes and needs. They then looked for inspiration from schools all over the country using LCC’s School Redesign Playbook. A few days later, the first School Redesign Cohort Lesson Design Teams met virtually to share their learning from LCC`s "Design Real World Learning Experiences" course. Teams got inspiration from others and reflected on their takeaways.
We had a great kick off for the second year of our UCSD Research Partnership (now called SoCal Link) with participation from @sandiegocoe, @powayunified, @encinitasusd, @vistaunified, Bonsall Unified School District, Del Mar Union School District, @officialhightechhigh, @guajomeparkacademy, and @e3civichigh.
@alamogordopublicschools launched the design of their Framework for the Future with a Discovery Day of focus groups with students, teachers, and leaders and classroom visits. On day two, we convened 40+ students, teachers, leaders, parents, and community members to imagine what`s possible in their schools.
This was a special episode with Sandy Cima, LCC team member and parent of two, reflecting on the vital role of parental trust and communication with educators. Give this episode a listen!
This was a special episode with Sandy Cima, LCC team member and parent of two, reflecting on the vital role of parental trust and communication with educators. Give this episode a listen!
Are you familiar with the “disillusionment phase” of teaching? In this week’s Bright Spots, @katiemartinedu shares why it’s not just a first-year teacher phenomenon and shares a powerful antidote to keep it at bay.
🔗tinyurl.com/BRIGHT171
Are you familiar with the “disillusionment phase” of teaching? In this week’s Bright Spots, @katiemartinedu shares why it’s not just a first-year teacher phenomenon and shares a powerful antidote to keep it at bay.
🔗tinyurl.com/BRIGHT171
Carissa Rickard serves as the student representative on the District Accountability Committee (DAC) for Colorado Springs School District 11 (cssd11).
As a student representative, Carissa`s role is to provide a crucial perspective on how district policies and decisions affect students directly.
Take, for example, a conversation about new data gathered around the district`s adaptive tests. Everyone seemed aligned that the district was seeing year-over-year growth, and that was a win.
Carissa, reflecting on their younger brother`s experience, brought in an illuminating perspective on why the data wasn`t representing the full story.
Discover what was missing in the data and how Carissa found the confidence to bring this perspective to a room full of adults with our latest blog post!
Carissa Rickard serves as the student representative on the District Accountability Committee (DAC) for Colorado Springs School District 11 (cssd11).
As a student representative, Carissa`s role is to provide a crucial perspective on how district policies and decisions affect students directly.
Take, for example, a conversation about new data gathered around the district`s adaptive tests. Everyone seemed aligned that the district was seeing year-over-year growth, and that was a win.
Carissa, reflecting on their younger brother`s experience, brought in an illuminating perspective on why the data wasn`t representing the full story.
Discover what was missing in the data and how Carissa found the confidence to bring this perspective to a room full of adults with our latest blog post!
