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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"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!
To foster sustainable, learner-centered change, educators and leaders need more than just isolated professional development events—they need collaborative, continuous support systems.
This is where Communities of Practice (CoPs) come into play, offering a dynamic solution for implementing and scaling learner-centered models at the classroom, grade-level, school, and district levels.
Head over to our blog and check out "Scaling Learner-Centered Innovation: It Takes a Community (of Practice)" to learn more about the power of CoPs ☺️
To foster sustainable, learner-centered change, educators and leaders need more than just isolated professional development events—they need collaborative, continuous support systems.
This is where Communities of Practice (CoPs) come into play, offering a dynamic solution for implementing and scaling learner-centered models at the classroom, grade-level, school, and district levels.
Head over to our blog and check out "Scaling Learner-Centered Innovation: It Takes a Community (of Practice)" to learn more about the power of CoPs ☺️
A Scorecard is a succinct, one-page representation that tracks your school or district progress in the areas identified to be most important.
Using traditional data and metrics—a single standardized test score for example—won’t tell the whole story and effectively demonstrate all the strengths and opportunities within a learner-centered system.
A Scorecard allows for a variety of metrics and evidence that have multiple dimensions to be tracked and shared, all in service of a school or district’s learner-centered vision.
There are four steps to designing a Scorecard within your system. Each involve answering a key question:
👩👧👦 Measure what matters - What key outcomes define “success” in your learner-centered ecosystem? What is the goal of each of those desired outcomes?
🧩 Align success metrics - How will we know we’re making progress toward our outcomes this year?
💫 Identify data sources - What data do we already have and how might we gather additional data to reflect on our success metrics?
📊 Plan for data collection, analysis, and communication - When and how will we use the Scorecard throughout the year?
To learn more about Scorecards, how to design them, and the impact they can have on your learner-centered journey, download our Learner-Centered Scorecard Guide on our website.
A Scorecard is a succinct, one-page representation that tracks your school or district progress in the areas identified to be most important.
Using traditional data and metrics—a single standardized test score for example—won’t tell the whole story and effectively demonstrate all the strengths and opportunities within a learner-centered system.
A Scorecard allows for a variety of metrics and evidence that have multiple dimensions to be tracked and shared, all in service of a school or district’s learner-centered vision.
There are four steps to designing a Scorecard within your system. Each involve answering a key question:
👩👧👦 Measure what matters - What key outcomes define “success” in your learner-centered ecosystem? What is the goal of each of those desired outcomes?
🧩 Align success metrics - How will we know we’re making progress toward our outcomes this year?
💫 Identify data sources - What data do we already have and how might we gather additional data to reflect on our success metrics?
📊 Plan for data collection, analysis, and communication - When and how will we use the Scorecard throughout the year?
To learn more about Scorecards, how to design them, and the impact they can have on your learner-centered journey, download our Learner-Centered Scorecard Guide on our website.
As traditional schools face declining enrollment and closures, there`s a growing need for innovative, future-ready models.
This article from @tomvanderark kicks off the Horizon Three Learning series being produced by @Getting_Smart.
Tom highlights the importance of creating next-generation "Horizon 3" schools that foster deeper learning, student agency, and community-connected experiences. These schools empower students with purpose, identity, and real-world skills.
Despite the challenges in scaling such models, Tom argues new school development and learner experience networks are essential to meet the demands of today`s learners and the future of education.
🔗 Learn more about Horizon Three Learning and read Tom`s article here: https://www.gettingsmart.com/series/h3-learning/
As traditional schools face declining enrollment and closures, there`s a growing need for innovative, future-ready models.
This article from @tomvanderark kicks off the Horizon Three Learning series being produced by @Getting_Smart.
Tom highlights the importance of creating next-generation "Horizon 3" schools that foster deeper learning, student agency, and community-connected experiences. These schools empower students with purpose, identity, and real-world skills.
Despite the challenges in scaling such models, Tom argues new school development and learner experience networks are essential to meet the demands of today`s learners and the future of education.
🔗 Learn more about Horizon Three Learning and read Tom`s article here: https://www.gettingsmart.com/series/h3-learning/
To cultivate a culture of agency for our learners, we must move away from a culture of compliance for adults.
One of the most important mindsets for systems change is understanding that the individual is the unit of change–not the school, not the district. Systems don’t change; they are constructs, not living breathing things.
People change systems. Each person needs to feel something different to act differently– this is our work as leaders.
For adults, fostering agency through trust might involve giving a team of educators the opportunity to design a unit promoting learner autonomy (similar to the science experiment above). Provide them with the time, space, and resources needed to do the work.
Then, affirm their efforts and say “Yes!” to what they come up with, even if it’s a baby step. As long as there is a clear “why”–a clear learner-centered mindset that they are embodying when implementing this new practice.
Read more from Meg Parry on our blog: Why Mindset Matters in Cultivating Learner-Centered Change
To cultivate a culture of agency for our learners, we must move away from a culture of compliance for adults.
One of the most important mindsets for systems change is understanding that the individual is the unit of change–not the school, not the district. Systems don’t change; they are constructs, not living breathing things.
People change systems. Each person needs to feel something different to act differently– this is our work as leaders.
For adults, fostering agency through trust might involve giving a team of educators the opportunity to design a unit promoting learner autonomy (similar to the science experiment above). Provide them with the time, space, and resources needed to do the work.
Then, affirm their efforts and say “Yes!” to what they come up with, even if it’s a baby step. As long as there is a clear “why”–a clear learner-centered mindset that they are embodying when implementing this new practice.
Read more from Meg Parry on our blog: Why Mindset Matters in Cultivating Learner-Centered Change
From Discovery Visits to Scorecards, here is this week`s learner-centered highlights!
During our Discovery Visit at Felicita Elementary School in @eusd_learns, we held a Family/Caregiver forum where we discussed hopes and dreams for learners and ideas to bring the Portrait of a Learner to life. We also held student panels and heard brilliant ideas to improve the school and teachers were told about the things students are curious to learn about.
We gathered with Hawaii State Public Charter School Commission educators to connect school leaders and create an ongoing community of practice, reflect and align on effective metrics for desired outcomes, finalize 2024-25 Scorecard outcomes and metrics for each school, plan for future data collection and analysis, and create a communication plan to share with the wider learning community. You know you`re "in it" when nobody wants to go to lunch 🙂.
Want to learn more about Scorecards and how to leverage them for measuring whole learner outcomes? We just released a new guide (free download!), so be sure to check it out on our website!
From Discovery Visits to Scorecards, here is this week`s learner-centered highlights!
During our Discovery Visit at Felicita Elementary School in @eusd_learns, we held a Family/Caregiver forum where we discussed hopes and dreams for learners and ideas to bring the Portrait of a Learner to life. We also held student panels and heard brilliant ideas to improve the school and teachers were told about the things students are curious to learn about.
We gathered with Hawaii State Public Charter School Commission educators to connect school leaders and create an ongoing community of practice, reflect and align on effective metrics for desired outcomes, finalize 2024-25 Scorecard outcomes and metrics for each school, plan for future data collection and analysis, and create a communication plan to share with the wider learning community. You know you`re "in it" when nobody wants to go to lunch 🙂.
Want to learn more about Scorecards and how to leverage them for measuring whole learner outcomes? We just released a new guide (free download!), so be sure to check it out on our website!
How might you amplify learner voice in your classroom?
Zoë Randall shares examples from her many experiences as a teacher and teacher-leader in diverse settings at the school and classroom level.
Check out "See Me, Know Me, Grow Me: Personalizing Learning for Learner Agency and Success" on our blog!
How might you amplify learner voice in your classroom?
Zoë Randall shares examples from her many experiences as a teacher and teacher-leader in diverse settings at the school and classroom level.
Check out "See Me, Know Me, Grow Me: Personalizing Learning for Learner Agency and Success" on our blog!
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Our Scorecard Guide introduces a powerful tool for measuring and communicating educational progress beyond traditional metrics, aligned with whole-learner outcomes in a learner-centered paradigm.
This guide provides a comprehensive framework for designing, implementing, and leveraging Scorecards to drive continuous improvement, engage stakeholders, and tell your school or district`s unique story of success.
Download the tool today on our website!
🚨 NEW TOOL JUST RELEASED
Our Scorecard Guide introduces a powerful tool for measuring and communicating educational progress beyond traditional metrics, aligned with whole-learner outcomes in a learner-centered paradigm.
This guide provides a comprehensive framework for designing, implementing, and leveraging Scorecards to drive continuous improvement, engage stakeholders, and tell your school or district`s unique story of success.
Download the tool today on our website!
@katiemartinedu talks soap making, street fairs, and the power of authentic learning experiences in this week`s Bright Spots. Check it out: http://bit.ly/BRIGHT17
@katiemartinedu talks soap making, street fairs, and the power of authentic learning experiences in this week`s Bright Spots. Check it out: http://bit.ly/BRIGHT17
Sandy Cima, Director of People and Business Operations at Learner-Centered Collaborative, joined @katiemartinedu for a special episode of The Learner-Centered Collaborative Podcast.
Sandy offers her unique perspective as both a parent and a professional. Sandy discusses her experiences navigating the education system as a parent of two young children and the challenges of advocating for a more personalized approach to learning.
With a background in both education technology and working with underserved communities, Sandy shares how these experiences have shaped her views on the importance of flexibility, curiosity, and happiness in both education and career paths.
Key topics covered include:
👪 The vital role of parental trust and communication with educators
🏫 How schools can better engage with parents and involve them in their children’s learning journey
📚 The importance of teaching students to develop a strong sense of identity and agency
🔄 The necessity for schools to remain adaptable to changes in society and the job market
🎯 Preparing children for diverse paths beyond traditional academic success, including college and non-college careers
Tune in wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts: https://learnercentered.org/podcasts/episode-34-families-and-caregivers-empowering-teachers-with-sandy-cima/
Sandy Cima, Director of People and Business Operations at Learner-Centered Collaborative, joined @katiemartinedu for a special episode of The Learner-Centered Collaborative Podcast.
Sandy offers her unique perspective as both a parent and a professional. Sandy discusses her experiences navigating the education system as a parent of two young children and the challenges of advocating for a more personalized approach to learning.
With a background in both education technology and working with underserved communities, Sandy shares how these experiences have shaped her views on the importance of flexibility, curiosity, and happiness in both education and career paths.
Key topics covered include:
👪 The vital role of parental trust and communication with educators
🏫 How schools can better engage with parents and involve them in their children’s learning journey
📚 The importance of teaching students to develop a strong sense of identity and agency
🔄 The necessity for schools to remain adaptable to changes in society and the job market
🎯 Preparing children for diverse paths beyond traditional academic success, including college and non-college careers
Tune in wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts: https://learnercentered.org/podcasts/episode-34-families-and-caregivers-empowering-teachers-with-sandy-cima/
Ready to empower your students to tackle real-world problems while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration?
💡 Join our Project-Based Learning Course and learn how to design meaningful learning experiences that connect your learners to meaningful challenges in their community and beyond.
👩🏫 What you’ll learn: ✨ Source project ideas from your interests, your community, and your students’ passions. ✨ Create authentic assessments that go beyond grades and engage students in deep reflection. ✨ Build partnerships with your community for real-world learning connections.
Take the first (or next) step toward learner-centered education and real-world impact today. Your classroom can be the launchpad for the next generation of problem solvers! 🔥
👉 Link in bio to enroll now!
#ProjectBasedLearning #TeacherLife #ClassroomInspiration #LearnerCentered #EdTech #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeacherGoals #EmpowerStudents
Ready to empower your students to tackle real-world problems while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration?
💡 Join our Project-Based Learning Course and learn how to design meaningful learning experiences that connect your learners to meaningful challenges in their community and beyond.
👩🏫 What you’ll learn: ✨ Source project ideas from your interests, your community, and your students’ passions. ✨ Create authentic assessments that go beyond grades and engage students in deep reflection. ✨ Build partnerships with your community for real-world learning connections.
Take the first (or next) step toward learner-centered education and real-world impact today. Your classroom can be the launchpad for the next generation of problem solvers! 🔥
👉 Link in bio to enroll now!
#ProjectBasedLearning #TeacherLife #ClassroomInspiration #LearnerCentered #EdTech #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeacherGoals #EmpowerStudents
