Research to Action Forum on Competency-based Education

Next Generation Learning

Pat Deklotz, Terry Kaldhusdal, Mike StegerKettle Moraine School District, Wales, WI

December 8, 2011

Big Question

In times of economic uncertainty, how can we maintain the high levels of quality education our community has come to expect?

January – March, 2005

Directive from the Board

Transform the educational delivery system

to better and more efficiently meet the needs of all students.

May, 2005

Realization• The ‘threats” to our current system of

education are more than just economic.• Trends in demographics, generational

issues, technology, and globalization will have a tremendous impact on shaping the future of education.

Transistor Radios and MP3 Players

When is it time to improve?

When is it time to innovate?

Kentucky•18 districts•Schools/ Communities

Maine•2 districts•Schools/ Communities

New Hampshire•13 districts•Schools/ Communities

New York•4 Districts•Schools/ Communities

Ohio•3 Districts•Schools/ Communities

West Virginia•2 districts•Schools/ CommunitiesWisconsin•22 Districts•Schools/ Communities

CCSSO Innovation Lab Network

Next Generation LearningPersonalized learning that occurs anytime,

anywhere, and results in world-class knowledge and skills for all students.

Measured through performance-based assessments.

Engaging students’ own voice and providing a comprehensive system of supports.

Collaboration: Collaboration: RegionalRegional

A network of K-12 public school districts that share: Successes Promising practices Lessons learned

Television and Virtual GamingSage on the Stage?

Interactive Learning Coach?

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Fourth Grade Museum Projecthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEa85LKH1iU