CompetencyWorks | August 2018

Dear Colleagues,
 

CompetencyWorks has published a strong piece from David Ruff that offers six fixes for problematic implementation of proficiency-based learning.

There are many updates on states in August:

• Maine repealed the proficiency-based diploma while still providing the option for districts to be proficiency-based. 
• Districts in Iowa are moving forward with strong networks utilizing a multi-stakeholder collaboration.
• CompetencyWorks is also highlighting Idaho’s mastery-based education initiative:
1. Mastery-Based Learning in Idaho
2. Finding Synergy at Kuna Middle School
3. Moving Forward toward Mastery at Kuna School District
4. Increasing Credits Earned at Initial Point High School
5. Finding and Fixing the Missing Skills at Greenhurst Elementary School
6. Columbia High School: How a Comprehensive High School Becomes Mastery-Based
7. Gathering Insights on Mastery-Based Learning from Columbia High School
8. Slaying the Dragon: A Conversation with Cory Woolstenhulme on Mastery-Based Learning

Chris Sturgis, MetisNet

Susan Patrick, iNACOL

Ashley Jones, iNACOL

CompetencyWorks