An Introduction to K-12 Competency-Based Education

This webinar was recorded on January 25, 2023. You can find the slides and the recording below.

This webinar examined what competency-based education looks like in practice in schools and discussed professional learning resources for transitioning to a competency-based approach.

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn about what competency-based education is, why it is important, and what policies are needed to enable the shift to CBE systems.
• Learn how educators and students in two different systems have approached the shift to CBE in their settings.
• Reflect on what it means to center equity in transforming the culture, structure, and pedagogy of K-12 schools and districts.

Speakers: 

• John Clemente, Co-Founder, and Executive Director, South Bronx Community Charter High School
• Travis Lape, Innovative Programs Director, Harrisburg School District, South Dakota
• Laurie Gagnon, CompetencyWorks Program Director, The Aurora Institute
• Students – Haley and Nash, Harrisburg School District, South Dakota
• Students – Maria and Louisianny, South Bronx Community Charter High School