{"id":1968,"date":"2021-11-03T19:39:55","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T19:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aurora-institute.org\/symposium2021\/?page_id=1968"},"modified":"2021-11-10T20:01:45","modified_gmt":"2021-11-10T20:01:45","slug":"transformative-learning-experiences-in-post-covid-19-school-lessons-from-an-alternative-school-on-re-engaging-youth-in-their-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aurora-institute.org\/symposium2021\/transformative-learning-experiences-in-post-covid-19-school-lessons-from-an-alternative-school-on-re-engaging-youth-in-their-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Transformative Learning Experiences in Post-COVID-19 School: Lessons from an Alternative School on Re-Engaging Youth in their Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1579976314310{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #042039 !important;}&#8221;][vc_row el_class=&#8221;container&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-10&#8243; el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;text-white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>In this session, students from Opportunity Academy (OA) will showcase their work and discuss how intentionally designed project-based learning units kept them engaged\u2014even through remote learning\u2014helping them build the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in high school and beyond. OA\u2019s school leader and his coach will discuss how students solve real-world problems, engage in their community, and use their voice. Attendees will get guidance on how to leverage key practices and principles in their own context.<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221;][vc_row el_class=&#8221;container&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1579906640091{margin-top: 60px !important;margin-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/Fa9ri91fePk&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Slides&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Faurora-institute.org%2Fsymposium2021%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2F2021%2F11%2F10_25_21-Transformative-Learning-Experiences-in-Post-COVID-19-School.pdf|target:_blank&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Blog Post &#8211; Supporting Every Student: Academic Conferencing in High School&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.springpointschools.org%2Fblog%2F2021%2F10%2Fsupporting-every-student-academic-conferencing-in-high-school%2F|target:_blank&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Session Learning Outcomes:<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Understand how learning experiences must be rigorous and purposeful in order to prepare students for college and career success.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hear from students about how Transformative Learning Experiences help them stay engaged in school and allow them to build their identities as learners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn about the key elements of a project-based Transformative Learning Experience and understand how competency-based education plays a role in supporting student success.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Presenters:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Geofrey Schmidt, Opportunity Academy<\/li>\n<li>Izayah Rivera, Opportunity Academy<\/li>\n<li>Jacob Ortiz Rosario, Opportunity Academy<\/li>\n<li>Isaiah Acevedo, Opportunity Academy<\/li>\n<li>Kenneth Daviau, Opportunity Academy<\/li>\n<li>Christy Kingham, Springpoint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Venue Information<\/h2>\n<h5><strong>Henry B. Gonz\u00e1lez Convention Center<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The Henry B. Gonz\u00e1lez Convention Center is located in downtown San Antonio on Market Street. Formerly known as the San Antonio Convention Center, the 1.6 million-square-foot facility is a central component in the city&#8217;s convention industry and showcases the city\u2019s vibrant and diverse culture.<\/p>\n<h2>Presenters:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Paul Leather, Director, Interstate Learning Community, Center for Innovation in Education<\/li>\n<li>Gretchen Morgan, State Engagement Advisor, Center for Innovation in Education<\/li>\n<li>Ellen Hume-Howard, CEO, New Hampshire Learning Initiative<\/li>\n<li>Rebecca Holmes, CEO, Colorado Education Initiative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-8&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;93&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602090790229{background-color: #f2f2ee !important;}&#8221;][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1579904964419{margin-top: 60px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Conference Hotels<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1579907295872{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>Grand Hyatt San Antonio<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Reservation Deadline:<br \/>\nThursday, October 1, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>600 E. Market St.<br \/>\nSan Antonio, TX 78205<br \/>\n<em>Connected to the Convention Center<\/em><br \/>\n210.224.1234<\/p>\n<p><strong>Room Rate &#8211; $239<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/en-US\/group-booking\/SATGH\/G-INAC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #ff5419\">Book Now<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Reservation Deadline:<br \/>\nThursday, October 1, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>101 Bowie St.<br \/>\nSan Antonio, TX 78205<br \/>\n<em>Steps away from the Convention Center<\/em><br \/>\n210.223.1000<\/p>\n<p><b>Room<\/b><strong>\u00a0Rate &#8211; $239<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/book.passkey.com\/go\/aurorainstitute\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #ff5419\">Book Now<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>Hilton Palacio del Rio<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Reservation Deadline:<br \/>\nThursday, October 3, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>200 S. Alamo St.<br \/>\nSan Antonio TX, 78205<br \/>\n<em>Across the street from the Convention Center<\/em><br \/>\n210.222.1400<\/p>\n<p><strong>Room Rate &#8211; $239<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hi\/groups\/personalized\/S\/SATPDHF-INA-20201021\/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #ff5419\">Book Now<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]To receive the Aurora Institute conference rate you must use the reservation links provided for each hotel. Internet is included in the guest room rate. Hotel room rates do not include occupancy tax or fees. Although rooms may be available at individual hotels after the reservation deadlines noted, the Aurora Institute group rate will no longer apply.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1579907171438{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#cacaca&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1579129676604{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Guarantee<\/h3>\n<p>All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card. Individual hotels may require a deposit of one room night for each room booked. For group reservations of five or more, rooming lists are required by Tuesday, September 1, 2020. After that date, rooms that have not been assigned may be released.<\/p>\n<p><em>*NOTE &#8211; Please be sure to review your hotel confirmation very carefully to ensure dates are accurate. Incorrect reservations, cancellations, no-show charges, or early departure fees are not the responsibility of the Aurora Institute.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#cacaca&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1579129689125{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Penalties<\/h3>\n<p>Reservations that are not canceled within <strong>72 hours<\/strong> of the date of arrival will be charged one (1) night\u2019s room and tax to the credit card used to guarantee the reservation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No-Show Charges.<\/strong> If you do not cancel or check in on your guaranteed arrival date, it is considered a no-show. One (1) night\u2019s room and tax will be charged to the credit card used to book the reservation. If you do not arrive on your guaranteed arrival date but still plan on attending, you will need to contact the hotel directly to avoid the release of your room.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Early Departure Fees.<\/strong> There is an early departure fee of one night\u2019s room and tax for checking out before scheduled checkout dates. Guests wishing to avoid this fee must advise the hotel upon check-in or prior to arrival.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#cacaca&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1579129689125{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Third-party Housing Providers<\/h3>\n<p>WARNING! 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