{"id":5686,"date":"2017-01-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-04T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aurora-institute.org\/blog\/cw_post\/whats-new-in-k-12-competency-education-26\/"},"modified":"2020-02-05T13:00:47","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T18:00:47","slug":"whats-new-in-k-12-competency-education-26","status":"publish","type":"cw_post","link":"https:\/\/aurora-institute.org\/cw_post\/whats-new-in-k-12-competency-education-26\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s New in K-12 Competency Education?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7413\" src=\"https:\/\/aurora-institute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2014-08-30-at-7.22.41-AM-150x150.png\" alt=\"What's New\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>Competency<\/em>Works is hosting a Leadership webinar on advancing competency education in New England on Wednesday, January 11 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.competencyworks.org\/uncategorized\/14842\/\">Learn more and register<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>New York City\u2019s Mastery Collaborative is hosting upcoming Living Lab online sessions. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1TdvxXlxOBvrfonpxiYPDVlXE3zsrLYShq2M9moxprVg\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wednesday, January 4, 4:00 p.m. ET: KAPPA International High School\u2014Messaging Mastery with Language and Visuals<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, January 5, 4:00 p.m. ET: Harvest Collegiate High School\u2014Building a School-Wide Philosophy of Mastery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Reports<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The National Center for Innovation in Education released a new report, <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leadingwithlearning.org\/leadership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leadership for Learning: What is Leadership\u2019s Role in Supporting Success for Every Student?<\/a><\/em> iNACOL CEO Susan Patrick provided commentary on this report <a href=\"http:\/\/www.inacol.org\/news\/new-report-released-by-cie-focusing-on-leadership-in-a-new-education-environment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in this blog<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The Center for American Progress released a new report, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanprogress.org\/issues\/education\/reports\/2016\/12\/08\/294325\/innovation-in-accountability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Innovation in Accountability: Designing Systems to Support School Quality and Student Success<\/a><\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>The National Association of State Boards of Education released a new policy update, <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nasbe.org\/policy-update\/the-impact-of-the-2016-elections-on-state-boards-of-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Impact of the 2016 Elections on State Boards of Education<\/a><\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>The National Center for Innovation in Education released a new report, <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leadingwithlearning.org\/low-stakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Low-Stakes Completion-Based Funding: A New Approach to Financing Competency-Based Education<\/a><\/em>. See <a href=\"http:\/\/www.inacol.org\/news\/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-new-hampshires-completion-based-funding-model-hint-its-low-stakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iNACOL\u2019s blog highlighting this report<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Podcasts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.podomatic.com\/podcasts\/studentcenteredlearning\/episodes\/2016-11-20T09_09_44-08_00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This podcast<\/a> by Cortney Belolan and Matt Shea discusses the \u201cwhat\u201d and \u201cwhy\u201d of competency education, and the \u201chow\u201d of implementation.<\/li>\n<li>Getting Smart <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettingsmart.com\/2016\/12\/the-voices-of-tomorrows-leaders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">released a podcast<\/a> featuring students from the iNACOL Symposium\u2019s student panel, sharing their thoughts on transforming K-12 education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>School Models<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/hechingerreport.org\/new-hampshire-school-uses-personalization-put-tools-hands-learners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This Hechinger Report op\/ed by Kim Carter<\/a> explores Making Community Connections Charter School\u2019s (MC2) commitment to personalized learning.<\/li>\n<li>Waukesha STEM Academy principal James Murray <a href=\"http:\/\/knowledgeworks.org\/worldoflearning\/2016\/12\/proficiency-based-pathways\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">discusses proficiency-based pathways, readiness, and grading<\/a> in his school.<\/li>\n<li>Vermont\u2019s Burlington High School is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.burlingtonfreepress.com\/story\/news\/education\/2016\/12\/06\/burlington-high-school-edges-away-letter-grades\/94831446\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shifting away from letter grades<\/a> and developing a proficiency-based diploma for current freshmen (expected to graduate in 2020).<\/li>\n<li>York High School is transitioning to a proficiency-based diploma by 2021, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.seacoastonline.com\/news\/20161213\/the-expectation-is-high-that-you-will-be-productive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this article<\/a> shows how the school is rethinking teaching and learning, teacher evaluations, IEPs and more.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bozemandailychronicle.com\/news\/education\/bridger-evolving-to-help-bozeman-high-students-graduate\/article_1ccadcec-5d90-58db-b764-fde05d505351.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bridger alternative program<\/a> at Bozeman High School became one of Montana\u2019s first charter school programs and is competency-based.<\/li>\n<li>Michigan\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/knowledgeworks.org\/worldoflearning\/2016\/11\/cbe-kenowa-hills-michigan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kenowa Hills Public Schools<\/a> is advancing competency education and empowering student learning by embarking on a mission to be the most innovative, student-centered district in the state.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Policy Updates<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The Tennessee Department of Education created the Personalized Learning Task Force, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chattanoogan.com\/2016\/11\/30\/337122\/Personalized-Learning-Task-Force.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">released a report<\/a> including recommendations to use competency-based education as a strategy to tailor learning.<\/li>\n<li>KnowledgeWorks <a href=\"https:\/\/campustechnology.com\/articles\/2016\/12\/23\/president-elect-advised-to-scale-personalized-learning.aspx?admgarea=news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">released a memo<\/a> advising the new administration on scaling personalized learning.<\/li>\n<li>New Hampshire <a href=\"http:\/\/www.concordmonitor.com\/Sununu-s-education-picks-will-help-shape-schools--futures-6807049\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Governor-elect Chris Sununu<\/a> will make key education appointments in his first months in office, which could impact the advancement of competency education within the state.<\/li>\n<li>Colorado\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chalkbeat.org\/posts\/co\/2016\/12\/15\/westminster-schools-didnt-improve-enough-to-dodge-sanctions-state-finds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Westminster Public Schools<\/a> received a low performance rating from the Colorado Department of Education, despite a request for reconsideration from the schools, and could face sanctions under the state\u2019s accountability system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edsurge.com\/news\/2016-12-28-when-teachers-and-technology-let-students-be-masters-of-their-own-learning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">In this EdSurge article<\/a>, Sal Khan explores the intersection of competency-based learning, technology, teaching and learning.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/opinions\/proficiency-based-education-sumner-high\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This letter to the editor<\/a> is in response to proficiency-based implementation issues in Maine\u2019s RSU24.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more news and updates in K-12 competency education, sign up for our monthly newsletter\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.competencyworks.org\/\">on our homepage<\/a>\u00a0and follow us on Twitter:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CompetencyWorks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener 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