Curriculum Coordinator Presentation Re-thinking High School.

Curriculum Coordinator Presentation

Re-thinking High School

Key Questions• How do I make my jurisdiction aware of the

learnings presented today and how they support re-thinking?

• How do I support my jurisdiction in making changes in the way we do things based on these learnings?

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http://education.alberta.ca/highschoolcompletion/progress/resources/

Why Re-think high school?Student Voice• TELL them FROM me• Speak Out

• I came to school today because….. (Select two)

– I enjoy it– My parents made me– Of my friends– There’s nothing else to do– I want to get skills for a job– I want to get my high school diploma– I want to stay out of trouble– Of what I learn in classes– Extracurricular activities– I want to go to college or university

I came to school today because….. (Select two)

– I want to go to college or university (35.9%)– Of my friends (19.8%)– I want to get my high school diploma (19.2%)– I want to get skills for a job (11.4%)– My parents made me (10.6%)– Extracurricular activities (9.4%)– I enjoy it (7.8%)– Of what I learn in classes (4.2%)– There’s nothing else to do (3.3%)– I want to stay out of trouble (2.0%)

Why Re-think high school?Inspiring Education• shift from system focus to student focus

“Evidence is mounting that many problems experienced by students in middle and secondary schools – such as disengagement, dissatisfaction with their schooling experience and dropping out – are significantly linked to the learning environment…” p. 4

Project Learnings

1. Knowing students deeply supports • personalized instruction• providing wraparound services when needed

2. Instructional practices matter, including• authentic project-based learning and instruction• interdisciplinary approaches• balanced assessment

Engaging all Students; Action on High School Success

Project Learnings

3. Building relationships and connecting kids to adults makes a difference

4. Providing guidance and support through transitions is critical

5. Listening to and acting on student voice builds engagement

6. Tracking student progress is key

TELL them FROM me; FastForward

Project Learnings

7. Engaging with your local community to guide rethinking is imperative in effecting change

8. Leadership is critical in supporting rethinking shifts in school structure, culture and pedagogy

High School Flexibility Enhancement Project; Learning for the 21st Century

Website ActivityExplore the tools, resources, videos, Progress!

http://education.ab.ca/highschoolcompletion

Pam Halverson [email protected]

Dana Antayá –[email protected]

Mary Michailides [email protected]

Gerry [email protected]

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