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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?. Animate.
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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?
Animate 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 pam.halverson@gov.ab.caDana Antayá –Mooredana.antaya-moore@gov.ab.caMary Michailides mary.michailides@gov.ab.caGerry Fijalgerry.fijal@gov.ab.ca Contact Information