Deeper Learning Cohorts

The JCPS Deeper Learning cohorts are an opportunity for educators to receive ongoing support, collaborate with other participants who are designing and implementing learner-centered approaches, and transform their teaching practice. We want educators to experience the types of learner-centered practices that we are implementing in classrooms. Thus, our cohorts are structured to include aspects such as educator exhibitions of learning, teacher agency in design, and PERSONalized support. We provide educators with the resources, opportunities, and support that will work best in their contexts. Learn more about our cohorts below!

Project-Based Learning Universe-ity Cohort (PBLu)

Experiental Learning: Learn about Project-Based Learning by engaging in a Project-Based Learning experience.
Collaboration:Collaborate with other JCPS educators who are transforming their classroom practice.
Ongoing Coaching:Engage in small group and individual coaching.
Competency-Based: Share your learning in meaningful ways, receive PERSONalized support, and advance based on demonstrated competency, not seat time.

Educators in this competency-based cohort address the driving question: 

"How might we as classroom facilitators leverage Project-Based Learning to effectively meet the needs of all of our learners so that our learners grow as innovators, creative thinkers, and problem solvers"?

Cohort overview:

How can you make an impact and lead once you complete the cohort?

Learn from PBL cohort participants who were featured in Magnify Learning's PBL Playbook Podcast:

Space Redesigned Cohort

Coaching DaysHow might I develop and foster a learner-centered environment?
Coaching DayExplore learner-centered instruction
After School ExpoShowcase learner-centered environment and select DIG DEEP area
Coaching DaysLearner-centered experience deep dive (PBL, Design Thinking, PERSONalized Learning)
After School PDLearning excursion at Mini-Deeper Learning Symposium (sessions aligned to pathways) 
After School ExpoDemonstrate implementation of DIG DEEP pathway!

Educators in this competency-based cohort address the driving question: 

"How might we as learning designers create learner-centered environments and experiences"?

Cohort overview:

How can you make an impact and lead once you complete the cohort?

Check out the redesigned classrooms from some of our Space Redesigned cohort participants who are exploring ways to design learner-centered environments, including spaces for collaboration, creativity, and showcasing learning.

Lincoln Elementary School

Barret Middle School

Atherton High School

Competency-Based Education Cohorts

Emphasis: CBE Theory AND Practice such aspersonalized learning, performance assessment, and  competency
Process: Competency Based, BEST to pursue in teams; Personalized & differentiated to meet you (classroom teacher, coach, admin, etc.)
Components:-Synchronous Events-Asynchronous Events-Module Learning-Action Research
Programmatic Support: JCPS support (from the Deeper Learning Team) AND Support from education provider

Cohort Overview

Cohort Overview