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Policy and reports of learning can be important levers in supporting your Employability Skills implementation. Engaging with your school community to understand the ideal daily schedule, how Employability Skills can be included in progress report and report cards, and changes that might be necessary to your assessment, attendance, etc. policies will ensure you create the conditions to support change.
Examples
Examples
Denver, CO
Denver, CO
A micro-middle school in Denver, CO runs two small businesses. This required a custom schedule with modified start and end times. The team designed this schedule around the desired learning experience that would build their learner competencies (i.e., Employability Skills). Click here to learn more.
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
A public school district in Phoenix was facing declining engagement and enrollment, so they modified policies to make high school a more flexible experience. Learn more here.
Batesville, IN
Batesville, IN
Students at Batesville High School participate in Advisory time - a dedicated block once per week to meet with a mentor to reflect on Employability Skill development. This deep reflection has sparked meaningful conversations to support students in defining specific next steps to accelerate their growth and learning.
Resources
Resources
Support students to move on when ready
What is the difference between Standards-Based Grading (or Reporting) and Competency-Based Education?
Examples of competency-based report cards/progress reports
SEEQ's (a public charter school in Hawaii) unique schedule
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