What is an Independent Learning Plan (ILP)?
An Independent Learning Plan is a vehicle for students to exercise their individual agency for learning
It is an opportunity for students to:
extend learning outside the walls of the school and outside of the regular school day
plan and outline an individualized course of study around a particular passion or area of interest
utilize the advisory period for their own agency
tell us what they want to do and learn about, rather than being told
An ILP requires a specific plan for students to study, shadow, explore, research, and experience an area of individual interest.
Students will earn elective credit for an Independent Learning Plan
ILP Pathways-
Your ILP will fall into one of the following pathways:
Career Exploration – Students have the opportunity to investigate specific careers or professions. The student will be able to identify and evaluate the abilities necessary to be successful in the chosen career and research the educational requirements of the career and the job market possibilities.
The Arts - Students may design an ILP in the performing arts, music, literature, or the fine arts. Some examples of an ILP in The Arts Pathway might include: a singing performance, sculpture, songwriting, directing and/or writing a play, photography, recording an album, organizing an art show, or writing and/or illustrating literature.
Self-Development – Students may choose an ILP that enriches their personal education and development. These ILPs encourage lifelong learning and personal growth. Self-development ILPs might include academic research in a specific field, learning to play an instrument, learning a skill, craft, or trade, developing a fitness plan that includes defined goals.
Service Learning – Students may choose an ILP that benefits the community or Grove City School District. These ILPs may include planning school events that benefit or raise awareness in the community, building projects for local parks, volunteering, or organizing a food drive.
Higher Ed Transition - Students enroll in a college-level course either synchronously and asynchronously. Examples include courses outlined in Grove City College and Waynesburg University dual enrollment programs, Slippery Rock University’s Fast Track Program, Butler Community College or other colleges or universities.