D1: A School-Based Tool for Implementing CBE Across All Levels 

Dr. Brian Kosena, Westminster Public Schools

Westminster Public Schools (WPS) is the largest district in the nation to fully implement Pre-PK-12 competency-based education (CBE). Initially, there was no framework for applying CBE across all school operations. However, with the introduction of the High Reliability Schools (HRS) model, WPS found a structured path to implement CBE. Notably, WPS has the distinction of housing the first five schools to reach Level 5 HRS certification, which specifically recognizes competency-based education. In this session, participants will present a detailed tool designed to help schools align their systems with their objectives and establish and track relevant goals. Attendees will get hands-on experience with the tool and engage in discussions about how to identify and monitor their own school's systems as they implement competency-based education.

Participants will:

1. Learn how to align school systems to Leading Indicators across all HRS Levels

2. Learn how to set effective and measurable targets to each identified Leading Indicator

3. Learn how to monitor Lagging Indicators and make adjustments to Leading Indicators when necessary

4. Experience a real-world example of HRS Level 5 schools implementing the WPS HRS Template

Telling Our Story: What We Tried, What We Found, How We Changed, Tracking Progress, Goal Setting, And Celebrating Success In CBL, School-level implementation of CBE

Coaches, Administrators

🏫 Art Gallery

💻 SHARED NOTES

D2: Empower 201

Matt Shea, Center for Competency-Based Education

A competency-based classroom needs a platform to help you track and use the data you need. This session will provide a demo of Empower, a Learning Management System designed specifically to support competency-based learning, from instructional activities to scales-based scoring and reporting.

Empower Learning Management System

Empower Users

🏫 Room 322

💻 SHARED NOTES

D3: Motivation Matters: Strategies for Cultivating Student Agency in Competency-Based Classrooms

Kate Herter and Greg Russo, Westminster High School

Fostering student agency and motivation stands as a cornerstone in crafting effective and vibrant learning environments. Join us as we delve into the symbiotic relationship between student agency and competency-based education in this presentation led by two seasoned high school educators. With a combined 34 years of experience in education, one a social studies teacher and the other a science teacher, we bring practical insights and strategies to the table.

Together, we'll explore how to elevate motivation not only among students but also within ourselves and our fellow educators. Our session will unravel the fundamental principles of competency-based learning and illuminate its role in nurturing student agency. Drawing from real-world examples from secondary social studies and science classrooms, we'll unveil innovative approaches that prioritize personalized learning pathways and mastery of vital skills.

By the conclusion of our presentation, participants will depart armed with actionable strategies and a fresh outlook on cultivating student agency and motivation in competency-based classrooms. Whether you're an educator, curriculum developer, or school leader, this session promises invaluable insights to transform teaching and learning experiences in K-12 classrooms, empowering students for success in the 21st century.

Telling Our Story: What We Tried, What We Found, How We Changed, Simulating the CBL experience from the student perspective, Planning With Proficiency Scales, Tracking Progress, Goal Setting, And Celebrating Success In CBL, Competency-Based Instructional Planning, Using Proficiency Scales During Instruction, Authentic Learning

All Teachers, Coaches, Administrators

🏫 Room 318

💻 SHARED NOTES

D4: Establishing a Safe, Orderly, and Collaborative Environment within a CBE Elementary Classroom

Kim Frees, Marzano Academies

This session aims to provide an introduction to developing a deeper comprehension of establishing a safe, orderly and supportive environment within a CBE elementary classroom. You will be guided through crafting a classroom vision, emphasizing the significance of instituting a code of collaboration for both your school and classroom. Additionally, we will explore the development of classroom SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) to foster student agency.

Telling Our Story: What We Tried, What We Found, How We Changed, Competency-Based Instructional Planning, Diving deeper into School Level Indicator 1

Primary Teachers (K-2)

🏫 Room 224

💻 SHARED NOTES

D5: Proficiency Scales and Competency-Based Learning: What’s the Connection?

Bill Zima, Marzano Academies

We will look at the basics of proficiency scales, design, and their uses and importance in a CBL classroom.

Planning With Proficiency Scales, Competency-Based Instructional Planning, Using Proficiency Scales During Instruction

All Teachers, Coaches, Administrators

🏫 Room 227

💻 SHARED NOTES

D6: Student Agency (Repeated)

Priscilla Newton, Westminster Public Schools

Learn how to empower your students by creating student agency through the implementation of student-friendly proficiency scales. Discover effective strategies for tracking student progress in a meaningful way that promotes growth and development. Additionally, explore innovative ways to celebrate and recognize student success within the competency-based framework.

Tracking Progress, Goal Setting, And Celebrating Success In CBL, Using Proficiency Scales During Instruction

Intermediate Teachers (3-5), Middle School Teachers

🏫 Room 327

💻 SHARED NOTES

D7: The Drive to Standards/Competency-Based Education

Tom Doppe, Don Tyson School of Innovation, Sean Duncan, CCBE

Do you see Standards Referenced Reporting (HRS Level 4) or Standards/Competency Based Education (HRS Level 5) as a destination you'd like to arrive at? Are you on the gas, but having trouble with finding a direction? Stuck in neutral? Or maybe you've had to hit the brakes. Regardless of where you are, clarity about the design of proficiency scales and how they relate to instruction and assessment is essential to driving the work forward. Learn how Don Tyson School of Innovation uses proficiency scales in core and elective courses in grades 6-12 and leverages technology to support their vision of competency based education. You'll drive home with resources and examples to use back at your school or district.

Telling Our Story: What We Tried, What We Found, How We Changed, Using Proficiency Scales During Instruction, Authentic Learning

All Teachers, Coaches, Administrators

🏫 Drama Room 610

💻 SHARED NOTES

D8: Educational Leadership Career Opportunities and the Potential for Competency-Based Learning Credit

Dr. Aaron Mattox, Eastern Illinois University

This session will provide information regarding potential opportunities and benefits of moving into a school leadership role. The session will also provide an overview of the future job market for administrator job vacancies and discuss the growing opportunities to utilize competency based learning and previous career experience for potential credit in graduate education programs.

Competency-Based Instructional Planning, Authentic Learning, The potential for competency based learning in graduate education

All Teachers, Coaches, Administrators

🏫 Orchestra Room 620

💻 SHARED NOTES

D9: Social Emotional Learning in a Competency-Based System (Secondary)

Julie Hahn, Ritenour School District

Participants will learn to build a trauma-informed environment by implementing regular efforts toward a safe and collaborative classroom culture, create a classroom learning/work environment where social-emotional learning is integrated through lesson plans and activities, and know when and how to access resources for students who need more social-emotional support.

Social Emotional Learning

Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

🏫 Room 218

💻 SHARED NOTES

D10: Where research meets practice: facilitators and barriers to CBL implementation

Alison Brockhouse, Gloria Pfeifer, Wendy LaRose, Institute for School Partnership

In this interactive session, participants will share their experiences and discuss research on implementing competency-based learning with a focus on systemic structures and supports. Presenters will summarize research on facilitators and barriers to successful CBL implementation and solicit feedback from participants about the ways in which their experiences and contexts align with existing research. Participants will then identify a set of key themes and focus questions to drive their work in the coming school year.

Telling Our Story: What We Tried, What We Found, How We Changed, Research background on CBL implementation

All Teachers, Coaches, Administrators

🏫 Choir Room 630

💻 SHARED NOTES

E1: Designing Meaningful, Aligned Assessment Opportunities

Ashley Avila, Marzano Academies

This session will help teachers understand the importance of designing proficiency scale aligned assessment opportunities that move beyond traditional tests and focus on multiple forms of authentic assessment.

Assessments In a CBL System, Authentic Learning, Performance Assessment

Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

🏫 Room 326

💻 SHARED NOTES

E2: New Metrics for Grading and Reporting in a Competency-Based System

Matt Shea, Center for Competency-Based Education

In an older learning system, answering "how am I doing in this class?" is usually responded to by giving the student a letter grade or a 0-100 grade. However, in a CBL system, this doesn't work very well. In this session, we will discuss new metrics such as pacing and conversion charts.

New Metrics for Grading and Reporting in a CBS

High School Teachers

🏫 Room 322

💻 SHARED NOTES

E3: Proficiency Scales 101

Bill Zima, Marzano Academies

Proficiency Scales and Competency-Based Learning: What’s the connection? We will look at the basics of proficiency scales, design, and their uses and importance in a CBL classroom.

Using Proficiency Scales During Instruction

All Teachers

🏫 Room 218

💻 SHARED NOTES

E4: Unit Planning for the CBS Social Studies Classroom

Greg Russo, Westminster Public Schools

Discover the power of effective unit planning in a competency-based social studies classroom! This session offers educators a roadmap to create unit plans that not only meet curriculum standards but also develop competencies alongside students that address their individual learning needs. The session will guide educators through the creation and ongoing use of big picture unit planners. Participants will also develop ideas around formative activities that build necessary knowledge and skills including opportunities for student groupings that include enrichment and reteaching. Lastly, this session will work to guide participants in designing engaging Project Based Units that promote inquiry and analysis and offer invaluable insights and practical strategies. Join us to better adapt your current social studies instruction by empowering your students to become lifelong civic minded learners.

Telling Our Story: What We Tried, What We Found, How We Changed, Planning With Proficiency Scales, Competency-Based Instructional Planning, Using Proficiency Scales During Instruction, Performance Assessment, High School Course Specific, Social Studies

Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Social Studies

🏫 Room 325

💻 SHARED NOTES

E5: Assessing Using Proficiency Scales

Priscilla Newton, Westminster Public Schools

Ditch the traditional tests! Proficiency scales can be the key to understanding what your students truly know and can do. We'll explore how to use these scales to track student progress. It's time to move beyond just checking answers and focus on real understanding. Let's use authentic assessments to get a more complete picture of how your students are doing!

Planning With Proficiency Scales, Competency-Based Instructional Planning, Assessments In a CBL System

Intermediate Teachers (3-5)

🏫 Room 327

💻 SHARED NOTES

E6: From Pass to Proficient: The Transformation of Classroom Assessment

Kate Herter, Westminster Public Schools

Join Kate for an enlightening presentation where we'll explore the transition from traditional pass/fail evaluations to a more nuanced approach centered on mastering specific competencies essential for academic and real-world achievements. Regardless of subject area, educators will gain invaluable insights into competency-based assessment. From crafting tailored rubrics based on proficiency scales to incorporating authentic assessments reflecting real-world scenarios, participants will uncover a wealth of techniques aimed at cultivating student proficiency.

Moreover, we'll investigate the crucial role of formative assessment in offering ongoing feedback and guiding students from novice to expert. Through collaborative brainstorming, interactive activities, and dialogue, educators will encounter innovative methods customized to effectively measure competencies and nurture impactful learning experiences for their students.

Whether you're a seasoned educator aiming to enhance your assessment methodologies or a curriculum developer exploring the potential of competency-based education, this presentation offers invaluable perspectives and practical strategies. Depart equipped with assessment tools seamlessly integrable into your classroom from day one, empowering both you and your students on the journey to success.

Planning With Proficiency Scales, Tracking Progress, Goal Setting, And Celebrating Success In CBL, Competency-Based Instructional Planning, Assessments In a CBL System, Using Proficiency Scales During Instruction, Authentic Learning, Performance Assessment

All Teachers, Administrators/Coaches/Coordinators

🏫 Room 318

💻 SHARED NOTES

E7: Small Groups, Big Impact: Enhancing Learning in Competency-Based Classrooms

Christina Dury, Ritenour School District

Educators will delve into the potential of small group instruction within the context of competency-based education. This presentation explores how leveraging small group dynamics can effectively support learners in mastering key competencies while fostering collaboration, critical thinking, and personalized learning experiences. Through practical strategies, and insights from teaching experiences, participants will discover how small groups can amplify student engagement, and promote deeper understanding to make a significant impact on student learning outcomes and cultivate a culture of excellence in the classroom.

Telling Our Story: What We Tried, What We Found, How We Changed, Data-Driven Instruction And Small Groups In A CBL Environment, Tracking Progress, Goal Setting, And Celebrating Success In CBL, Authentic Learning

Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

🏫 Choir Room 630

💻 SHARED NOTES

E8: Mythbusters

Cindy Goodchild, Angela Czak, Ellen Homann, Dawn Kuhns, Charleston CUSD 1

There are many misconceptions around competency based education, and we are here to bust those myths! Join us to discuss the fallacies we have encountered and how we have curbed the flow of alternative facts. We will address myths related to deadlines, grading, proficiency scales, computer usage, and workload increases. If you have had questions from teachers, parents, students, and community members about these topics and others as they relate to competency based education, this is the session for you!

Telling Our Story: What We Tried, What We Found, How We Changed, Data-Driven Instruction And Small Groups In A CBL Environment, Competency-Based Instructional Planning, Assessments In a CBL System

All Teachers, Coaches, Administrators

🏫 Art Gallery

💻 SHARED NOTES

E9: Our journey from standards-based grading to competency-based learning

Jason Young, Duchesne County School District

Duchesne County School District has been using proficiency scales while implementing standards-based grading for 8 years. We are now in the middle of transitioning to competency-based learning. Participants in this session will travel this journey with us as we explain the steps we have taken so far and the plans we have for the next few years to methodically roll out our plan. Those interested in peeking behind the curtain of a public school system’s approach to change will come away with a fresh view on the topic and new ideas for you to consider in your school. (DCSD is a public rural school district of 5300 students spread across 14 schools.)

Telling Our Story: What We Tried, What We Found, How We Changed, Planning With Proficiency Scales, Assessments In a CBL System, Using Proficiency Scales During Instruction

All Teachers, Coaches, Administrators

🏫 Lower Lobby

💻 SHARED NOTES

CANCELLED: E10: Starting Over in Standards-Based Grading- ELA 9-12

Brooke Barfield, Hancock Place School District

Transitioning from traditional to Standards-Based grading has been a significant adjustment for me, a 21-year veteran ELA teacher. Initially, I felt apprehensive about embracing this new method, but I've since made considerable progress in revamping my curriculum, lesson plans, and rubrics. In this session, I'll be sharing my journey of curriculum redesign. First, I developed new proficiency scales using the MO Priority Standards for 9-10 ELA, leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT and Magic School. Next, I realigned my units, lessons, and assignments to ensure a comprehensive assessment of all priority standards. Finally, I developed new rubrics to facilitate both student self-assessment and teacher feedback. I'm thrilled for this opportunity to share my insights from this transformative process and engage in discussions with peers on similar journeys.

Telling Our Story: What We Tried, What We Found, How We Changed, High School Course Specific

High School ELA Teachers

🏫 Drama Room 610

💻 SHARED NOTES

E11: Personalized Teacher Development and Evaluation Using a Competency-Based Model

Scott Bacon, CEO, Center for Competency Based Education

Traditional teacher development and evaluation systems fail to support professional growth over time because of a reliance on a single annual formal observation protocol. What if we replaced this ineffective development and evaluation process with a competency-based learner approach  we know works with students? Leaders from the Center for Competency Based Education will share their experience of partnering with Westminster Public Schools and Dr. Robert Marzano to develop and implement a new classroom observation and teacher evaluation tool that does just this. 

Planning With Proficiency Scales, Data-Driven Instruction And Small Groups In A CBL Environment, Tracking Progress, Goal Setting, And Celebrating Success In CBL, Competency-Based Instructional Planning, Secondary CBL: Tools For Scoring, Reporting, And Eligibility, Assessments In a CBL System, Using Proficiency Scales During Instruction, Performance Assessment

101: Topic Introduction

All Teachers, Administrators/Coaches/Coordinators

🏫 Room Band Room 660

💻 SHARED NOTES

F1: Assessments in a CBL System

Bill Zima, Marzano Academies

Participants will learn how to use proficiency scales to design and score assessments. Participants will also learn how to analyze assessments to determine student mastery and how to use assessment data to plan "next step" instruction.

Assessments In a CBL System

All Teachers, Coaches, Administrators

🏫 Art Gallery

💻 SHARED NOTES

F2: Competency Based Instructional Planning

Ashley Avila, Marzano Academies

This session will help teachers understand how to proactively plan for what we know using proficiency scales and how to gather data against the scales to offer reactive instruction that meets the needs of all learners.

Competency-Based Instructional Planning, Using Proficiency Scales During Instruction

Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

🏫 Room 326

💻 SHARED NOTES

F3: Teacher Verification Reports in Empower 

Matt Shea, Center for Competency-Based Education

Teachers will learn about the Teacher Verification Report and its use in Empower. The TVR (or Teacher Verification Report) is how teachers post credit for course completion to a student's permanent record. In a competency system, seat time is not a vehicle for credit. Instead, course credit is based on mastery of competencies aligned to a traditional course. Administrators require a tight system to manage and ensure accuracy to the student records and the TVR process is this vehicle.

Empower TVR

All Teachers

🏫 Room 322

💻 SHARED NOTES

F4: Tracking Progress, Goal Setting, and Celebrating Success in an Elementary CBE Classroom

Kim Frees, Marzano Academies

During this session, we will delve into how CBE and the effective use of proficiency scales can make data a more useful tool for monitoring progress, setting attainable goals, and celebrating student achievements. We'll explore various strategies and techniques for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to inform instructional decisions and tailor interventions to meet individual student needs.

Tracking Progress, Goal Setting, And Celebrating Success In CBL

Elementary Teachers

🏫 Room 224

💻 SHARED NOTES

F5: Using CBE Academic Groupings to Promote an Accelerated Learning Model

Dr. Brian Kosena, Westminster Public Schools

Scheduling in a Competency-Based Education (CBE) system can be complex. Since the effectiveness of CBE relies heavily on the quality of academic groupings, improper scheduling can lead to significant setbacks. Various methods exist for grouping students in CBE classrooms, with varying levels of success. Westminster Public Schools (WPS) has 15 years of experience in CBE, gaining insights into effective and ineffective grouping strategies. In this two-part workshop, attendees will initially learn to calculate Grade-Level Equivalencies (GLEs) based on proficiency scale achievements, and then apply these GLEs to form efficient CBE classroom groupings. The second part of the workshop will explore how WPS applied these performance-based groupings to implement an Accelerated Learning Model, enabling students to surpass a year’s growth within an academic year.

Telling Our Story: What We Tried, What We Found, How We Changed, Planning With Proficiency Scales, Data-Driven Instruction And Small Groups In A CBL Environment, Competency-Based Instructional Planning

Coaches, Administrators

🏫 Choir Room 630

💻 SHARED NOTES

F6: Assessment and Grouping in a CBS Classroom

Greg Russo, Westminster Public Schools

Explore concrete tools to help the middle and high school teacher maximize assessments in a competency-based classroom! In a CBS classroom, it's crucial to work alongside students to accurately assess learning with the purpose of creating a roadmap to proficiency. This session delves into competency-based assessment tools used to empower students and teachers- especially when there are breakdowns in the learning process. Tools to include data driven dialogues, formative assessments- which include extension and reteach opportunities, warm up checks, and project based assessments as well.

Telling Our Story: What We Tried, What We Found, How We Changed, Data-Driven Instruction And Small Groups In A CBL Environment, Tracking Progress, Goal Setting, And Celebrating Success In CBL, Assessments In a CBL System,

Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

🏫 Room 226

💻 SHARED NOTES

F7: Data-Driven Instruction and Small Groups in a CBE Environment

Dr. Denean Steward, Melissa Crowley, Rebecca Leb, Tamara Taliaferro-Thomas, Christopher Grove

Students and teachers benefit from multiple grouping strategies, including small groups, pairs, and whole-class instruction with homogenous and heterogeneous groupings. A variety of data can be used to group and regroup students based on their skill level, readiness, behavior, and interests.  This approach can enhance student engagement and facilitate personalized learning experiences.  Come learn with us during this interactive presentation!

Planning With Proficiency Scales, Data-Driven Instruction And Small Groups In A CBL Environment, Competency-Based Instructional Planning

All Teachers, Coaches, Administrators

🏫 Band Room 660

💻 SHARED NOTES

F8: Coaching Teachers in a Competency-Based Education Model

Cindy Goodchild, Angela Czak, Dawn Kuhns, Charleston CUSD 1

Are you an instructional coach or teacher leader who is guiding others through the process of converting their instructional model from traditional to competency based education? This session will focus on helping teachers make the transition. We will look at how to support teachers, what a coaching cycle may look like, and what coaches do throughout the year to meet teachers where they are and move them forward in their understanding and implementation of competency based education in their classrooms.

Telling Our Story: What We Tried, What We Found, How We Changed, Planning With Proficiency Scales, Data-Driven Instruction And Small Groups In A CBL Environment, Competency-Based Instructional Planning, Assessments In a CBL System

All Teachers, Coaches, Administrators

🏫 Drama Room 610

💻 SHARED NOTES

F9: Instructing with Proficiency Scales

Deborah Bertish, Kelsey Swaggart, Ritenour School District

Participants will learn how to effectively implement instruction based on proficiency scales, assess student progress and mastery of specific skills, and design tailored instruction to foster a deeper understanding of learning intentions

Planning With Proficiency Scales, Competency-Based Instructional Planning

Intermediate Teachers (3-5), Middle School Teachers

🏫 Room 318

💻 SHARED NOTES

F10: Using Proficiency Scales to Personalize Instruction for Exceptional Students (EL, Students with IEPs, Gifted) 

Angi Fouste,  Maureen Hoeft, Mary Waskow, Chelsea Booker, Caroline Logue, Ritenour School District 

Personalizing student learning in small groups to meet their academic needs - how to leverage proficiency scales to identify key skills for specific students and differentiate their learning experiences.

Tracking Progress, Goal Setting, And Celebrating Success In CBL, Competency-Based Instructional Planning, Data Teams In A Competency-Based System, Using Proficiency Scales During Instruction, Authentic Learning

All Teachers, Coaches, Administrators

🏫 Lower Lobby

💻 SHARED NOTES

G1: A Day in the Life of a CBS Classroom

Priscilla Newton, Westminster Public Schools

Challenge common misconceptions as we unveil what truly happens on a typical day in a competency-based classroom. Explore effective strategies for planning and differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students at various proficiency levels.

Telling Our Story: What We Tried, What We Found, How We Changed, Planning With Proficiency Scales, Competency-Based Instructional Planning, Authentic Learning

Intermediate (3-5) Teachers

🏫 Room 326

💻 SHARED NOTES

G2: Using Proficiency Scales to Track Progress, Set Goals, and Celebrate Success

Ashley Avila, Marzano Academies

This presentation will help teachers understand the importance of utilizing proficiency scales, tracking progress, setting goals, and celebrating student progress. Although the information will be meaningful for all, examples and anecdotes will be centered around the secondary learner.

Tracking Progress, Goal Setting, And Celebrating Success In CBL

Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

🏫  Drama Room 610

💻 SHARED NOTES

G3: Mastering Mastery: Effective Instructional Organization in Competency-Based Education

Kate Herter, Westminster High School

In this presentation, participants will delve into the intricate art of organizing instruction within the dynamic landscape of competency-based education. We explore how to structure learning experiences that cater to individual student needs while ensuring mastery of essential skills and knowledge. Drawing upon research-backed strategies and real-world examples, participants will discover techniques for designing coherent instructional pathways that align with competency frameworks. Examples will be drawn primarily from a secondary science classroom, offering tangible illustrations of implementation. However, teachers and coaches of all contents, grade levels, and years of expertise can take away something valuable to implement from day one of school. From establishing clear learning objectives to implementing flexible assessment practices, this presentation equips educators with the tools and insights needed to navigate the complexities of competency-based instruction successfully. Join us as we unlock the secrets to fostering student growth and achievement in competency-driven classrooms.

Attendees please note: access to proficiency scales and/or curricular resources is highly encouraged but not necessary.

Planning With Proficiency Scales, Competency-Based Instructional Planning, Secondary CBL: Tools For Scoring, Reporting, And Eligibility, Using Proficiency Scales During Instruction, Authentic Learning

High School Teachers

🏫 Lower Lobby

💻 SHARED NOTES

G4: Tracking Progress, Goal Setting, and Celebrating Success in an Elementary CBE Classroom

Kim Frees, Marzano Academies

During this session, we will delve into how CBE and the effective use of proficiency scales can make data a more useful tool for monitoring progress, setting attainable goals, and celebrating student achievements. We'll explore various strategies and techniques for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to inform instructional decisions and tailor interventions to meet individual student needs.

Tracking Progress, Goal Setting, And Celebrating Success In CBL

Elementary Teachers

🏫 Room 318

💻 SHARED NOTES

G5: The CBE Experience: Elementary

Melanie Turnage, Ritenour

Experience the other side! Participate in Competency-Based Learning from the student's perspective. YOU WILL GO THROUGH A COMPLETE LESSON!

Simulating the CBL experience from the student perspective, Competency-Based Instructional Planning

Elementary Teachers

🏫 Choir Room 630

💻 SHARED NOTES

G6: Secondary CBL: Tools for Scoring, Reporting, and Eligibility

Bruce Green, Lee Laskowski, Drew Lohnes, Ritenour Schools; Matt Shea, CCBE 

Participants will learn about the logistics of the following topics in a CBS: Credits, GPA, Athletics Eligibility, Letter Grades, Dual Credit/Enrollment, Advanced Placement, Scoring, Reporting, and Eligibility, High School Teachers, Coaches, Administrators

🏫 Band Room 660

💻 SHARED NOTES

G7: Secondary Small Group Instruction that Works

Christina Andrade Melly, Ritenour School District

Student learning accelerates when learners feel safe, supported, and seen within the classroom. Competency-based education provides individualized education for every student, but how can high school educators manage small groups for hundreds of students each semester? Come to this hands-on session to pick up classroom-tested, high-impact strategies you can use for small groups no matter where you are in your CBE journey.

Telling Our Story: What We Tried, What We Found, How We Changed, Data-Driven Instruction And Small Groups In A CBL Environment, Competency-Based Instructional Planning

High School Teachers

🏫 Orchestra Room 620

💻 SHARED NOTES

G8: CBL and Communication: Assessment Of and Through Dialogue  

Laura Beamer, Ritenour School District

Assessment in a CBL classroom can take multiple forms. This session will provide a framework for using dialogue as evidence of mastery in your content area, using proficiency scales to assess speaking and listening standards, and promoting discussion for learning in your classroom.

Assessments In a CBL System, Authentic Learning

Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

🏫 Room 327

💻 SHARED NOTES

G9: Student Agency

Cindy Goodchild, Angela Czak, Dawn Kuhns, Charleston CUSD 1

A key component of competency based education is student agency, learners leading their own learning through the use of proficiency scales and goal setting as well as simple tasks that foster independence. This session will include how to establish a physical and emotional environment that lends itself to agency, teaching “soft skills” that are required for students to be independent, and designing learning experiences for students to practice being in charge of their learning.

Telling Our Story: What We Tried, What We Found, How We Changed, Simulating the CBL experience from the student perspective, Tracking Progress, Goal Setting, And Celebrating Success In CBL, Authentic Learning

All Teachers, Coaches, Administrators

🏫 Room 325

💻 SHARED NOTES

G10: Empower Your District

Holly Williams, Charleston CUSD#1

Come learn from our experiences implementing Empower as our district-wide Learning Management System. We will share implementation strategies that worked and those that didn't and discuss our trials and triumphs of communicating data between Empower, Skyward, and Microsoft. Hopefully, our story will help you along your journey as well!

Telling Our Story: What We Tried, What We Found, How We Changed

Administrators/Coaches/Coordinators

🏫  Art Gallery

💻 SHARED NOTES