Culture: Develop and sustain a school-wide culture that promotes Gold Standard PBL as a vehicle for advancing excellence and equity in student outcomes.

• Facilitate the creation and use of a set of shared agreements and core values that promote risk-taking, trust, and growth among students and adults.

• Model and expect adults to collaboratively examine practice and to provide and receive high-quality peer-to-peer feedback on project implementation.

• Engage families and community members as active participants in presentations of learning at all levels.

Element

Our district organizes presentations of learning and exhibitions to model a culture of transparency and learning.

Why This Matters

Presentations of learning and exhibitions are opportunities for schools to celebrate, reflect on, and share their experiences with PBL. They serve as powerful learning experiences to learn from each other.

Element

Our district publicly communicates to all stakeholders the current reality of GSPBL implementation.

Why This Matters

Sharing the responsibility for PBL implementation increases ownership across the district and leads to sustainability.

Element

Our district celebrates the successful implementation of GSPBL in public settings, through print and social media.

Why This Matters

Consistently communicating with all district stakeholders in a clear and transparent way regarding PBL implementation ensures buy-in.

Element

Our district meeting agendas incorporate Gold Standard Design Elements.

Why This Matters

The elements of Gold Standard PBL can be embodied as a mindset across all tiers of the district.