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Students In Every Grade Will Experience A New Approach To Instruction That Focuses On Key Skills For Success In A Modern World
Students In Every Grade Will Experience A New Approach To Instruction That Focuses On Key Skills For Success In A Modern World
The Profile of a Virginia Graduate establishes a new set of expectations – known as the 5 C’s:
~Critical thinking ~Creative thinking ~Communication ~Collaboration ~Citizenship~
Radford City Public Schools (RCPS) aspires to offer its students an education that is relevant, relatable, and interactive. When the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) developed and published its’ Profile of a High School Graduate, RCPS knew that a change in instructional delivery was needed to make students “life-ready.” Jobs in scientific, technical, or healthcare areas were exploding, and the division began its response by visiting innovative school divisions including High Tech High in San Diego, California, exploring STEM programs including Warhill High School in Williamsburg, VA, and diving into high-quality teacher professional development (PD), including “Lesson Study.” RCPS adopted a hybrid schedule to increase hands-on, interactive learning, trained teachers in Project Lead the Way practices, and began the task of integrating core content with technology strands and standards.
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