Professional Development:
And…
Creating PROGRAMS and a MINDSET that supports the following premise...
To succeed academically and thrive as individuals, all students must have access to:
- § Innovative, engaging, and rigorous coursework with the supports that build on the strengths of each learner and enable students to develop to their full potential.
- § Vital educational technology and relevant career and technical programs.
- § Highly effective teachers supported by ongoing professional development.
- § Additional resources for strengthening schools, families, and communities.
And…
To achieve this systemic continuity, ASCD proposes:
- § School settings that are physically and emotionally safe for every student and adult.
- § Personalized learning opportunities that engage students in relevant curriculum and challenging educational plans leading to proficiency, achievement, and ultimately graduation.
- § Mentoring programs where every student is supported and encouraged by an adult mentor in the school building.
- § Flexible use of time enabling schools to develop alternative approaches to fulfilling graduation requirements, other than the Carnegie Unit, the traditional school year, and other antiquated conventions that inhibit 21st century learning.
- § Supporting business, community, and family engagement by providing incentives to businesses and community services that align with expanded student learning opportunities and innovative programs for earning credit.
- § Incentives for school-university partnerships to articulate and align curriculum between secondary to post-secondary education to increase college readiness.
- § Alternative opportunities for students who are not succeeding in traditional high school programs.
- § Enactment of the Secondary School Innovation Fund Act (formerly the GRADUATES Act) and the Graduation Promise Act.
This information was copied from: (http://www.ascd.org/public_policy/Legislative_Agenda/Legislative_Agenda.aspx#equitable-opps)
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