Conversation 2007: P-20 Presentation November 16, 2007 Shaping Educational Excellence in Colorado.
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Transcript of Conversation 2007: P-20 Presentation November 16, 2007 Shaping Educational Excellence in Colorado.
Conversation 2007:
P-20 Presentation
November 16, 2007
Shaping Educational Excellence in Colorado
Process Overview
Round 1: What should be the goal(s) of public education?
Round 2: What strategies should we use to achieve those goals?
Round 3: What must we do to implement those strategies?
Round 1: What should be the goal(s) of public education?
10 Dialogues held in various communities around the state
Open-ended question about goals
Captured & prioritized all ideas
Synthesized ideas — top 10 list(Included 90% of all ideas)
Round 2: Identifying Strategies to Reach Goals
15 meetings across state
Prioritized goal statements
Open-ended questions regarding strategies for achieving goals
Strategies synthesized into categories & themes
Round 2: Prioritize Goal Statements (avg. priority)
1. Help all students achieve their maximum potential (3.24)
2. Develop critical and creative thinkers (3.95)
3. Ensure a basic proficiency in skills and facts (4.70)
4. Ensure all students are prepared for post-secondary options (vocational or college) (4.84)
5. Develop responsible citizens (4.91)
6. Inspire lifelong learners (5.48)
7. Educate the whole child (5.79)
8. Produce globally competitive workers/economically viable adults (6.23)
9. Teach ethics/character (6.87)
10. Teach global awareness (7.87)
Round 2: Key Strategy Areas
Standards & Curriculum
Instructional Methods
Community/Parent/Student Engagement
P-20 Transitions
Systemic Design Principles
Funding
Social Service Support
Assessment
Teacher Training & Support
School Culture & Climate
Facilities
Governance
Round 2: Reflections on Results
Good Ideas (e.g., ideas for improving instruction, suggestions for engaging parents)
Priorities & Common Ground (e.g., high expectations for all learners; option for universal early childhood education)
Tensions & Dilemmas (e.g., covering core content vs. mastering skills, balancing choice and equity)
Share with P-20 Council & CDE
Ongoing dialogue
Round 2: Top Priorities and Common Ground
Differentiate instruction/learning opportunities (24%)
Integrate academics with real world (16%)
Engage and inform parents/support students (7.7%)
Reform teacher tenure/certification/teaching (7.3%)
Raise/universalize standards (6.8%)
Round 2: Reflections on Results (con’t)
To reach our shared goals (Round 1), we need to employ a number of key strategies (Round 2) much more aggressively.
However, when we try to implement some of the most important strategies, we find ourselves in a downward spiral dilemma.
A Sample of the Downward Spiral Dilemma
To implement a strategy like “smaller class sizes,” schools need more funds
Before the community will support more funds, they need to see more accountability
For teachers to be held more accountable, they need to be sure of the parent support
Before parents can be more fully supportive, schools have to be more welcoming and better equipped to serve each child’s needs
Current Context: Isolation & Frustration
Students
Families
Educators
Community
20th Century View of Education System
Students
Families
Educators
Community
21st Century View of Learning System
Students
Families
Educators
Community
Examples of Reciprocal Relationships
Students
Families
Educators
Community
• Community provides adequate resources.
• Educators induce students to meet learning goals
• Educators individualize learning.
• Students take responsibility for their learning.
Discussion Task: Describe Needs & Responsibilities
Students
Need:
Responsible for:
Educators
Need:
Responsible for:
Families
Need:
Responsible for:
Community
Need:
Responsible for:
Implications for the P-20 Council
Universal theme: need for integrated, mutually responsible solutions
P-3
Dropout Prevention
Educators
Data and Accountability
Preparations and Accountability
Now What?
Capstone meeting — November 20 6:00 PM, Bruce Randolph Middle School in Denver
Integrate results with other statewide conversations– HB 1118 (CASB)– Great Education Colorado– C21L– By the People
Final presentation to P-20 on November 27
Engage and inform the network of participants