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by Jeni Gotto (Author), Brian J. Kosena (Author), Robert J. Marzano (Author)
Westminster Public Schools (WPS) in Colorado has embarked on a transformative journey toward competency-based education. Through strategic planning and continuous improvement, WPS developed a learner-centered system prioritizing personalized learning and student agency. Their road map--rooted in shared vision and second-order change--highlights successes and challenges, offering insights on scheduling, school leadership, and systems to guide others in achieving high reliability and impactful school reform.
K-12 school and district leaders can use this book to:
- Understand a sustainable framework that supports continued growth and development
- Envision schools and classrooms as spaces that prioritize students and their learning experiences
- Learn how teachers, students, and the community can each have a meaningful voice in the operation of schools and districts
- Discover new systems for competency-based instruction, assessment, grading, and reporting
- Cultivate a vision for navigating transition and change
Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Shared Vision
Chapter 2: Leadership at All Levels
Chapter 3: Competency-Based Design
Chapter 4: Learner-Centered Classroom
Chapter 5: Continuous Improvement
Chapter 6: Bridging Continuous Improvement to High Reliability
Epilogue
References
Index
Number of Pages: 224
Dimensions: 0.7 x 9.9 x 7 IN
Publication Date: May 14, 2025
