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GWDC Education Policy Workgroup Draft Policy Recommendations Mo Amundson, Chair. GWDC Quarterly Meeting May 13, 2010. Workgroup Objectives.
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GWDC Education Policy WorkgroupDraft Policy RecommendationsMo Amundson, Chair GWDC Quarterly Meeting May 13, 2010
Workgroup Objectives • All Minnesota students will graduate from high school, with “college and career readiness” skills that lead to a degree, credential or career that provides family-sustaining wages and pathways to advancement. • Minnesota schools provide a variety of opportunities for all students to connect their learning to the world around them, including the world of work.
Individual Learning Plans • Required for all students as a way to explore personal interests, learning styles, and postsecondary options. • Plans should identify necessary actions and help students make informed choices. • Student progress should be reviewed by school districts, school staff, and parents on at least an annual basis. • School districts design and implement ILPs.
Integrating K-12 and the Workplace • Embedding strands into state academic standards to link classroom learning to real-world applications. • Implementing assessments of college and career ready skills, identified by MEIRS. • Providing “on ramp” supports. • Requiring teachers to participate in workplace-related training. • Partnering with local businesses.
Increased Postsecondary Options in HS • Collaboration between school districts and postsecondary institutions. • Developing supports and interventions to help all students take advantage of dual credit opportunities. • Examining innovative dual credit funding options. • Supporting the creation of a “Dual Credit Advisory Board” as defined by CCRPI.
“21st Century Schools” • Awards given to schools that take innovative, comprehensive approaches to preparing students for college and career, including: • Collaboration with business and postsecondary • Flexible service delivery and funding models • Dual credit opportunities • Curriculum integrated with relevant applications • Individual Learning Plans • Targeted professional development for teachers • Use of technology in the classroom
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