Kunskapsskolan and The KED Program November 28, 2011

1. Kunskapsskolan and The KED ProgramNovember 28, 2011

2. Kunskapsskolan – an independent operator of innovating schools Private company founded in 1999 First schools started in 2000 Structured model for personalized education Strong emphasis on joint processes,bench-marking and best-practice Student results above comparable schools and national average Operating UK Academies from September 2010 First US charter school opened in September 2011 Largest shareholder: Magnora (the Emilsson family) and Investor AB (the public holding company of the Wallenberg family)

3. Kunskapsskolan in Sweden Täby Saltsjöbaden Falun Uppsala Kista Spånga Enköping Västerås Botkyrka Nacka Internationella Norrköping Nyköping Globen Enskede Fruängen Göteborg Hägerstensåsen Gamleby Borås Jönköping Tyresö Helsingborg Lund Landskrona Malmö Ystad 25 Secondary Schools (ages 12-15) 8 Upper Secondary Schools (age 16-18) ~10,000 students ~ 800 employees Trelleborg

4. Above average student results (Secondary school, Sweden) Points Kunskapsskolan National average

5. Kunskapsskolan in the UKThe Learning Schools Trust Three Academies operated, through the Learning Schools Trust;- Hampton Academy in Richmond- Twickenham Academy in Richmond- Ipswich Academy in Suffolk Approx 2500 students and 300 employees KED Program adapted to English curriculum and exam system Academies: non selective and state financed schools

6. Kunskapsskolan in NYCInnovate Manhattan Charter School Public middle school in downtown Manhattan Opened in September 2011 Provides non-selective, unique educational opportunity KED Program adapted to NYS and common core standards

7. The idea: Finding an educational concept for this century We replace the rigid structuresof the traditional school… …with modern techniquesfor coaching and empoweringeach individual student

8. Team work Problem solving Interpersonal skills Communication skills Listening Personal development Creativity Leadership Source: Fortune Magazine Goal setting Organizational effectiveness Computation Reading skills Skills most desired from future employees by Fortune 500 companies

9. Kunskapsskolan’s Mission To develop and operate outstanding schools where students, through personalized learning and clear goals, will stretch their boundaries and learn more than they thought possible

10. The goal for every KED school is to be the best school. We define “best” in four dimensions. • The best academic performance • The most satisfied students and parents • The best and most satisfied teachers • Operational excellence; Generating an operational surplus for long term development Kunskapsskolan’s primary goals Each goal should be defined, measured and provides the basis for our planning and management processes’. This is also the key tool for the board/managements’ governance of the school

11. The KED Program

12. Kunskapsskolan’s Business idea To develop, implement and operate a coherent program for personalized education • Business models • Operatedschools • Licencedschools • JV and partnerships

13. Core Educational ConceptThe KED Program

14. Starting with the individual student and her needs, ambitions and educational goals 14

15. A great emphasis on goals • Goals lead one to assume responsibility for one’s own life. • Goals lead to better results, provided that the goals are clear, challenging and reasonable. • Refer to: Goals – KED Core Manual 2011-12

16. Personal coaching– the center of gravity in the KED Program Weekly Personal coaching session Individual study plan Logbook Progress tracking review and development discussion

17. Every resource, process and building block of the school is designed to support the educational program and to liberate high quality teacher time to be used for high quality student coaching 17

18. Personalized Schedules National standards and curriculum Student ’s goals & learning plan School schedule Student schedule

19. Curriculum in Steps and ThemesUK example

20. The Learning portal - anywhere, anytime, any way

21. The Learning Portal- a resource for learning • All steps and courses easily accessible 24/7 • One access point for texts, illustrations, assignments, instructions, encyclopedias and news • Clear goals and marks criteria • Student, teachers and families can follow progress through the logbook and on-line 21

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24. Goals and criterias

25. To learn and to do To do To learn

26. Assessment and Progress Tracking Students’ individual study plans and progress towards goals documented on the Educational Documentation System (EDS). Allows for mastery tracking over time and real time insight in learning progression for families

27. Teachers have multiple roles –constituting a partnership in learning • Personal coach for number of students • General coach and team member • Subject teacher • Contents and methodology developer • Significantly more time with students

28. Rooms for learning Openness, light and bright colours Activity centre Study room Creative workshop Lecture hall /theatre Cafeteria

29. The school is not a teaching factory it is a work place for learning Design of facilities are an integral part of our educational program Environment to support the learning process Efficient use of space Facilities characterized by openness, light and bright colors No corridors or dead space. Every space is a learning space 29

30. Proven results with the KED Program Academic advantages • Strong academic achievement, outstanding with “the tails” • Pleasant social environment and less problems with bullying • Students learn responsibility, collaboration, inter social skills, goal orientation and work discipline = better preparation for higher education and modern work life Operative advantages • Better utilization of teachers- and facilities resources • Replicability • Cost efficiency

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33. Kunskapsskolan Education Sweden ABwww.kunskapsskolan.com