21 st Century Innovation Team: Wallingford’s Plan of Action

21st Century Innovation Team:Wallingford’s Plan of Action WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

The 21st Century Innovation Team WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

Sponsorship for the 21st Century Innovation Project Business and Community Support WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

The Process Data collection Research, visits, conferences Design a Plan Next Steps Interviews, surveys, observations WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

Data Collection: Initial Findings 77% WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

Data Collection: Initial Findings 82.4% WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

Data Collection: Initial Findings WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

Interviews, Surveys, and Observations WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

Interviews, Surveys, and Observations Technology Explore Careers Metacognitive Skills Real Life Learning Personalized Learning More Rigor WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

Research, Visits, and Conferences Project-based Learning Independent Learning Time Capstone Projects Innovative Practices Personalized Learning Grade Level Themes Blended Learning, Bring Your Own Device Academies Internships WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013 MULTIPLE INNOVATIVE PATHWAYS FOR LEARNING

Research, Visits, and Conferences AN INNOVATIVEAPPROACH TO LEARNING THAT IS SYSTEMIC AND SUSTAINABLE WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

Student Success Plans Data Collection: Further Findings External Influences SRBI, Scientifically Research-Based Interventions NEASC New England Association of Schools and Colleges District Performance Index Teacher and Administrator Evaluation Common Core State Standards WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

Data Collection: Further Findings Dropouts are more likely…. Dropouts are less likely…. Vote Stay healthy Receive job-based health insurance and pension plans Make civic contributions Smoke Become unemployed Receive public assistance Commit crimes Become incarcerated Raising graduation rates would save taxpayers money, greatly expand tax revenues, boost employment, reduce crime, and improve civic involvement. WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

Data Collection: Further Findings: Research-based Predictors for Dropping Out WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

Data Collection: Further Findings Lack of Student Engagement • Did not like school • Did not feel like they belonged • Could not get along with teachers or students • Not motivated to work hard • Poor grades, could not keep up WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

Data Collection: Further Findings Opportunities for Improvement *Does not include E.C.E. program students WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

Design a Plan WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

Personalized Learning in the Wallingford 100 Plan Personalized learning is… “Paced to learning needs, tailored to learning preferences, and tailored to the specific interests of different learners…. (it) encompasses differentiation and individualization.” (Rethinking Learning, Barbara Bray, Creative Learning Strategist) Personalized learning is… “Empowering students to pursue their (individual interests and) passions while encouraging them to take more responsibility for their education.” (Leadership in Action – New England Secondary School Consortium 2012) Personalized learning is… Empowering students to pull learning in rather than educators pushing it in (Don Cornwall, 21st Century Innovation Project Review Board member) Personalized learning is… Student-centered learning bases the foundation of the educational program on the interests of the child, the needs of the learner and an understanding of how children learn. (NextEd Report from Connecticut Association for Public School Superintendents) WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

Extended learning opportunities • Standards-based assessment • Authentic, performance-based learning • Learning plans with personal goals • Exploratory courses • Experiential learning through projects Personalized Learning in the Wallingford 100 Plan • Flexible pathways to learning • Academies or schools within schools • Structures and endorsements for career pathways • Personal learning network • Student digital identity development • Student authoring online • Student leadership • Service learning • Connect with the community through mentors • Development of core value rubrics and assessments of competency skills WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

Design a Plan: High School First WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

Wallingford 100 Plan for Career and College Readiness Outcome Measures Pedagogy Structures Core Values WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

Theory of Action for Implementation • Standards-based assessment • Structures and Endorsements for Career Pathways • Teacher and Administrator evaluation • Common Core State Standards • Capstone projects • Extended learning opportunities • Student Success Plans Leverage Points • Capacity building structures • Communication with parents and the community • Community support to build local will • District and administrator leadership Success Factors Design Features Implementation Contingencies • Research-based policies and practices • State legislation • Board of Education policies • Systemic and sustainable innovation embedded in District Strategic Plan WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

Community Core Values WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

Next Steps:Wallingford 100 Plan for Career and College Readiness WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

WHAT WAS ONCE A VISION . . . IS BECOMING A REALITY . . . • PTAC, PTO, Family Education Nights • High School Transition Fair • Parent SEE Leadership Training • Adult Education ELL Family Literacy • Collaboration with SCOW • Business Think Tank • March Madness for Mindset Wallingford Public Schools, with families and community, will distinguish itself withinnovative teaching and learning experiences in a safe and supportive environment. Our goal is to ignite learning and excellence in every child so that each becomes a life-long contributor to the local and global communities. • 21st Century Innovation Team • Aquaculture Programming • International Business – E Commerce • Contemporary Global Issues • WPS Cookie Project • University Collaborative with UNH and QU • School Climate Teams and Surveys • District Climate Steering Committee • Security Upgrades • Responsive Classroom • Positive Behavior Supports • Coordinated Health and Wellness Team • Wallingford 100 • League of Innovative Schools • Pathways to Prosperity • Student Success Plans • 2 Credit Algebra • High School Intervention • Contemporary Global Issues course unleveled • Junior Achievement China Initiative • World Language Expansion • Community Partnerships • Senior Prom at the Senior Center • Community Art Space WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

Changing Mindset with 100% Community Support for 100% Engaged Students and 100% Graduation WPS 21st Century Innovation Project 2013

21 st Century Innovation Team: Wallingford’s Plan of Action