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A Framework for Change Next Generation Leadership Academy Lexington, Kentucky 12 September 2013. Gene Wilhoit Executive Director. Change Must Have a Purpose.
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A Framework for Change Next Generation Leadership Academy Lexington, Kentucky 12 September 2013 Gene Wilhoit Executive Director
Change Must Have a Purpose Our purpose, as educators, is to graduate all students ready for the demands of further learning, prepared for next steps in a chosen career, and equipped with the attributes to become contributing citizens in a highly interconnected, ever evolving world
What Will it Take? • Clear and articulate vision that is compelling and inclusive • A framework of principles to underpin all aspects of work • A theory of change that is faithful to the vision, but grounded in reality and based in evidence
Are We Teaching What Matters Most? • What does it mean to be an “educated person” • What do we mean by “ready” • Beyond core knowledge, what characteristics do we hope children will develop and leave with? • What constitutes world-class knowledge and skills?
Knowledge Mastery of rigorous content CCR Strategies to learn & engage Capacities & Habits of mind Skills Dispositions
The paths we are following do not lead to the places we want to go If we don’t change direction, we may end up where we are headed
Where Are You Headed? • Where are you already shifting practice? • What’s your next, best opportunity?
Design Principles for Transforming Systems World-Class Knowledge and Skills Competency-based Systems Personalized Learning Systems of Supports The Learner Anytime, Anywhere Learning Student Agency
Gene.Wilhoit@uky.edu Executive Director Linda.Pittenger@uky.edu Chief Operating Officer Leslee.Hellmann@uky.edu Executive Assistant 1648 McGrathiana Parkway Lexington 859.425.1121