Intentional Professional Learning encompasses purposeful development aligned with the school’s holistic readiness vision and shared identity. Incorporating adult learning theory (discover, discussion, do) builds capacity to effectively support students. Prioritizing best practices for those facing opportunity disparities, it is strategically designed to optimize time usage and creatively embedded throughout the day, week, month, and year. Its focus on creating engaging environments fosters student belonging and connection.
Statements Depicting the Ideal Pursuit of a School
- Professional learning is aligned with the school’s holistic vision for readiness and reflects the school’s shared identity.
- Incorporates adult learning theory (discover, discussion, do) to build adult capacity to deliver for kids.
- Intentionally focused on best practices serving students who are furthest from opportunity
- Strategically designed to maximize use of time (early release, PD days, etc..) and to be creatively embedded throughout the day, week, month, and year.
- Focused on creating environments where students feel a sense of belonging, connection, and fully engage.
Quotes
“You don’t learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing and falling over.”
– Richard Branson
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
– Benjamin Franklin