Strengthening Local Assessment Systems for Personalized, Proficiency-Based Education: Strategies and Tools for Professional Learning. Issue Brief

• Authors : Fitzsimmons, Pat

Subjects: Faculty Development; School Districts; Summative EvaluationVermont

• Source: Aurora Institute.

• Abstract: Local comprehensive assessment systems (LCAS) are essential for ensuring equitable learning opportunities for all students. They have the potential to ensure that each and every ... ERIC

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Maine's Superintendents' Perceptions of Proficiency-Based Education and Proficiency-Based Diploma Systems

• Authors : Johnson, Amy F.

Subjects: Superintendents; Administrator Attitudes; Competency Based EducationMaine

• Source: Center for Education Policy, Applied Research, and Evaluation.

• Abstract: Nationally, over the past few decades, standards-based school reform has taken root as a policy initiative and instructional model. This has advanced the use of ... ERIC

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"In Theory It's a Good Idea": Understanding Implementation of Proficiency-Based Education in Maine

• Authors : Shakman, Karen; Foster, Brandon; Khanani, Noman

Subjects: Competency Based Education; Student Centered Learning; Learner EngagementMaineSAT (College Admission Test)

• Source: Education Development Center, Inc..

• Abstract: Student-centered learning encompasses four overlapping and complementary principles (JFF, 2014): competency-based progression, personalization, flexibility in where and when learning takes place, and facilitation of key skills ... As Provided

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Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems in Maine: Getting to Graduation (Supporting Students in High Schools Implementing Standards-Based Education and Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements)

• Authors : Stump, Erika; Doykos, Bernadette; Brache, Maria Rios

Subjects: High School Graduates; Graduation Requirements; Academic AchievementMaine

• Source: Center for Education Policy, Applied Research, and Evaluation.

• Abstract: In the 127th Maine State Legislative Session, "An Act to Implement Certain Recommendations of the Maine Proficiency Education Council" (S.P. 660 -- L.D. 1627) was ... ERIC

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Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems in Maine: Educator Perceptions of Implementation

• Authors : Johnson, Amy; Stump, Erika

Subjects: High School Graduates; Graduation Requirements; Competency Based EducationMaine

• Source: Center for Education Policy, Applied Research, and Evaluation.

• Abstract: In 2012, the Maine legislature passed a bill requiring public school districts to implement proficiency-based high school diploma requirements. Amendments were passed in subsequent years, and ... ERIC

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The Collaborating States Initiative (CSI) Recommended Process for Developing State Policies and Guidelines to Support Social and Emotional Learning

• Authors : Dusenbury, Linda; Yoder, Nick

Subjects: State Policy; Guidelines; Policy Formation

• Source: Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning.

• Abstract: In the work of the authors with states over the years, they have observed that most follow a similar process when they develop policies or ... ERIC

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Rethinking State Accountability to Support Personalized, Competency-Based Learning in K-12 Education. Issue Brief

• Authors : Patrick, S.; Worthen, M.; Truong, N.

Subjects: Elementary Secondary Education; State Policy; AccountabilityVermont

• Source: iNACOL.

• Abstract: This issue brief shares state policy recommendations and resources for policymakers who are ready to rethink state accountability systems to support student-centered learning. With the ... As Provided

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ESSA: Quick Guides on Top Issues

• Authors : Aragon, Stephanie; Griffith, Mike; Wixom, Micah Ann

Subjects: Educational Legislation; Federal Legislation; Elementary Secondary EducationElementary and Secondary Education Act; No Child Left Behind Act 2001

• Source: Education Commission of the States.

• Abstract: The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), signed into law in December 2015, is the latest reauthorization of one of the most influential pieces of federal education ... ERIC

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Background and Prospects of Schoolchildren's Polylingual Education in the Context of New Federal State Educational Standards

• Authors : Vedishenkova, Marina V.; Gulyaeva, Valentina S.

Subjects: Foreign Countries; Secondary School Students; MultilingualismRussia

• Source: International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, v11 n8 p1889-1900 2016.

• Abstract: The rationale of the problem under study is conditioned by the fact that the compulsory study of a second foreign language at school is a ... As Provided

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Turning Reform into Reality. 2015 Annual Report

Subjects: Educational Change; Annual Reports; Educational Quality

• Source: Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd).

• Abstract: A full year of progress in advancing education reform across America is documented in each of the Foundation for Excellence in Education's Annual Reports. Throughout ... ERIC

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