Leveraging the PLP to enhance Personalized Proficiency-based Learning
Schools are notorious for taking on a plethora of initiatives that, all too often, feel disjointed and overwhelming. No doubt, the intentions behind the various initiatives are rooted in best intentions, but implementation often feels disconnected for students and teachers. We have a tremendous opportunity in Vermont, with a convergence of statewide initiatives rooted in […]
The Fate of Proficiency-Based Learning in Vermont
The topic of proficiency-based learning continues to dominate conversations in schools across the state of Vermont. We are rapidly approaching 2020, the first year that students must graduate high school based on proficiency, instead of merely from the accrual of Carnegie units. This deadline has some school and district administrators a bit anxious and […]
Finding the Right Balance Between Transferable Skills and Content Knowledge
A central component of Vermont’s proficiency-based graduation requirement set within the Educational Quality Standards (EQS) is that students must demonstrate proficiency in both content knowledge AND transferable skills. Most schools in Vermont have embraced the inclusion of transferable skills, but how this shift is framed varies considerably from district to district. Some districts have struck […]