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7 Steps for Becoming a
21st Century School or District
Superintendent Leaders Network Webinar
December 3, 2013
Ken Kay, CEO, EdLeader21
E: [email protected]
Twitter: @kenkay21
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Overview
• What is 21st Century Education?
• What are the 7 Steps?
• What is EdLeader21?
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What is 21st Century Education?
The P21 Framework for 21st
Century Learning
www.p21.org
Which student would you choose?
Student A
Student B
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Math
Content Mastery
Science
English
Social Studies
Critical thinker
Effective
communicator
Effective collaborator
Creative and
innovative
How does 21st century education
relate to the Common Core?
AP exam redesign for biology
Take a look at this college-level biology question
The creeping horizontal and subterranean
stems of ferns are referred to as
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Prothalli
Fronds
Stipes
Roots
Rhizomes
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Now examine this college-level biology question
H+ + HCO3
H20 + C02
The equation above shows a reversible reaction that occurs in
blood. An Olympic marathoner training at high altitude in Colorado
feels dizzy and begins hyperventilating while taking a run. Her
blood pH is elevated, resulting in alkalosis. How will normal blood
pH be restored?
1.
2.
3.
4.
An increase in 02 concentration in the plasma will lead to a decrease in H+
concentration
An increase in CO2 concentration in the plasma will lead to an increase in H+
concentration
A decrease in sweating will lead to an increase in HCO3 concentration
A decrease in respiration will lead to an increase in plasma O2 concentration
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The Common Core is a strong
platform to begin 21st century
education. Is it enough?
Common Core
…and More
Critical
Thinking
Collaboration
Problem Solving
Communication
Skills
Creativity
Global Competency
Financial Literacy
Self Direction
Tech Literacy
How are 21st century districts
preparing for the common core?
Example:
Catalina Foothills School District
Student A
Student B
Student C
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Math
Content
Mastery
Content Mastery
Science
Critical
Thinking
Problem Solving
English
Problem
Solving
Collaboration
Social Studies
Communication
Critical Thinking
Communication
Creativity
Global Competence
Self-Direction
What are the 7 Steps?
Resource on the 7 Steps
To order: http://tinyurl.com/EL21-7Steps
Vision
Upper Arlington
City School District
(Upper Arlington, Ohio)
www.uaschools.org
Step 2: Create a community consensus
• Design an appropriate process.
• Have your board make the new
framework official policy.
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Leading examples
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Compass to 2015
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Critical and Creative Thinkers, Innovators,
and Problem Solvers
Critical Thinking  Creative/Innovative Thinking  Problem Solving
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Effective Communicators and Collaborators
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Globally Aware, Independent, Responsible Learners
and Citizens
Information Literacy  Listening  Collaboration  Communication
Social Responsibility  Sustainability  Interdependence 
Health Literacy
www.vbschools.com
Step 3: Align your system
Tool for Step 3
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Step 4: Focus on Professional
Development
Example:
Center for Authentic Intellectual Work
(www.centerforaiw.com)
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Step 5: Focus on Curriculum
Step 5: Focus on Assessment
Example: New Tech Network
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Assessment
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Focus on Assessment
Example: Catalina Foothills Report Card
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Assessment
Focus on Assessment
Example: Use Rubrics for the 4Cs
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Assessment
EdLeader21 4Cs Rubrics – Elementary, Middle, High
Focus on Assessment
Example: Upper Arlington Capstone Project
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Assessment
Upper Arlington High School Capstone Project Rubric
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Step 6: Use the 4Cs to Support
Teachers
Engage your teachers. (Example: “Preparing
21st Century Students for a Global Society:
An Educator’s Guide to the 4Cs”)
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Share with
your teachers
this 4Cs Guide
for Educators.
http://www.nea.org/tools/52217.htm
Pedagogy
Example: Austin’s Butterfly
Austin’s Butterfly
Austin’s Butterfly
Austin’s Butterfly
Assignment Photo
Draft 3
Draft 1
Draft 2
Draft 4
Draft 5
Austin’s Butterfly
Final (Draft 6)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFHf7jAfJlg
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Step 7: Focus on
Continuous Improvement
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Create a continuous improvement culture
(Example: High Tech High protocol at
http://tinyurl.com/HTH-TuningProtocol)
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What is EdLeader21?
EdLeader21 is a professional
learning community of
superintendents and education
leaders committed to 21st
century education.
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EdLeader21 has over 130 members from 31 states
and Singapore, representing over 2 million students.
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EdLeader21 Features
Tools & Resources
Networking
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Conclusion
We will never have 21st century
education in this country if we don’t
support schools and districts in
their efforts to implement 21st
century education.
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Contact me:
Ken Kay
[email protected]
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