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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Reproducible pages are in italics.

About the Authors

Foreword

by Chris Sturgis, Cofounder, CompetencyWorks

Introduction

1 Understanding the Components of an Effective Competency-Based Learning System

A Definition of Competency-Based Learning

Competencies That Address Important Skills and Dispositions

Reflection Questions

2 Building the Foundation of a Competency-Based Learning System Through PLCs

The Foundation of a PLC

The Four Critical Questions of a PLC and Competency-Based Learning

The Three Big Ideas of a PLC

Reflection Questions

3 Developing Competencies and Progressions to Guide Learning

The Relationship Among Competencies, Standards, and Learning Progressions

Grain Size

Multiple Pathways

Competency Development

Learning Progressions and Grading

Embedded Professional Development to Support Understanding of Learning Progressions

Shared Understanding Through Vertical Teams

Project-Based Learning and Competencies

Reflection Questions

4 Changing to Competency-Friendly Grading Practices

The Flaws of the Traditional Grading System

Essential Grading Practices of a Competency-Based Learning System

The Need to Change Grading Practices Over Time

Reflection Questions

5 Creating and Implementing Competency-Friendly Performance Assessments

The Need for Change in Performance Assessment Practices

The Difference Between Competencies and Standards in Assessment Building

Components of Competency-Based Performance Assessment

Collaborative Action

Validation

The Student’s Role in Assessment

Instructional Alignment

Build Common Summative Performance Assessments

Assessment of Skills and Dispositions

Student Self-Reflection

Reflection Questions

6 Responding When Students Need Intervention and Extension

Focusing on the Why of the Intervention and Support

Setting the Stage for Scheduling

Asking Four Questions to Guide Scheduling

Beginning to Build the Schedule

Understanding the Tiers of Intervention

Extending the Learning

Including Special Education

Transitioning to a New Process

Supporting Teachers

Reflection Questions

7 Sustaining the Change Process

Building the Case for Change

Learning From Penguins

Reflection Questions

8 Using a School-Design Rubric to Assess Where Your School Is in Its Competency Journey

Principle 1: Students Move When Ready

Principle 2: Competencies Include Explicit, Measurable, Transferable Learning Objectives That Empower Students

Principle 3: Assessment Is Meaningful

Principle 4: Students Receive Differentiated Support

Principle 5: Learning Outcomes Measure Both Academic Skills and Dispositions

How the Rubric Can Help Build Your School’s Journey

Final Thoughts: Top-Five List for Successful Transition to Competency-Based Learning

Appendix

Competency-Based Learning School-Design Rubric

References and Resources

Index

Breaking With Tradition

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