Start from the beginning with this session that provides general foundational information regarding competency-based education systems, beginning with the work of the Stage 1 and Stage 2 teams who created the Kansas Navigating Change document, moving into a comparison of traditional systems to competency-based systems, and ending with steps schools can take to begin the

Let's be honest... the document is overwhelming. Take some time to explore and understand more about the competences with Lori as we understand what is in the document and what are competencies. We'll also explore the assessments and instructional examples as well. Did you know there are competencies for Dance?? Lead Presenter - Lori Jensen

This session focuses on finding and using the instructional examples within the Navigating Change document. The instructional examples provide educators with numerous ideas for addressing how the competencies can be operationalized in classroom, hybrid or remote learning environments. The structure of these instructional examples illustrate how the competencies can be integrated across content areas, incorporated

Shifting to competency-based learning begins with a clear concept about grade-level outcomes with a focus on high expectations of complexity and cognitive rigor. Using backward design principles, teachers recognize a variety of learning trajectories, develop multiple learning opportunities for accessing the class content, and provide authentic demonstrations of master of learning. Lead Presenter - Robi

How is your Advisory Time / Seminar time going? Do you have buy-in from all teachers? Is there a plan? Are your students engaged? Let's discuss some strategies that are working for schools. Several resources will be shared. Lead Presenter: Lori Jensen Wilson