Sustainable Change
How building capacity, networking and continuous quality improvement contribute to system sustainability
There are many ways to affect change in your school district or classroom. How do you sustain that change? When KnowledgeWorks partners with a state, community or district to shift to personalized, competency-based learning, we ensure sustainability by:
- Building the capacity of district leaders, educators and learners
We work alongside teachers to scale student-centered approaches and model the practices of a personalized, competency-based environment in all interactions. When a design lab or workshop ends, we stay connected and available to give feedback on approaches or provide a different perspective. KnowledgeWorks professional development workshops are tailored based on educator needs and level of readiness. - Creating networking and peer-to-peer learning opportunities
The learning communities with whom we partner have access to opportunities to connect and learn from each other’s experiences both within their state and across the country. Learning opportunities include school visits, shared professional development, multi-district convenings and a growing national network. - Relying on evidence-based practices and continuous quality improvement
The field of personalized, competency-based learning is growing quickly, and so is the body of data that supports the impacts and outcomes of student-centered and competency-based approaches to teaching and learning. Continuous quality improvement is embedded in our approach, enabling us to intervene when needed and to improve upon success.
Network with other educators committed to personalizing learning
Networking opportunities include school visits, shared professional development, multi-district convenings and virtual peer-to-peer learning.
We're in this together.
KnowledgeWorks does not set up systems for partners to rely on us but rather to rely on each other. Sustaining the work of personalized, competency-based learning can be difficult at times – but it’s rewarding.
As professionals, we rarely take the time for ourselves to check in with other colleagues about issues that causes or struggle or that do not allow us to always show up as our most authentic self. KnowledgeWorks has created that space.
Eric Brooks
Instructional Coach, Yuma Union High School District, Yuma, Arizona
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