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Student advisory council presents 'learner's mindset' work and recommends next year focus on adaptability
Summary
Students from the superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC) presented district work on the ‘learner’s mindset,’ highlighted student-produced videos and surveys, and recommended adaptability as next year’s focus. Board members asked staff to share the council’s survey data with the full board.
Members of the district’s Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC) presented their year-long work to the Naperville CUSD 203 Board of Education on April 21, outlining how students engaged with the district’s “profile of a learner” competency called the learner’s mindset.
Student representatives from elementary, middle and high schools described activities including interviews with school principals, creation of individual- and group-produced videos, and student surveys that informed recommendations. The council emphasized learning as a process of learning, unlearning and relearning; several student speakers described how the competency shaped their own study habits and leadership. An SSAC-produced video, shown to the board, summarized student reflections from participating schools.
The council recommended that the district adopt “adaptability” as the next profile-of-a-learner focus, citing rapid change in technology and society and the need to prepare students to adjust their perspectives and skills. Middle-school representatives summarized survey results from the Innovative School Experience feedback work: roughly 2,775 middle-school students completed an ISE-related survey and suggested more exploratory courses, more flexible passing periods, and additional options for arts, computer science and practical business skills.
Board members thanked student presenters and asked the administration to share the underlying survey data with board members. Donna Wankie asked that the SSAC data be posted for the board to review; several board members requested the raw survey output and follow-up reports. Board members also praised the program as a model for meaningful student voice and said they look forward to the council’s continued work on adaptability.
Ending: SSAC members presented tokens of appreciation to principals and district leaders and posed for a group photo with the superintendent and cabinet.
