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District staff outline 'vision of a learner' process and next steps for community feedback
Summary
District curriculum staff updated the committee on the year-long "vision of a learner" project: timeline of outreach since October, surveys and focus groups, draft competencies and plans to gather broader community feedback and draft "I can" statements for students.
Staff presented an update on the district's "vision of a learner" project, describing work since October to draft competencies and plan community engagement.
Presenters said the project began with activities at Brookline High School faculty meetings and evolved through focus groups with students, surveys sent in February to students (grade 6+), staff and families, and synthesis work to draft competencies. The presenters described workshops with other districts, feedback sessions with K'8 principals, and an intent to produce "I can" statements that let students see how competencies translate into observable actions.
Short-term plans include sharing a draft of competencies with community constituencies for feedback, meeting with Brookline High School students to begin drafting "I can" statements, and developing a year-two implementation plan over the summer that will be tailored differently for the high school and K'8 schools.
Presenters emphasized alignment across grade bands and the need for principals and curriculum coordinators to coordinate implementation in the fall.
