An OverviewApril, 2013SCHOOL CALENDAR 2.0

Champlain ValleySuperintendent’s Association

From the VSA Education

Quality Framework

PROVIDING CONTEXT

A system that responds to

every learner’s interests,

aptitude and learning style to

meet the full potential of

every student

WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION AGENDA

1. Assuring success for every student2. Supporting a new vision for teaching and

learning3. Engaging and supporting families and

communities4. Delivering and using world-class

technology5. Providing effective leadership

Five Points of the “Agenda”

Personalized learning planPartnership with higher education,

businesses, and communitiesAccess to rigorous,

relevant learning beyond the schoolhouse

Focusing on:“Assuring success for every student”

2014-2015 School YearSCHOOL CALENDAR 2.0

Focus on student learning/achievementMinimize summer regressionMaximize time within 175 student days“Intersessions” for multiple purposesSupports better school climateEmbedded professional developmentResponsive to diverse demographics

Premise Behind Shift

Applied LearningRe-teaching, interventionIndividualized

enrichment choicesCollaborative opportunities with expertsMore evenly distributed pace of educationTime for creation, reflection, involvement

Intersession Possibilities: Students

Essex H. S.

students work in the

FabLab

Analysis of student data

Customization of individual learning plans

Creation of partnerships

Collaboration and preparationCommon Core State Standards, NextGen Science, SBAC

Intersession Possibilities: Teachers

Thousands of Chittenden County educators gather for collaborative PD (Aug. 2008)

Expand students’ interests/talentsMultiple tutoring/remediation sessionsMinimizes “summer boredom”Broadens opportunities for family timeBalances school and

family life

Intersession Possibilities: Families