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Importance of Shared Vision

Jessica Enderson

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ShareD Vision

Importance of creating

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Aligns Professional Development

Aligns Stakeholders

Promotes Consistency and Continuity

Guides Curriculum Development

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Enhances Student Engagement

Supports Systemic Change

Builds Support & Trust

Defines Roles & responsibilites

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Goal 2

Home

"In K-12 competency-based education, a shared vision is not just a guiding light; it is the very foundation upon which every lesson is built, every assessment is designed, and every student's success is measured. It unites educators, students, and the community in a common goal: to cultivate learners who are not only knowledgeable but also capable of applying their understanding in diverse contexts. This shared vision ensures that education is a journey marked not by the time spent in a classroom, but by the depth and breadth of competencies achieved, preparing students for both the challenges and opportunities of the future."

Aligns Stakeholders

A shared vision ensures that all stakeholders, including educators, students, parents, and the community, understand and are committed to the goals of the education system. This alignment is crucial for creating a coherent and focused approach to education that meets the diverse needs of students.

Jessica Enderson

Goal 3

Goal 1

"Change is never easy, especially in a system that has been in place for over 150 years and we will defend it even if we know it doesn’t work, because it is all we know."

Guides Curriculum Development

Competency-based education focuses on mastering skills and knowledge at the student's own pace. A shared vision helps in designing a curriculum that is flexible yet rigorous, ensuring that all learners achieve the competencies necessary for their future success.

Richard DeLorenzo

Goal 4

Goal 2

Promotes Consistency and Continuity

“If teachers systematically attend to classroom strategies and behaviors (Domain 1), planning and preparing (Domain 2), reflecting on teaching (Domain 3), and collegiality and professionalism (Domain 4), they will surely enhance their professional status.”

In competency-based systems, students progress upon mastery rather than time spent in class. A shared vision ensures that there is consistency and continuity in how competencies are defined, taught, assessed, and reported across grades and subjects, providing a clear and coherent pathway for student learning.

― Robert J. Marzano, Effective Supervision: Supporting the Art and Science of Teaching

Goal 5

Goal 3

"Professional development that is aligned to a shared vision in K-12 competency-based education is the bridge between vision and reality. It empowers educators to become architects of change, equipping them with the tools and strategies to design learning experiences that meet every student where they are. This focused approach to professional growth ensures that teachers are not just disseminators of knowledge, but facilitators ready to guide students through the complexities of the 21st century. Essentially, it is the catalyst that transforms the vision of competency-based education into tangible outcomes for our learners."

Aligns Professional Development

Educators play a critical role in the success of competency-based education. A shared vision supports targeted professional development that equips teachers with the skills and strategies needed to facilitate personalized learning paths, assess competencies effectively, and support each student's growth.

Jessica Enderson

Goal 6

Goal 4

"Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be."

Enhances Student Engagement

When students understand the goals of their learning and see how it connects to their interests and future aspirations, they are more likely to be engaged and motivated. A shared vision helps create a learning environment that values and builds on students' strengths, interests, and goals.

Rita Pierson

Goal 7

Goal 5

“Management is a set of processes that can keep a complicated system of people and technology running smoothly. The most important aspects of management include planning, budgeting, organizing, staffing, controlling, and problem solving. Leadership is a set of processes that creates organizations in the first place or adapts them to significantly changing circumstances. Leadership defines what the future should look like, aligns people with that vision, and inspires them to make it happen despite the obstacles”

Supports Systemic Change

Transitioning to a competency-based education system requires significant changes in policy, practice, and culture. A shared vision acts as a guiding star for this transformation, helping stakeholders navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and stay focused on the ultimate goal of improving student learning and outcomes.

John P. Kotter

Goal 8

Goal 6

Builds Support & Trust

"Wise men put their trust in ideas and not in circumstances."

A clear and compelling shared vision communicates the value and benefits of competency-based education to the broader community. It helps build public support and trust by showing how this approach prepares students for the complexities of the modern world and future workforce demands.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Goal 9

Goal 7

Defines Roles & Responsibilites

"The ultimate goal of change is when people see themselves as shareholders with a stake in the success of the system as whole."

A shared vision ensures that all members of the school community are working together toward the common goal of preparing students for success in the 21st century. It creates a cohesive, focused approach to education that recognizes the unique contributions of each stakeholder in the learning process.

Michael Fullan