This month, we've been exploring personalizing learning, teacher collaboration, and creating long-term sustainability in your district through internal growth and development pipelines.

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Esteemed Colleague,

This month, our team has been writing and talking about personalizing learning, teacher collaboration through communities of practice, and creating long-term sustainability in your district through internal growth and development pipelines. As always, that's just the tip of the iceberg for this month's content, so be sure to dive into all the new resources below!

Enjoy!
The Learner-Centered Collaborative Team

QUICK HITS

📖 5(ish)-minute reads for those in-between moments

FEATURED ARTICLE: Centering Learners by Design: Shaping the Future of Education (7-minute read)

"To truly serve every learner, we need to shift to a learner-centered paradigm, where schools are reimagined as dynamic community hubs that place learners and their growth at the heart of every decision." ~Katie Martin

Scaling Learner-Centered Innovation: It Takes a Community (of Practice) (5-minute read)

"These communities are built on trust, shared values, and the understanding that the collective wisdom of the group will lead to more meaningful, scalable change." ~Brittany Griffin

Homegrown Talent: The Strategic Importance of Internal Growth Pipelines in Education (3-minute read)

"By creating clear, accessible pathways for professional growth, we enhance our educational offerings and build a legacy of committed, innovative leaders." ~Devin Vodicka

The Power of Student Voice in Creating Learner-Centered Systems (3-minute read)

"Without student input, the district wouldn’t have access to this critical perspective, and it highlights why student voices are so essential. We bring lived experience and insights that data alone cannot capture."

See Me, Know Me, Grow Me: Personalizing Learning for Learner Agency and Success (3-minute read)

"To truly see our students, we must create spaces where their voices are heard and valued. Amplifying learner voice is essential for fostering a sense of belonging and engagement in the classroom." ~Zoë Randall

DEEP DIVES

Long reads, listens, and views for those topics you can't get enough of

FEATURED WEBINAR: Creating Coherence and Aligning Systems Toward a Learner-Centered Vision
 (
56-minute watch)

"You're going to have to decide whether you're going to tinker or you're going to transform." ~Dr. Cory Steiner

PODCAST: Engineering Change: The Power of Intentionality in Learning Communities (54-minute listen)

"There is wisdom in our communities all around us. And we do best when we make those simple human connections." ~Gregg Behr

PODCAST: Collaborating for Success: Episode 34: Families and Caregivers Empowering Teachers (49-minute listen)

"The amount of joy that it gives us as parents to hear from teachers in those few minutes that you provide is priceless." ~Sandy Cima

TOOLS & RESOURCES

Bringing learner-centered practices to life

FEATURED RESOURCE: Learner-Centered Scorecard Guide (access here)

Our Scorecard Guide introduces a powerful tool for measuring and communicating educational progress beyond traditional metrics, aligned with whole-learner outcomes in a learner-centered paradigm. This guide provides a comprehensive framework for designing, implementing, and leveraging Scorecards to drive continuous improvement, engage stakeholders, and tell your school or district's unique story of success.

UPDATED COURSE: Project-Based Learning (access here)

"Are you ready to take your teaching to the next level? Dive into the world of Project-Based Learning (PBL) and give your students the tools they need to tackle real-world challenges, think critically, and drive their own learning. Our newly updated online course will guide you through every step, from project inspiration to real-world implementation in your classroom."

TRENDING COURSE: Learner-Centered AI (access here)

"Whether you’ve been dabbling with ChatGPT and other AI tools or this is all new to you, this course will dive into how AI is changing the world, including education. It will give you actionable ideas and tools you can use to supercharge yourself as an educator (and save time) and empower your students in a learner-centered learning environment. The course will also introduce various challenges and concerns with AI, specifically in an education space, and provide you resources and tools to grapple with them."

UPCOMING EVENTS

Connecting with learner-centered educators in-person and online

FEATURED EVENT: Pre-Conference Workshop: Designing Your Competency-Based Grading & Reporting System (learn more)

November 2, 2024 | New Orleans, LA

LCC WEBINAR: The Power of Storytelling in Building Engaged Learning Communities (register here)

November 21, 12pm PT | Virtual Event

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