Real World Learning Workbook This workbook is designed

Real World Learning Workbook This workbook is designed to help your leadership team create an action plan implementing and improving real world learning in your school district. In this workbook, you will. . . ● ● ● Self-assess your progress, Reflect on key questions, and Develop an action plan. For more supporting resources, visit realworld. digitalpromise. org

Real World Learning <<Add District Name>> Action Plan

Our vision for Real World Learning: Write your district’s vision statement for Real World Learning here

Vision Self-assess the maturity of your current vision for real world learning Initial Emerging Operational Sustainable School community may understand the value of Real World Learning, but does not share a common definition or intended outcomes School community is making progress articulating a definition for Real World Learning and/or intended outcomes School community shares a clear definition of Real World Learning and intended outcomes School community can articulate a shared, compelling vision for Real World Learning experiences and outcomes that align with other strategic initiatives

Vision Considerations Key questions for establishing a compelling long-term vision: ● How will we align our RWL strategy with other strategic initiatives? ● How will we define Real World Learning? ● How will we ensure our RWL vision aligns with legislation? ● How will we establish access and equity for students? ● What are the intended partner outcomes? ● What are the intended student outcomes of RWL? ● What are the intended teacher outcomes?

Vision Action Items By the end of the month… By the end of the semester. . . By the end of next year. . . Led by:

Implementation Self-assess the maturity of your current implementation of real world learning Initial Emerging Operational Sustainable Activities to support Real World Learning may be happening, but they are not yet coordinated Real World Learning Leadership Team has been established to coordinate efforts Real World Learning Leadership Team is empowered to make decisions Real World Learning is institutionalized throughout the school system through shared leadership Communication strategy is in development Communication plan is underway with buy-in from many stakeholders Communications about Real World Learning are sporadic Comprehensive communications plan is creating widespread buy -in and participation from stakeholders

Implementation Considerations Key questions for establishing a sustainable implementation: ● How will we build consensus around our RWL definition and vision? ● How will we communicate our RWL definition and vision? ● How will we institutionalize our RWL strategy? ● Who will lead the RWL implementation strategy?

Implementation Action Items By the end of the month… By the end of the semester. . . By the end of next year. . . Led by:

Partnerships Self-assess the maturity of partnerships for real world learning in your school(s) Initial Emerging Operational Sustainable Anecdotal or one-off collaborations with local or virtual partners (not formal or strategic partnerships) Some formal partnerships with industry and postsecondary partners support a defined set of Real World Learning activities Formal partnerships support most needs of the existing Real World Learning implementation Scalable partnership strategy aligns with district vision for Real World Learning and is mutually beneficial for community members

Partnerships Considerations Key questions for developing robust partnerships: ● How will we find potential community partners? ● How will we grow and sustain existing partnerships? ● What do we want community partners to do? ● What support will we provide to partners? ● Who is responsible for managing partner relationships?

Partnerships Action Items By the end of the month… By the end of the semester. . . By the end of next year. . . Led by:

Measures Self-assess your ability to measure and improve real world learning Initial Emerging Operational Sustainable Real World Learning activities may be measured—but anecdotally and/or unrelated to existing district goals Processes and systems are in development for collecting data on Real World Learning implementation and outcomes Data is collected analyzed regularly to support Real World Learning implementation and outcomes Qualitative and quantitative data are systematically gathered to support continuous improvement of Real World Learning implementation and outcomes

Measures Considerations Key questions for on-going measurement and improvement: ● How will teacher outcomes be measured? ● How will data be used to support continuous improvement? ● How will partner outcomes be measured? ● How will student outcomes be measured? ● How will teacher outcomes be measured? ● Who will analyze the data and share insights?

Measures Action Items By the end of the month… By the end of the semester. . . By the end of next year. . . Led by:

Professional Learning Self-assess the state of professional learning that is designed to support real world learning Initial Emerging Operational Sustainable Limited professional learning activities are dedicated to Real World Learning Some professional learning opportunities are focused on Real World Learning pedagogies and/or workforce awareness All teachers who are part of Real World Learning vision have access to professional learning activities that support their integration or implementation All teachers have access to robust, scaffolded learning opportunities that expand Real World Learning learning for students

Professional Learning Considerations Key questions for creating enriching professional learning: ● How will we assess our professional learning? ● How will we recognize professional learning? ● What professional learning formats will we employ? ● Who will design and lead our professional learning strategy? ● Who will participate in professional learning?

Professional Learning Action Items By the end of the month… By the end of the semester. . . By the end of next year. . . Led by:

Curriculum and Instruction Self-assess the state of curriculum and instruction that supports real world learning Initial Emerging Operational Sustainable Some teacher champions are able to take initiative to create limited Real World Learning experiences beyond the provided curriculum Teachers have access to some defined programs to support Real World Learning Areas of the curriculum are designed (or being re-designed) to support Real World Learning experiences Curriculum is fully aligned to district vision for Real World Learning with consistent, coherent implementation Teacher champions frequently integrating or implementing Real World Learning All teachers who are part of Real World Learning vision, led by teacher champions, are integrating or implementing with varying quality All teachers who are part of Real World Learning vision are meaningfully integrating or implementing

Curriculum and Instruction Considerations Key questions for aligning curriculum and instruction: ● How will our RWL program be structured? ● How will we determine what changes need to be made to the curriculum to support RWL? ● What instructional strategies will we use to support RWL? ● Who will create new curriculum to support RWL?

Curriculum and Instruction Action Items By the end of the month… By the end of the semester. . . By the end of next year. . . Led by:

Support Structures Self-assess the structures that support your implementation of real world learning Initial Emerging Operational Sustainable Limited protocols and resources exist to support teachers with Real World Learning Some protocols and resources are in place; teacher champions must innovate to integrate Real World Learning Clear protocols and sufficient resources support many teachers integrating Real World Learning Necessary supporting protocols and resources are readily available and ensure all stakeholders can fulfill the vision for Real World Learning

Support Structures Considerations Key questions for aligning curriculum and instruction: ● How will we expand/diversify funding to support RWL? ● What changes do we need to make to protocols to support RWL? ● What funding will we use to support RWL? ● What resources do we need to support RWL?

Support Structures Action Plan By the end of the month. . . By the end of the semester. . . By the end of next year. . . Led by:

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