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Innovative Education in VT

A blog exploring innovative school change by the UVM Tarrant Institute

  • ABOUT US
    • We stand against systemic racism.
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      • Penny Bishop
      • John Downes
      • Susan Hennessey
      • Audrey Homan
      • Emily Hoyler
      • Life LeGeros
      • Rachel Mark
      • Robin Merritt
      • Jeanie Phillips
      • Scott Thompson
      • Lucie delaBruere
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      • How to use this Educator’s Guide
      • Ch 1: Defining Personalized Learning
        • 1.1 The Three Pillars of Personalized Learning
        • 1.2 The Definition of a PLP
        • 1.3 New Student & Teacher Roles
      • Ch 2: PLPs Aren’t Just For The Teacher
        • 2.1 Knowing Students Well
        • 2.2 Avoid the Pitfalls!
      • Ch 3: Laying The Groundwork for PLPs
        • 3.1 What Are Your Pedagogical Priorities?
        • 3.2 Structures to Support Personalized Learning
      • Ch 4: Starting with the Learner Profile
      • Ch 5: Flexing Your Pathways
        • 5.1 Engaging Pedagogies for All
      • Ch. 6: Scaffolding for Equitable, Deeper Learning
      • Ch 7: PLPs & Proficiency-Based Assessment
      • Ch 8: Student-led PLP conferences
      • Ch 9: Sustaining Innovation
      • Chapter References
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    • REMOTE LEARNING
    • PERSONALIZED LEARNING
      • PERSONALIZED LEARNING PLANS (PLPs)
      • FLEXIBLE PATHWAYS
      • PROFICIENCY-BASED EDUCATION
        • Learning Goals
        • Meaningful Instruction
        • Formative Assessment
        • Summative Assessment
    • Action research
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    • Flexible classrooms
    • Genius Hour
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    • Project-based learning (PBL)
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Franklin West Supervisory Union

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#vted leads the way with #everydaycourage

August 28, 2017June 18, 2018 Scott Thompson 0 Comments #everydaycourage, Burlington High School, Franklin West Supervisory Union, MMMUSD-CESU, VT Agency of Education

School leadership in turbulent times As schools prepare to welcome students through their doors, many educators are researching how to

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Finding joy in the classroom

February 12, 2016June 27, 2017 Susan Hennessey 9 Comments Franklin West Supervisory Union, Hazen Union School, joy, Lamoille Union Middle School, nearpod

Is joy in learning an innovation? Recently, I was charmed and inspired upon seeing a first grade student’s take on

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  • 1/23: 2021 MIDDLE GRADES CONFERENCE #mgcollab
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