10,000 mentors the national center for competency-based learning a project of nhelo
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10,000 Mentors
The NATIONAL CENTER for COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING
a project of
NHELO
NHELO – We are:
• School Administrators
• Teachers• CTE• ELO Coordinators• Guidance• Higher Education• Software Developers
• Marketing• Manufacturing• Farming• Consultants• Non-Profits• Parents
Proposed Stakeholder based
NHELO Steering Committee
NHELO Vision
Empowering all New Hampshire students
to make the world their classroom and earn
credit for real world learning.
NHELO Mission
To make near limitless, high quality, real world learning opportunities available to each student by harnessing community resources including organizations, businesses, and talented individuals.
NH MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL APPROVAL
(K)(6) Schools shall strive to harness all available community resources including, but not limited to, organizations, businesses, talented individuals….
Vision of the NH State Board of
Education
“To harness community resources….”
The MET SCHOOL (Providence, RI)
has 1,000 mentors at any one time*
*Ron Wolk, Past Chairman
Big Picture Learning Company
The TASK
Recruit and train 10,000 Mentors
in 5 years for New Hampshire schools
OBJECTIVES of the PLAN
• Develop a unifying sense of purpose around education in our communities
• Become the “EHarmony” of Education by connecting student interests to real world opportunities
• Prepare students for college, careers, and life
• Strengthen the New Hampshire economy by linking education and economic development
“Meaningful and Appropriate academic experiences include extended learning opportunities (ELO)”
WHO ARE THESE MENTORS?
• Doctors
• Lawyers
• Manufacturers
• Farmers
• Piano Instructors
• Software developers
• Engineers
• Environmental Scientists
• Certified Experts
• Impassioned and Knowledgeable Enthusiasts
• And more
WHAT will mentors DO?
• Provide quality learning experiences to achieve and demonstrate mastery of the required competencies identified for the specific ELO
• Determine artifacts necessary for evidence of mastery
• Evaluate the student’s proficiency
• Fan the flames of student interest
HOW will WE HELP?
• Clarify role of the mentor
• Provide menu of options for mentors
• Provide framework for mentors to identify competencies of ELO
• Make clear that mastery of required competencies is mandatory
• Provide examples of artifacts to demonstrate mastery
MENTOR framework (example)
Organize by SAU
For Example:
• Manchester 1,000• Monadnock 100
THE PLAN
• We will help districts recruit and train mentors.
• District will:1. Provide letter of commitment2. Cooperate in forming local steering committees3. Assure visibility and accessibility to all students
Role of NCCBL / NHELO
• Help create public will and demand
• Help organize local steering committees
• Provide framework for local plans
• Monitor and assist implementation
• Provide feedback on process and progress
Proposed SAU Plan
NEXT STEPS
• Distribute information packets to districts throughout the state
• Follow up with superintendents and school boards
• Secure district buy in!
• Secure funding
• Build the team to implement the plan
The NATIONAL CENTER for COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING is a 501 (c)(3) based in New Hampshire.
Fred Bramante, President [email protected] 603-231-
2708