29 September 2011

Educational Symposium

Master Rubric

Why we use the Master Rubric•Report progress•Correlate to state standards•Monitoring

How it works•Traditional Format•Academy 21 Format

Core Competencies Report

Why we use the Core Competencies Report•Student reflection•Advisor narrative•Measure progress

How it worksRubric

Conferencing

Why we conference•Communicating progress•Student responsibility•School-home connection•Accountability

Conferencing report

Support Group

Why we use Support Groups• Provide peer to peer interaction• Develops essential business skills• Tailored to students needs• Defined roles/structure

How it works• Student led• Frequency of meetings• Agenda Driven

Digital Portfolios

Why we use Digital Portfolios• Complete student profile in one location

How it works• Students maintain it• Links to everything academic•Maintains privacy of personal information

Sample

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Traditional Format• In a gym• Very brief

Academy 21 Conferences• Individually scheduled • As needed basis• Flexible schedule

Your Role in Your Child’s Education

Goal SettingDiscuss topics and interestsBe patientRecognize accomplishmentsExpress concerns to Academy 21

advisors

Final Remarks&

Questions