Innovation Conversation

November 16, 2017

WHY?

Customized Pathways

When students find relevance in a school model, they are more deeply

engaged in their learning.

What could customized pathways mean in Jeffco?

● Programming to meet the interests, passions, and talents of students ● School fits kid, not kids fit school● Complements to existing quality options● Expanded partnerships within our community● We need to expand and embrace choice and

different programs in all of our schools.

Jeffco Enrollment Trends 2011-2017

34.2%

of students in our middle schools and high schools choose to go to

a school outside of their neighborhood.

Types of schools

requested by parents

in 2014 survey

Summary

Overview of Current Entrepreneurial Efforts/Innovation

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Ideation Brainstorming Consideration

Homeschooler Support

St. Vrain APEX visitationWhat we saw“Context” differencesEngaging voices

Alameda Articulation Area Dual Language

Pathway

Jeffco School of Business

Beyond Ideation and Considering Viability

Arts in Jeffco

Wha

t?6-12 Arts Academy focusing on the following as students learn core content through the arts. Students would attend this school for the full day within the following pathways:● Literacy● Math● Science ● Social Studies● Dance ● Theatre● Theatre: Stagecraft and Design● Visual Arts

H

ow?

Incorporate elements of Project Based Learning to ensure authentic connections to arts community through a modified block schedule.

Who

?STUDENTS:This program is best suited for students who are very focused on a career and future in the performing or visual arts, or design. In this context, the art is not an added elective - it is the core. Students would audition or perform to get in, with the only criteria being talent.

We could open with 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade with 50 students at each grade level. Each year thereafter, we would add one grade level and 50 more students.

STAFF:● Principal ● Teachers (8)● Instructional Coach ● Secretary● DTL● Counselor● Clinic Aide● Paraprofessional

Whe

re a

nd w

hen?

1. Continue to move forward toward 2018-2019 opening2. Delay and consider 2019-2020 opening3. Modify the scale/proposal/location4. Consider how we can support, value existing

programs AND add this specialized school5. Keep the conversations going6. Under what conditions could this move forward?7. Combinations of all of the above8. Kill the idea

Principal Perspective Dutch Creek Elementary

Pennington

Stage 1 | Stage 2

Ideation Feasibility Development Scheduling

Marketing Phase 1

Stage 3 | Stage 4

Evaluation Phase 1

Evaluation Phase 2

Evaluation Phase 3

Evaluation Phase 4

Implementation Continuous Improvement

Marketing Phase 2