September 2018 CompetencyWorks Catch-Up
Here are the highlights from September 2018 on CompetencyWorks. Happy reading. And let us know if you have questions you
October 1, 2018
Archives: CompetencyWorks
Are You a Neuroteacher?
This is the fourth book in the series Conversations with Authors About Competency-Based Education. I hadn’t realized that the concept of
September 26, 2018
Missteps in Implementing Competency Education: Introducing Grading Too Early
This is the first in a series on problems of practice. (Get started by reading the introduction.) We are interested
September 24, 2018
Idaho Site Visit: Mastery Education in Idaho
Each of the school visits in Idaho offered new insights into design and implementation. To make it easier for you
September 19, 2018
What Not To Do: Six Problematic Practices in the Transition to Competency Education
Implementation mistakes cause harm in both the short run and the long run. In the short run, students may be
September 17, 2018
Learner-Centered Tip of the Week: How New is a New School Year?
This post originally appeared at the Learner Centered Practices Blog on September 11, 2018. Belolan is the instructional coach for RSU2
September 14, 2018
The Power of Connections
This is the third article in the series Conversations with Authors About Competency-Based Education. It’s always fascinating when you read several
September 12, 2018
Getting Ahead of the Curve: Time for a Mid-Course Correction
I recently played chess with an eleven-year-old niece who is a much better player than I am. She thinks ahead
September 10, 2018
The Sharp Ones: A Few Takeaways from Idaho
This is the tenth article in the series on Mastery Education in Idaho. Links to the other articles can be
September 5, 2018
Opportunities for Competency Education in the Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Act
This post originally appeared at iNACOL on August 3, 2018. On July 23, Congress voted to pass a bill to
September 4, 2018