The EVOLUTION of Personalized Learning @Cornerstone

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Nichole Husa is the Personalized Learning Officer for Cornerstone Charter Schools. Nichole designs and manages systems for the implementation of Personalized Learning across

Cornerstone's network of schools, with a specific focus on building the capacity of teachers and leaders in order to ensure every child has an individualized learning experience.

The Cornerstone Way➜CCS is a charter network of 4

schools in Detroit.➜CCS is focused on character and

growing the body, mind, and soul of each child.

➜CCS was founded in 2008, but the Cornerstone legacy goes back 20+ years.

CCS was an early adopter of Blended Learning...

Our v.1

●Lab rotations●Station

rotations●Flex model

What PL looks like in 2016

it’s a NEW dawn; it’s a

NEW day

Working Definition of PL➜ Learner Profiles

MAP testing/common assessmentsIndividual conferencingCareer Cruising

➜ Personal Learning PathsPlaylistsStrategic small groupsDemonstrations

➜ Competency Based ProgressionCFUsConferencingDemonstrationsFlexible pacing

➜ Flexible Learning EnvironmentsStrategic groupsPL Officer/PL Coordinator/BL Coaches

➜1:1 devices➜Playlists through Canvas with

anchor curriculum➜Focus on critical thinking➜Differentiation comes in 3 ways

Small groupsDemonstrationsPlaylists

Cornerstone Health + Technology High School

Playlists on Canvas Place your screenshot here

Show MeLet’s check out a class in action

Madison-Carver

➜Established as a BL school

➜10 desktops in each classroom

➜Aligned station rotations

➜Compass Learning & Dreambox

Lincoln-King

➜Lab rotation with core-teacher support

Washington-Parks

➜ Hodgepodge of devices in each classroom

➜ Middle school lab rotation

➜ Compass Learning & Dreambox

Our K-8s

a VIDEO IS WORTH A 1000 WORDS

A “Staff First” Approach

Coaching DevelopmentOnboarding

Implementation Plan

Our continuum

Our cycle of observation and

coaching

Targeted support and pd

Developing Teachers Along a ContinuumThe Path to Personalization

Exploring Applying Innovating

Planning for the Blended Classroom

Procedures are in place to ensure a safe environment.

Students know how to handle equipment and access

appropriate sites.

Student activities are aligned to standards.

Student activities are planned with DOK in mind.

Students have choice in how they learn and practice.

Student data is utilized to ensure differentiation.

Students design their own activities with guidance.

Students have an individualized path towards mastery.

Critical Thinking and Engagement

Student work is developmentally appropriate.

Students are on-task.

Student work is relevant and fosters personal connections.

Students can articulate the purpose for their work.

Student work is project-based and fosters problem-solving.

Students are able to participate in the design process.

InteractionsTeacher interacts with students

as needed.

Students work alone or are assigned partners/groups.

Teacher forms and instructs small groups intentionally.

Students have the flexibility to work independently or with

others.

Teacher forms and instructs strategic small groups using

several data points.

Students collaborate to achieve common goals.

Progress Monitoring Teacher checks for

understanding using questioning strategies.

Assessments are aligned.

Teacher develops pre/post tests to determine student need.

Teacher employs strategies for intervention.

Teacher uses all data sources to predict the success of students.

Checkpoints and strategies for intervention are scheduled.

Quality Control

Compass Dreambox Canvas Planning

Critical Thinking &

Engagement InteractionsProgress

Monitoring Growth Area

NOT ALIGNEDHIGH

GROWTH TRAINED 1 2 1 1 Strategic groups

NOT ALIGNEDHIGH

GROWTH N/A 1 1 1 1 Strategic groups

NOT ALIGNEDHIGH

GROWTH TRAINED 1 1 2 1 Planning

NOT ALIGNED YES N/A 1 1 2 1 AlignmentYES YES TRAINED 1 1 2 1 Strategic groups

N/A LOW USAGE N/A Strategic groups

Thanks!Any questions?

You can find me at:Nichole Husanichole.husa@cornerstonecharters.org248-259-9149

Read my publications on Blend My Learning & EdSurge