The NATIONAL CENTER for COMPETENCYBASED LEARNING a project of NHELO NHELO We are School Administrators Teachers CTE ELO Coordinators Guidance Higher Education Software Developers ID: 544882
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10,000 Mentors
The NATIONAL CENTER for COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING
a project of
NHELOSlide2
NHELO – We are:
School Administrators
Teachers
CTE
ELO Coordinators
Guidance
Higher Education
Software Developers
Marketing
Manufacturing
Farming
Consultants
Non-Profits
ParentsSlide3
Proposed Stakeholder basedNHELO Steering CommitteeSlide4
NHELO Vision
Empowering all New Hampshire students to make the world their classroom and
earncredit for real world learning.Slide5
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. Slide6
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….Slide7
Vision of the NH State Board of Education
“To harness community resources….”Slide8
The MET SCHOOL (Providence, RI)
has 1,000 mentors at any one time*
*Ron Wolk, Past Chairman Big Picture Learning CompanySlide9
The TASK
Recruit and train 10,000 Mentors in 5 years for New Hampshire schoolsSlide10
OBJECTIVES of the PLAN
Develop a unifying sense of purpose around education in our communitiesBecome the “EHarmony” of Education by connecting student interests to real world opportunitiesPrepare students for college, careers, and life
Strengthen the New Hampshire economy by linking education and economic developmentSlide11
“Meaningful and Appropriate academic experiences include extended learning opportunities (ELO)”Slide12
WHO ARE THESE MENTORS?
DoctorsLawyersManufacturers
FarmersPiano Instructors
Software
developers
EngineersEnvironmental ScientistsCertified ExpertsImpassioned and Knowledgeable EnthusiastsAnd moreSlide13
WHAT will mentors DO?Provide quality learning experiences to achieve and demonstrate mastery of the required competencies
identified for the specific ELODetermine artifacts necessary for evidence of masteryEvaluate the student’s
proficiencyFan the flames of student interestSlide14
HOW will WE HELP?
Clarify role of the mentorProvide menu of options for mentorsProvide framework for mentors to identify competencies of ELO
Make clear that mastery of required competencies is mandatory Provide examples of artifacts to demonstrate masterySlide15
MENTOR framework (example)Slide16
Organize by SAU
For Example:Manchester 1,000Monadnock 100Slide17
THE PLAN
We will help districts recruit and train mentors.District will: 1. Provide letter of commitment
2. Cooperate in forming local steering committees 3. Assure visibility and accessibility to all
studentsSlide18
Role of NCCBL / NHELO
Help create public will and demandHelp organize local steering committeesProvide framework for local plans
Monitor and assist implementation Provide feedback on process and progressSlide19
Proposed SAU PlanSlide20
NEXT STEPS
Distribute information packets to districts throughout the stateFollow up with superintendents and school boardsSecure district buy in!
Secure fundingBuild the team to implement the planSlide21
The NATIONAL CENTER for COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING is a 501 (c)(3) based in New Hampshire.
Fred Bramante, President Fbramante@NCCBL.org 603-231-2708