The content for Year III focuses on expanding Teach 2.0 methodologies with 21st Century assessments and refining a sustainable cycle of continuous improvement. Sustaining independence involves the adoption of a new campus culture consistent with the goals and objectives defined in the Next Steps Action Plan. Year III stresses sustainability through ongoing professional learning communities, action-research projects, and full implementation of 21st Century teaching, learning, and leadership.

At the conclusion of Year III, a LoTi Digital-Age School has:

• Expanded the tenets of H.E.A.T. and Teach 2.0 methodologies.
• Focused the peer observation and professional learning community process on 21st Century Assessments.
• Institutionalized collaborative learning environments aligned to 21st Century Skills.
• Developed strategies (e.g., grant writing, increased federal funding) for effective acquisition and use of digital-age tools.
  
  

Sustainable Indepdendence Action Plan

Phase 1: Assess Current Conditions on Campus

• Refine procedures for analyzing pre/post LoTi/CIP and student growth results
• Collect Year III LoTi/CIP pre-assessment data

Phase 2: Develop Plan of Action

• Develop campus professional development priorities using the aggregate LoTi Digital-Age Survey
• Add Year III LoTi Intervention dates to school calendar
• Adjust Next Steps Action Plan based on assessment data

Phase 3: Implement Cornerstones of Change

• Provide targeted professional development onsite, blended, and online interventions addressing:
  • Interdisciplinary Courseware
  • 21st Century Assessments
  • Benchmark Planning for the Classroom
  • Action-Research Projects
• Conduct monthly peer observations and resource sharing sessions

Phase 4: Develop Routines for Sustainability

• Expand the 5 C’s of Instructional Leadership
• Refine the Classroom Walkthroughs with H.E.A.T. process
• Collect Year III LoTi/CIP post-assessment data
• Prepare annual summative report

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