Learner-Centered Collaborative

There are many paths to creating a more authentic learning environment. One educator highlights her journey and the four mindset shifts she believes were most critical to transforming her classroom and the positive impact it had on her learners. Read her full story: https://hubs.ly/Q031gDxf0

When engaging in transformational work like learner-centered education, we must build evidence that these practices positively impact learning for students and adults, alike. In 2024, we engaged in three major research and development initiatives to begin building this evidence, so learning communities everywhere can confidently make the shift to learner-centered practices. During the summer, we launched our Competency-Based Reporting Playbook, which can be found on our Tools page on our website! Throughout the 23/24 academic year, we partnered with University of California - San Diego researchers to identify and explore critical questions about learner success, well-being, empowerment, and agency. Now in our second year of work, this group is collaborating under the name SoCal LiNK! Last but not least, we have partnered with Digital Promise for the 24/25 academic year to design alumni surveys with a number of school districts across the country. In this work, we are aiming to develop question sets districts can use with their graduates to further advance their learner-centered visions. For more on all of our impact from 2024, check out our full impact report: https://hubs.ly/Q0319KkY0

Oftentimes, there are incredible opportunities for learning right under our noses. Devin Vodicka explores how cultivating local partnerships can advance our learner-centered visions in profound ways. https://hubs.ly/Q030V3JW0

Five innovative microschools across California—spanning Lamont Elementary School District, Escondido Union School District, and San Diego Unified School District—are partnering with Learner-Centered Collaborative and Getting Smart's Learning Innovation Fund. The initiative launched in early 2024 with two pilot sites and is expanding through 2025, with each location following a carefully planned rollout schedule. Check out our goals, approach to this work, and impact so far! https://hubs.ly/Q030V4KW0

In what ways do you hope to grow in 2025? How will you invest in that growth? Courses from Learner-Centered Collaborative are designed to support learner-centered educators (like yourself) advance their practice in the classroom and beyond. Explore our full library and find the perfect course that will support your 2025 goals! https://hubs.ly/Q030TKW70

Devin Vodicka and Katie Martin reflect on the year that was, what's coming next, and a message of gratitude to educators everywhere. Read their full message: https://hubs.ly/Q030TQCB0

We've had the opportunity to share so many great stories, insights, and resources with our learner-centered community this year. These are just a few of our community's favorites. Head to our website to dive into each of these blogs, tools, and podcasts! https://hubs.ly/Q030N5ff0

Over the course of a year, Learner-Centered Collaborative worked with the Innovative School of Temple Beth Sholom to expand their vision and codify their learner-centered approach. Some of the highlights from our work together include: ✈️ School Visit — An LCC partner met and empathized with educators, learners, parents, and staff, sharing findings on bright spots, opportunities, surprises, and wonders. 🗺️ Guiding Coalition — A diverse group of stakeholders throughout the learning community came together to deepen their understanding of the current educational landscape and the shifts required for a learner-centered system. 🎓 Profile of a Learner (pictured) — The Innovative School team aligned their vision, mission, and values, drafted a Profile of a Learner and learning progressions, focusing on essential knowledge, skills, and dispositions for their learners’ success. 👩🏫 Learning Model — Together, we established clearly defined expectations of teaching and learning to support professional learning, evaluation, curriculum, and resource allocation. 🎯 Strategic Plan — Lastly, we outlined the strategic priorities for operationalizing the vision, mission, values, Profile of a Learner, and Learning Model. Part of this plan is defining a series of Big Moves that are the actions the system will take to reach the long-term vision. Learn more about our work together on our website: https://hubs.ly/Q030LMTL0

Through their partnership with Learner-Centered Collaborative, Mentor Public Schools united their community through inclusive dialogue and student voice to co-create a shared Framework for the Future that transforms learning district-wide. Learn about their journey and other learner-centered stories in our 2024 Impact Report: https://hubs.ly/Q030LjBW0

"Anyone who works with schools knows that students thrive on meaningful problem-solving that enables them to apply their knowledge and skills at deeper levels. When they are empowered to take ownership of initiatives, the results are twofold: students develop greater buy-in and pride in their work, and the entire system benefits from their creativity and fresh perspectives. In National School District, students exemplify this dynamic through their engagement with a Profile of a Learner, which outlines key outcomes for developing exceptionally prepared learners; innovative and compassionate world citizens. Students participate in initiatives that nurture leadership, creativity, and a sense of responsibility to their schools and the world." Learn more about how National School District is bringing their Profile of a Learner to life in our latest blog post from Dr. Leighangela Brady: https://hubs.ly/Q030z19c0