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#VAis4Learners Innovation Network Update – June 2019
Category: Our Stories
A Visible Path Forward
Innovation. Transformation. Change. These words have definitive meaning, and yet are often so hard to define. Such is the experience of many teams who find themselves getting caught up in the meaning of the words themselves when seeking to gain a clearer understanding of that which they are trying to describe. In these moments, making […]
“I Belong Here”
In June, five divisions from the #VaLIN network descended upon Southern Virginia Higher Education Center for a day of learning and connecting. I encourage all to visit this amazing facility that has been helping people in Southern Virginia transform their lives by harnessing the power of education. They provide convenient, affordable access to a wide […]
The ALP Team Grows
Advanced Learning Partnerships is delighted to welcome Ronique Hicks as our new Director for Professional Learning. Ronique is not new to ALP, as she has been part of our consulting staff for over five years. We couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity to leverage her experiences to strengthen our leadership team. We’ve invited Ronique […]
Moving From Pockets to Culture of Engaging, Deep, Challenging Learning
Focus Question: How to bring the Profile of a Virginia Graduate, the division’s strategic plan, and Manassas Park City Schools initiatives alive through the creation of a common language framework that is shared with all stakeholders? Overview: Manassas Park City Schools is a division that embraces innovation and strategic risk taking. They believe that all […]
A Peek at the Horizon: ALP in 2019 – 2020
For four years at Woodcreek High School in Roseville, California, I coached the mighty, mighty Academic Decathlon team. Among our many discoveries was Paul Gauguin’s stunning painting titled Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going? In 2010, I was able to sit with this piece at the Museum of Fine […]
#VAis4Learners Innovation Network Update – May 2019
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Connecting Communities through #VAis4Learners
On March 10-11, over 180 leaders from 30 Virginia Districts descended upon Chesterfield County to participate in the launch of the Virginia is for Learners Innovation Network. This innovative program is realized through the collaborative efforts of the Virginia Department of Education, Ted Dintersmith, the Virginia School Consortium for Learning, James Madison University, and Advanced […]
A Voice in Their Learning
The Poquoson / West Point / Middlesex team is a unique Cohort of small divisions that has bonded together with a strong willingness for and history of collaboration. Because of their small sizes, they are accustomed to partnering within their divisions, across schools divisions, and with representatives from higher education to leverage opportunities to share […]
Finishing the School Year Strong
It is May, and June is right around the corner! State testing is over (or just about to be), which has brought with it the time for field trips, field days, and farewells. Teachers are wrapping up the school year and beginning to look forward to the end of the year. So where does this […]
