"The nation needs to do a much better job of teaching and measuring advanced 21st century skills that are the indispensible currency for participation achievement, and competitiveness in the global economy." Partnership for 21st Century Skills, (2008, p. 10)
Policy recommendations call for development of state centers for professional development, teaching, and assessement of 21st century skills. In response, the Consortium for 21st Century Learning (C21CL) proposes to improve academic achievement toward New Mexico Content Standards and Benchmarks and National Educational Technology Standards for elementary and secondary students through implementation of 21st century learning experiences and assessment methods.
Project Summary
In support of Enhancing Education Through Technology’s primary goal of improving student academic achievement through the use of technology, Socorro Consolidated Schools (LEA), in partnership with Carrizozo Municipal Schools (CMS), Dexter Consolidated Schools (DCS), Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS), Lordsburg Municipal Schools (LMS), Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools (TCMS), and the Regional Educational Technology Assistance (RETA) Program, requests $250,000 for the Consortium for 21st Century Learning (C21CL). The members of the consortium share a commitment to developing a robust regional educational network that supports 21st century teaching and learning. In addition to sharing resources and learning infrastructure, member districts will be provided customized professional development for implementing 21st century teaching and learning to:
1. Improve academic achievement for New Mexico’s K-12 students, especially in rural areas, by implementing technology-enhanced teaching methods in alignment with standards [NM Content Standards and Benchmarks and National Educational Technology Standards for students (NETS)], which support 21st century learning and prepare students to meet NCLB technology literacy requirements.
2. Build NM K-12 educators’ capacity to transform their practice by providing access to high quality, ongoing professional development (via face-to-face workshops, online webinars and virtual professional learning community) in order to prepare educators to meet both National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS•T) and NM Teacher Competencies.
3. Create a research-based sustainable professional development model, which prepares NM K-12 educators, professional development specialists and technology coordinators to effectively support 21st century teaching & learning environments.
Through building partner educators’ capacity, C21CL will help partner districts meet NCLB technology proficiency requirements and prepare for the first national assessment of proficiency as part of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in 2012. Outcomes include measurable progress toward NETS for students and teachers, as well as meeting EPSS goals by expanding access to quality learning opportunities. The vision of C21CL is to develop a regional professional network that supports 21st century teaching and learning and fosters K-12 student success.
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