6 - 12 World Language Review (6 - 12)

Members of the middle school and high school World Language team met to review their curriculum. Materials were reviewed to better support the needs of the revised scope and sequence of the units of standards. The team will be requesting that the future meeting include sales reps for the preferred materials.

6 - 8 Exploratory Review (6 - 8)

Representatives of the 6 - 8 exploratories met for their second curriculum review. The meeting began with Nikki Larsen, from KHS, discussing the PaCE framework. The team discussed exploratories offered at the 6 - 8 level and how these support, or can be modified to support, the six pathways at KHS. The team reviewed a potential change in the sequence of 6 - 8 exploratory options, and it was agreed upon that the proposed new schedule allows opportunity for students in the 8th grade to have a computer-based class. The team revised some class descriptions to more accurately articulate those classes. Revision to the health class was discussed and there is the potential for a future recommendation to the school board. A list of materials, subscriptions, and other items was generated to review at the next scheduled meeting.

5 Fast Facts about Personalized Learning (EC-12)

 5 Fast Facts about Personalized Learning

1. Personalized learning is an embedded philosophy across all Kaneland schools. The Ten Tenets of PL in Kaneland are defined in this document.

2. All staff are charged with employing PL tenets with intentionality, based on learner needs.

3. The flexible learning environment at IgKnight Academy (KIPLA) allows for the deepest implementation of the Ten Tenets of Personalized Learning in Kaneland. This Tenets in Action document speaks to the different levels of implementation across the district.

4. Personalized learning has been linked to increased motivation, engagement, confidence and academic achievement in students. 

5. In personalized learning, learners serve as resources in their own learning.

Here is an example of a learner’s role in goal setting.

IgKnight Academy (KIPLA) Talking Points for PT Conferences (2nd-9th)

This post was shared a few weeks ago. We are re-sharing as a reminder for conferences this week.

With parent-teacher conferences just around the corner, we wanted to share some IgKnight Academy talking points with all staff. Should you receive questions during parent-teacher conferences, or if you have a student you feel would be a good fit for IgKnight Academy, please use this document to guide your discussions. 

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE IGKNIGHT ACADEMY TALKING POINTS 

 You are also welcome to direct any parent questions to Laura Garland, 10166@kaneland.org