The Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute completed a study titled Student-Centered Learning In Michigan K-12 Schools: Factors that Impact Successful Implementation. During this panel discussion, researchers shared the findings of the report and MiCoOp superintendents who participated in the study talked about their vision for, challenges of, and advice on student-centered learning.

Dr. Oliver Grenham, Chief Education Officer for Westminster Public Schools in Colorado, shared the WPS Learning Model that encompasses Shared Vision, Leadership, Competency Based Design, and Continuous Improvement to create Student Centered Classrooms. Listen to the lessons they’ve learned and resources they’ve created to help you in your CBE journey.

Public Schools of Calumet, Laurium, and Keweenaw (CLK) share their journey to be a trauma informed district. After going through the Capturing Kids Hearts program, they began to make changes that focused on the students. Watch to see how this district puts students first.

This is a must-see, inspiring conversation! Barry Sommer, Director of Advancement at Lindsay Unified School District, shares the adult learning programs they created to help their staff develop competencies in student-centered learning. See how this 100%-free-and-reduced-lunch district has pioneered personalizing learning for their adult learners which has impacted the academic achievement of their students.