Essential 21st Century Skills

1. Collaboration

1.1. Students collaborate within their school, community, and the world.

1.1.1. Professional development opportunities allow for collaboration between teachers and across grades levels.

2. Communciaton

2.1. Students learn and use communication skills in the classroom and beyond that will benefit them in the workplace. This includes respect for diverse opinions and disagreement.

2.1.1. Teachers model communication with their teams and students. They communication across grade levels k-12.

3. Critical Thinking

3.1. Students analyze authentic learning experiences and engage in problem solving and self reflection.

3.1.1. Teachers engage in mentoring relationships that support their teaching and professional learning in a 21st century learning environment.

4. Creativity

4.1. Students find multiple and diverse real world solutions to learning. They share their information within their schools, community, and globally.

4.1.1. Teachers respect and utilize the diverse learning styles and needs of their students.