Session 1�Education Model
Presented by SOARING Education Services
A division of Open Sky Education
Matthew 6: 33
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Education Model
Education Model Activity
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Introduction
Share history along with values, mission, and vision
Philosophy
Transfer the statements from the School Blueprint
Add more details as needed
Role of Student
Transfer the statements from the School Blueprint
Add more details as needed
Role of Learning Guide
Transfer the statements from the School Blueprint
Add more details as needed
Purpose of the Education Model and Handbook
Sample wording is included; change as needed
Education Committee
Will there be a committee making decisions on the education model and/or ensuring accountability?
Curriculum
Provide a description
Example
Standards
What standards (if any) will be followed?
Write a description that captures them
Core Content
List the core subjects that will be taught and include the resource to be utilized
Electives
List the electives that will be taught and include the resource to be utilized
Faith Formation
Provide a description
Virtues
List the Christian virtues that are taught and followed; include their definitions
Christian CFP Year Sequence
Include the Scope and Sequence
Learning Planning
Provide a description
Learning Plan Template
Include the template (if using)
Instructional Model
Provide a description of the instructional methods to be utilized including purpose/reason
in-person, hybrid, online
Instructional Model by Grade/Studio Level Band
Identify the model by grade or studio level band and their resources and methodology
Example
Instructional Time
Provide a brief description
Example
An education model is a framework that supports the logistics: instructional minutes, number of instructional days, beginning and ending of the school year.
Core and Virtual Content
Identify the instructional minutes range and delivery for core content areas
Example
Instructional Supports
Identify any supports for content areas or unique populations (EL, SPED, Title 1)
Learning Management System
Provide a description of the LMS and any guidelines
Example
Class Size and Teacher-Student Ratios
List the class size (by grade/studio level bands, etc) and teacher-student ratios
Yearly Calendar
Include a yearly calendar
Example
Weekly/Daily Schedule
Include the weekly/daily schedule
Day in the Life of a Student and Teacher
Write a narrative what the day in the life of a student and teacher will be like
Assessment
Provide a description
Example
Assessments Utilized
Identify the assessments to be utilized
Assessment Guidelines
Insert any guidelines to ensure the integrity of the results
Assessment Schedule
Using the identified assessments, determine the grade levels to be tested along with their frequency
Assessment Calendar
Include an assessment calendar that is for the school year
Professional Development
Provide description
Example
Coaching Structures
Include any coaching structures
Example
Training
List training that will be provide throughout the school year
Training Calendar
Include a training calendar that lists the dates and topics to be covered
Network Support
Identify any network support available such as consultants, conferences, etc
Teacher Evaluation
Provide description
Example
Teacher Rubric
Include the teacher rubric
Education Model