21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT: Special Education -Speech Language
DEFINITION DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY ASSESSMENT
WHERE IS THIS SKILL BEING TAUGHT HOW OFTEN IS IT TAUGHT? HOW IS THIS SKILL BEING ASSESSED ?
WHAT SKILLS ARE WE EVALUATING? (Must be the focus of the unit or activity)? (daily, weekly, monthly, one time)? (informal assessment, exam, presentation, debate)
Global Awareness Working with individuals with different abilities. weekly Presemtation
•Using 21st century skills to understand and
address global issues
• Learning from and working collaboratively
with individuals representing diverse cultures,
religions and lifestyles in a spirit of mutual
respect and open dialogue in personal, work
and community contexts
•Understanding other nations and cultures,
including the use of non-English languages
Financial, Economic, Business and
Entrepreneurial Literacy Budgeting for post secondary life Seniors- monthly Pre-test/post test
•Knowing how to make appropriate personal
economic choices
•Understanding the role of the economy in
society
•Using entrepreneurial skills to enhance
workplace productivity and career options
Civic Literacy Rights and responsibilities of being 18 2 week unit pre test/post test
•Participating effectively in civic life through
knowing how to stay informed and
understanding governmental processes
•Exercising the rights and obligations of
citizenship at local, state, national and global
levels
•Understanding the local and global
implications of civic decisions
Health Literacy food unit 2 week unit pre test/post test
•Obtaining, interpreting and understanding
basic health information and services and
using such information and services in ways
that enhance health
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21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT: Special Education -Speech Language
DEFINITION DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY ASSESSMENT
WHERE IS THIS SKILL BEING TAUGHT HOW OFTEN IS IT TAUGHT? HOW IS THIS SKILL BEING ASSESSED ?
WHAT SKILLS ARE WE EVALUATING? (Must be the focus of the unit or activity)? (daily, weekly, monthly, one time)? (informal assessment, exam, presentation, debate)
•Understanding preventive physical and
mental health measures, including proper diet,
nutrition, exercise, risk avoidance and stress
reduction
•Using available information to make
appropriate health-related decisions
•Establishing and monitoring personal and
family health goals
•Understanding national and international
public health and safety issues
LEARNING AND INNOVATION
Cultivating Independent thinkers with a collaborative spirit weekly presenation, informal assessment
SKILLS
Creativity and Innovation
•Create, interpret, or present something in a
new an original way
•Think Creatively - Elaborate, refine, analyze
and evaluate their own ideas in order to
improve and maximize creative efforts
• Work creatively with others
• Implement Innovations
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
•Reason Effectively
•Use systems thinking: Analyze how parts of
a whole interact with each other to produce
overall outcomes in complex systems
•Make judgments and decisions
•Solve problems
Communication and Collaboration
•Communicate clearly and listen effectively
utilizing multiple media and technologies in
diverse environments
•Collaborate with others
INFORMATION MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY Learning Styles weekly informal, pre test/post test, presentation
Information Literacy IEP
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21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT: Special Education -Speech Language
DEFINITION DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY ASSESSMENT
WHERE IS THIS SKILL BEING TAUGHT HOW OFTEN IS IT TAUGHT? HOW IS THIS SKILL BEING ASSESSED ?
WHAT SKILLS ARE WE EVALUATING? (Must be the focus of the unit or activity)? (daily, weekly, monthly, one time)? (informal assessment, exam, presentation, debate)
•Access and evaluate information efficiently
(time) and effectively (sources)
•Use and manage Information accurately
Media Literacy
•Analyze Media: Understand how/why media
messages are constructed and their purpose
•Analyze Media: Examine how individuals
interpret messages differently, how values
and points of view are included/excluded, and
how media influences beliefs/behaviors
•Apply an understanding of the ethical/legal
issues surrounding the access/use of media
•Create Media Products: Understand/utilize
appropriate expressions and interpretations in
diverse, multi-cultural environments
Technology Literacy
•Apply technology effectively as a tool to
research, organize, evaluate and
communicate information
•Apply an understanding of the ethical/legal
issues surrounding the access and use of
information technologies
LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS Independent work and time management weekly informal, pre test/post test, presentation
Flexibility and Adaptability
•Adapt to change
•Be flexible
Initiative and Self-Direction
•Manage goals and time
•Work Independently
•Be self-directed learners
Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
•Interact effectively with others
•Work Effectively in Diverse Teams
Productivity and Accountability
•Manage Projects
•Produce Results
Leadership and Responsibility
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21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT: Special Education -Speech Language
DEFINITION DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY ASSESSMENT
WHERE IS THIS SKILL BEING TAUGHT HOW OFTEN IS IT TAUGHT? HOW IS THIS SKILL BEING ASSESSED ?
WHAT SKILLS ARE WE EVALUATING? (Must be the focus of the unit or activity)? (daily, weekly, monthly, one time)? (informal assessment, exam, presentation, debate)
•Guide and Lead Others
•Be Responsible to Others
SERVICE LEARNING N/A
A teaching and learning strategy that
integrates meaningful community service with
instruction and reflection to enrich the learning
experience and strengthen communities
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21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT:SWD Community
DEFINITION DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY ASSESSMENT
WHERE IS THIS SKILL BEING TAUGHT HOW OFTEN IS IT TAUGHT? HOW IS THIS SKILL BEING ASSESSED ?
WHAT SKILLS ARE WE EVALUATING? (Must be the focus of the unit or activity)? (daily, weekly, monthly, one time)? (informal assessment, exam, presentation, debate)
Global Awareness Classroom simulation, and real life community based instruction in our local Task analysis, data collection, and informal observation
Daily
community. assessment
•Using 21st century skills to understand and
address global issues
• Learning from and working collaboratively
with individuals representing diverse cultures,
religions and lifestyles in a spirit of mutual Volunteer job sites, understanding of disabilities and how we are all different and
Daily Observations, interviews, discussions
respect and open dialogue in personal, work alike.
and community contexts
•Understanding other nations and cultures,
Electives (Practical Family and Art) As reflected on students schedule Passing grade in class, participation, discussions
including the use of non-English languages
Financial, Economic, Business and
Entrepreneurial Literacy
•Knowing how to make appropriate personal Classroom simulation, and real life community based instruction in our local Task analysis, data collection, and informal observation
economic choices Daily
community. assessment
•Understanding the role of the economy in
society Math, Work and Life Class Daily Real life observations, daily tasks in school and community
•Using entrepreneurial skills to enhance
workplace productivity and career options Exploring job exploration through volunteer job sites Weekly Obtain and maintain volunteer/paid position, and observations
Civic Literacy
•Participating effectively in civic life through
knowing how to stay informed and
understanding governmental processes
•Exercising the rights and obligations of
citizenship at local, state, national and global NA-if major elections are being held, we have discussion about candidate and
levels processes
•Understanding the local and global
implications of civic decisions
Health Literacy
•Obtaining, interpreting and understanding
basic health information and services and
using such information and services in ways All classes Daily Observations, interviews, discussions
that enhance health
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21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT:SWD Community
DEFINITION DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY ASSESSMENT
WHERE IS THIS SKILL BEING TAUGHT HOW OFTEN IS IT TAUGHT? HOW IS THIS SKILL BEING ASSESSED ?
WHAT SKILLS ARE WE EVALUATING? (Must be the focus of the unit or activity)? (daily, weekly, monthly, one time)? (informal assessment, exam, presentation, debate)
•Understanding preventive physical and
mental health measures, including proper diet,
nutrition, exercise, risk avoidance and stress Math, Work and Life Class: Basic health (cold medicine vs. prescription drugs) Monthly (on a kid to kid basis) Observations, interviews, discussions
reduction
•Using available information to make
appropriate health-related decisions Work and Life: Basic health issues quarterly Observations, discussions
•Establishing and monitoring personal and
family health goals
•Understanding national and international
public health and safety issues
LEARNING AND INNOVATION
SKILLS
Creativity and Innovation
•Create, interpret, or present something in a
new an original way All classes: Use of technology to make learning visual Daily Completion of task, portfolio
•Think Creatively - Elaborate, refine, analyze
and evaluate their own ideas in order to
improve and maximize creative efforts
• Work creatively with others
• Implement Innovations
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
•Reason Effectively
•Use systems thinking: Analyze how parts of
a whole interact with each other to produce All classes: As issues arise we continue to discuss ways to problem solve, think
overall outcomes in complex systems reasonably, make judgements and good decisions regardless of mental health Daily No one is injured, administration is not called.
issues or cognitive level.
•Make judgments and decisions
•Solve problems
Communication and Collaboration
•Communicate clearly and listen effectively
utilizing multiple media and technologies in
diverse environments
•Collaborate with others
INFORMATION MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY
Information Literacy
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21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT:SWD Community
DEFINITION DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY ASSESSMENT
WHERE IS THIS SKILL BEING TAUGHT HOW OFTEN IS IT TAUGHT? HOW IS THIS SKILL BEING ASSESSED ?
WHAT SKILLS ARE WE EVALUATING? (Must be the focus of the unit or activity)? (daily, weekly, monthly, one time)? (informal assessment, exam, presentation, debate)
•Access and evaluate information efficiently
(time) and effectively (sources) NA
•Use and manage Information accurately
Media Literacy
•Analyze Media: Understand how/why media
messages are constructed and their purpose Work and Life and Math: look at advertisements to see how products/ads try to
Daily Interviews
influence what you buy.
•Analyze Media: Examine how individuals
interpret messages differently, how values
and points of view are included/excluded, and
See above
how media influences beliefs/behaviors
•Apply an understanding of the ethical/legal
issues surrounding the access/use of media
NA
•Create Media Products: Understand/utilize
appropriate expressions and interpretations in
diverse, multi-cultural environments Need technology in classroom in order to accomplish this goal.
Technology Literacy
•Apply technology effectively as a tool to
research, organize, evaluate and Need technology in classroom in order to accomplish this goal.
communicate information
•Apply an understanding of the ethical/legal
issues surrounding the access and use of
information technologies NA
LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS
Flexibility and Adaptability
•Adapt to change Work and Life and Work Experience: Paid and volunteer work sites
•Be flexible As reflected on students schedule Observations, and maintiain employment
Initiative and Self-Direction
•Manage goals and time See above
•Work Independently
•Be self-directed learners
Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
•Interact effectively with others
•Work Effectively in Diverse Teams See above
Productivity and Accountability
•Manage Projects
•Produce Results
Leadership and Responsibility
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21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT:SWD Community
DEFINITION DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY ASSESSMENT
WHERE IS THIS SKILL BEING TAUGHT HOW OFTEN IS IT TAUGHT? HOW IS THIS SKILL BEING ASSESSED ?
WHAT SKILLS ARE WE EVALUATING? (Must be the focus of the unit or activity)? (daily, weekly, monthly, one time)? (informal assessment, exam, presentation, debate)
•Guide and Lead Others See above
•Be Responsible to Others
SERVICE LEARNING
A teaching and learning strategy that
integrates meaningful community service with
Volunteer job sites and community based instruction Daily Observation
instruction and reflection to enrich the learning
experience and strengthen communities
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21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT: New Foundations - Health
DEFINITION DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY ASSESSMENT
WHERE IS THIS SKILL BEING TAUGHT HOW OFTEN IS IT TAUGHT? HOW IS THIS SKILL BEING ASSESSED ?
WHAT SKILLS ARE WE EVALUATING? (Must be the focus of the unit or activity)? (daily, weekly, monthly, one time)? (informal assessment, exam, presentation, debate)
Global Awareness
•Using 21st century skills to understand and Alternative treatments and wholistic medicine that is used in other cultures and/or
address global issues Monthly oral / written presentations
countries in combination with western treatment and medicine
• Learning from and working collaboratively
with individuals representing diverse cultures,
religions and lifestyles in a spirit of mutual
respect and open dialogue in personal, work
and community contexts
•Understanding other nations and cultures,
including the use of non-English languages
Financial, Economic, Business and
Entrepreneurial Literacy
•Knowing how to make appropriate personal
economic choices Warm ups that deal with personal senerios regarding decision making
•Understanding the role of the economy in This excersise takes into consideration choices that may have to do with carreer and
society Daily written / oral presentations (debate/discussion)
financial decisions and the impact of those decisions on ones owns health
•Using entrepreneurial skills to enhance
workplace productivity and career options
Civic Literacy
•Participating effectively in civic life through
knowing how to stay informed and Unit on poverty and crowded living conditions/ the impact on the health of citizans
understanding governmental processes affected by these sociatal issues, how we can impact these issues as voting citizans 1 unit of study oral / written presentations/discussion
and choices we make
•Exercising the rights and obligations of
citizenship at local, state, national and global
levels
•Understanding the local and global
implications of civic decisions
Health Literacy
•Obtaining, interpreting and understanding
basic health information and services and
using such information and services in ways
that enhance health
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21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT: New Foundations - Health
DEFINITION DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY ASSESSMENT
WHERE IS THIS SKILL BEING TAUGHT HOW OFTEN IS IT TAUGHT? HOW IS THIS SKILL BEING ASSESSED ?
WHAT SKILLS ARE WE EVALUATING? (Must be the focus of the unit or activity)? (daily, weekly, monthly, one time)? (informal assessment, exam, presentation, debate)
•Understanding preventive physical and
mental health measures, including proper diet,
nutrition, exercise, risk avoidance and stress Whole curriculum addressed the heath literacy of students Daily all assessment tools listed
reduction
•Using available information to make
appropriate health-related decisions
•Establishing and monitoring personal and
family health goals
•Understanding national and international
public health and safety issues
LEARNING AND INNOVATION
SKILLS
Creativity and Innovation
•Create, interpret, or present something in a Unit on family and social health. This unit dicusssess personal relationships and the
new an original way relationship between individuals and society. The unit askes students to develop
•Think Creatively - Elaborate, refine, analyze responsible decision making models. These senerios allow students to develop
and evaluate their own ideas in order to 1 Unit of study/ 1-2 weeks written / oral presentations (debate/discussion)
improve and maximize creative efforts
• Work creatively with others
• Implement Innovations
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
•Reason Effectively
•Use systems thinking: Analyze how parts of
a whole interact with each other to produce
overall outcomes in complex systems
•Make judgments and decisions
•Solve problems
Communication and Collaboration
•Communicate clearly and listen effectively
utilizing multiple media and technologies in
diverse environments
•Collaborate with others
INFORMATION MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY
Information Literacy
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21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT: New Foundations - Health
DEFINITION DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY ASSESSMENT
WHERE IS THIS SKILL BEING TAUGHT HOW OFTEN IS IT TAUGHT? HOW IS THIS SKILL BEING ASSESSED ?
WHAT SKILLS ARE WE EVALUATING? (Must be the focus of the unit or activity)? (daily, weekly, monthly, one time)? (informal assessment, exam, presentation, debate)
•Access and evaluate information efficiently
(time) and effectively (sources)
•Use and manage Information accurately Students do a unit on consumerism. This unit teaches skill where students learn
how to analyse and evaluate media/advertising related to health choices as a
consumer.
Media Literacy 1 Unit/ 1-2 weeks written / oral presentations (debate/discussion)
•Analyze Media: Understand how/why media
messages are constructed and their purpose
•Analyze Media: Examine how individuals
interpret messages differently, how values
and points of view are included/excluded, and
how media influences beliefs/behaviors
•Apply an understanding of the ethical/legal
issues surrounding the access/use of media
•Create Media Products: Understand/utilize
appropriate expressions and interpretations in
diverse, multi-cultural environments
Technology Literacy
•Apply technology effectively as a tool to
research, organize, evaluate and
communicate information
•Apply an understanding of the ethical/legal
issues surrounding the access and use of
information technologies
LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS
Flexibility and Adaptability
•Adapt to change
•Be flexible
Initiative and Self-Direction A unit that discusses volunteering for health causes and participating in services
learning activities that explore health issues and carreer opportunities. 1 Unit/ 1-2 weeks written / oral presentations (debate/discussion)
•Manage goals and time
•Work Independently
•Be self-directed learners
Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
•Interact effectively with others
•Work Effectively in Diverse Teams
Productivity and Accountability
•Manage Projects
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21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT: New Foundations - Health
DEFINITION DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY ASSESSMENT
WHERE IS THIS SKILL BEING TAUGHT HOW OFTEN IS IT TAUGHT? HOW IS THIS SKILL BEING ASSESSED ?
WHAT SKILLS ARE WE EVALUATING? (Must be the focus of the unit or activity)? (daily, weekly, monthly, one time)? (informal assessment, exam, presentation, debate)
•Produce Results
Leadership and Responsibility
•Guide and Lead Others
•Be Responsible to Others
SERVICE LEARNING
A teaching and learning strategy that
integrates meaningful community service with
See above information
instruction and reflection to enrich the learning
experience and strengthen communities
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21ST CENTURY LEA
DEFINITION
WHAT SKILLS ARE WE EVALUATING?
Global Awareness
•Using 21st century skills to understand and
address global issues
• Learning from and working collaboratively
with individuals representing diverse cultures,
religions and lifestyles in a spirit of mutual
respect and open dialogue in personal, work
and community contexts
•Understanding other nations and cultures,
including the use of non-English languages
Financial, Economic, Business and
Entrepreneurial Literacy
•Knowing how to make appropriate personal
economic choices
•Understanding the role of the economy in
society
•Using entrepreneurial skills to enhance
workplace productivity and career options
Civic Literacy
•Participating effectively in civic life through
knowing how to stay informed and
understanding governmental processes
•Exercising the rights and obligations of
citizenship at local, state, national and global
levels
•Understanding the local and global
implications of civic decisions
Health Literacy
•Obtaining, interpreting and understanding
basic health information and services and
using such information and services in ways
that enhance health
•Understanding preventive physical and
mental health measures, including proper diet,
nutrition, exercise, risk avoidance and stress
reduction
•Using available information to make
appropriate health-related decisions
•Establishing and monitoring personal and
family health goals
•Understanding national and international
public health and safety issues
LEARNING AND INNOVATION
SKILLS
Creativity and Innovation
•Create, interpret, or present something in a
new an original way
•Think Creatively - Elaborate, refine, analyze
and evaluate their own ideas in order to
improve and maximize creative efforts
• Work creatively with others
• Implement Innovations
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
•Reason Effectively
•Use systems thinking: Analyze how parts of
a whole interact with each other to produce
overall outcomes in complex systems
•Make judgments and decisions
•Solve problems
Communication and Collaboration
•Communicate clearly and listen effectively
utilizing multiple media and technologies in
diverse environments
•Collaborate with others
INFORMATION MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY
Information Literacy
•Access and evaluate information efficiently
(time) and effectively (sources)
•Use and manage Information accurately
Media Literacy
•Analyze Media: Understand how/why media
messages are constructed and their purpose
•Analyze Media: Examine how individuals
interpret messages differently, how values
and points of view are included/excluded, and
how media influences beliefs/behaviors
•Apply an understanding of the ethical/legal
issues surrounding the access/use of media
•Create Media Products: Understand/utilize
appropriate expressions and interpretations in
diverse, multi-cultural environments
Technology Literacy
•Apply technology effectively as a tool to
research, organize, evaluate and
communicate information
•Apply an understanding of the ethical/legal
issues surrounding the access and use of
information technologies
LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS
Flexibility and Adaptability
•Adapt to change
•Be flexible
Initiative and Self-Direction
•Manage goals and time
•Work Independently
•Be self-directed learners
Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
•Interact effectively with others
•Work Effectively in Diverse Teams
Productivity and Accountability
•Manage Projects
•Produce Results
Leadership and Responsibility
•Guide and Lead Others
•Be Responsible to Others
SERVICE LEARNING
A teaching and learning strategy that
integrates meaningful community service with
instruction and reflection to enrich the learning
experience and strengthen communities
21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS INVEN
DEPARTMENT: DRAFT
DESCRIPTION
WHERE IS THIS SKILL BEING TAUGHT
(Must be the focus of the unit or activity)?
Second Semester--Contemporary Social Issues
Second Quarter--US Government
Year-long--US Government--Current Event
Third Quarter
Year-long--US Government--Contemporary Social Issues
Fourth Quarter--Contemporary Social Issues
Year-Long
Fourth Quarter--Contemporary Social Issues
ARNING SKILLS INVENTORY
MENT: DRAFT
FREQUENCY
HOW OFTEN IS IT TAUGHT?
(daily, weekly, monthly, one time)?
Second Semester--Daily--One Class Period
Second Quarter--Daily--One Class Period
Year Long--Weekly
Third Quarter--Daily
Year Long--One Class Period Per Day
Fourth Quarter--Daily--One Class Period
Year-Long--Daily--One Class Period
Fourth Quarter--Daily--One Class Period
Y
ASSESSMENT
HOW IS THIS SKILL BEING ASSESSED ?
(informal assessment, exam, presentation, debate)
Some informal assessment, presentation, project, debate,
reflections, tests
Tests, discussions, projects, research
Discussion and Journals
Research, Projects, Journaling, Discussion, Simulation
Individual and/or Group Projects, Small Group Work,
Reflections, Tests
Media Evaluations and Comparisons, Research, Projects,
Discussion, Creative Problem Solving, Presentations
Independent and Group Work, Daily Assignments, Peer
Evaluations
Self-evaluation, Reflection, Observation, Strategic Planning
and Implementation