PLAN Pilot Participants Offer Insight Into the State’s Education Transformation
The ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵapp’s Performance-Based Learning and Assessment Networks (PLAN) Pilot programÌýwas the focus of a March 5 workshop at the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵapp State Council for the Social Studies’ annual conference.ÌýTheÌýmoderatedÌýpanel discussion featured representatives from the Department and four of the 23 pilot schools statewide.ÌýÌý
PLAN pilot schools take a holistic approachÌýto education by incorporating performance-based learningÌýmodels that allow students toÌýdemonstrateÌýknowledge and skills.ÌýThese learningÌýmodels include career & technical education and work-based learning; inquiry-based approaches with learner profiles; and project-based learning and performance-based assessments.
Panelists provided insight on howÌýthey’reÌýshifting away from structured, teacher-led lessons and the impact it’s having on student engagement. The evidence collected through the pilot initiative will inform the statewide implementation of ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵapp Inspires. Beginning in the 2027-28 school year, all public school districts will award one high school diploma based on new credit requirements.