What inquiry-based instructional approach combines

21st Century skills with content standards?

Project-Based Learning (PBL)Implementation Guide for 21st Century Education Leaders

Project-Based Learning is an instructional approach that combines authentic learning experiences with content and Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS) and essential communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity skills required for college and career readiness.

A project is comprised of eight essential components required for successful PBL design, assessment, and management.

21st CenturySkill-Focused

•Generatesengagement and motivation through active, constructivist learning

•Appealstodiverselearning styles and intelligences

•Offerstheopportunity for small group remedial and enrichment instruction

•Fostersstudentaccountability and ownership of learning

•Enablesprojectsto be organized around complex, authentic tasks

•Allowsstudentstolearn, communicate, and collaborate anytime, anywhere, with anyone

•Providesaccessto information and resources beyond the school building and local community

•Encouragesthenatural process of inquiry and develops inquiry skills

•Cultivatesstudentvoice through ownership of their individual inquiry

•Improvesstudentinterest in the content area

•Integratesdisciplinesthrough inquiries into themes, issues, different perspectives, and topics

•Emphasizesreal-world skills: critical thinking, problem-solving, creative thinking, communication, self-management, leadership, digital, collaboration, and cross-cultural

•Preparesstudentswith the skills and knowledge required for success in college and career

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Student Voice and Choice

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Student- Centered

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What is PBL?

What are the learning benefits of PBL implementation?

How can your school transform learning through Project-Based Learning?

PBL101 Training

•Registerateamforour4-daytrainingfocusedontheeight essential components of PBL including design, assessment, and management.

•Participantswillcollaborativelyworkthroughtheprocess of developing a project that is ready for immediate implementation with the help of our expert trainers.

•CompletedprojectswillbepostedandsharedonourPBL site to share regionally with other PBL schools for futureuse.Eachparticipantwillreceiveaworkbook,aPBL starter kit, and other instructional materials.

Full Implementation Coaching Districts can opt to purchase full implementation coaching, which includes:

•On-sitecoachingfor40daysoveracalendaryear.

•Coacheswillmeetmonthlywithteachersduringa½-day release time monthly to provide assistance with project design, assessment, management, implementation strategies, and instructional resources.

Customized Coaching School districts may choose to customize coaching for teachersimplementingPBLfor20-30on-sitedays.

PBL Regional Showcase PBL Trained teachers and administrators are invited to attend our end-of-the-year regional showcase to share their successful projects with others.

Turnkey the Training Another implementation strategy to transform the learning culture through the PBL process is to create a team of facilitators for building district capacity. Turnkey the Training provides coaching from our expert trainers in planning, assessing, and managing PBL implementation in the following format:

•PBL101 Training for Facilitators: Facilitatorswillattendour4-dayPBLtraining as a participant working through the process of planning, assessing, and managing a project.

•PBL101 Training Audit: Facilitatorswillobserveour4-dayPBL101trainingwith a focus on facilitating PBL with their colleagues in their district. Training materials will be provided.

•PBL Facilitator Coaching: Ourexperttrainerswillaudita4-daytrainingsessionled by the facilitators to support the implementation and training process.

•PBL Facilitator Reflection and Revision: ExperttrainerswillendtheTurnkeytheTrainingwithadayofreflectionandrevisionabout the PBL process and implementation.

PBL Implementation Plan

Training

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Coaching

PBL Regional Showcase

OCM PBL Training & Coaching Support With training and support, your team can transform your school into a collaborative learning environment for teachers and students. Choose the best way to implement PBL in your school by choosing from our menu of options:

Contact Lynn Radicello at 315-431-8596 or lradicel@ocmboces.org for more information

PBL 2015 -2016 Schedule of Events & Regional Training

PBL Implementation at any Grade Level

Attend our PBLNY3-dayeventwhereparticipantswilllearn about all aspects of Project-Based Learning from our panel of expertkeynotespeakers.Relevantandinformativebreakoutsessionswilladdto participants’ PBL experience. Participants new to PBL can enroll in PBL 101tolearntheeightessentialcomponentsofPBLandwalkawaywithaproject to implement in September.

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August 3-5, 2015 Liverpool Holiday InnProject Based Learning Comes to NY#PBLNY PBL.ocmboces.org

Event Date Location

PBL101 7/14, 7/15, 7/16, 7/17 Rodax 8 Large

PBL101 8/17, 8/18, 8/19, 8/20 Rodax 8 Large

PBL101 9/23, 9/24, 9/30, 10/1 CNYRIC & Henry Large

PBL101 10/7, 10/8, 10/14, 10/15 McEvoy 701

PBL101 10/21, 10/22, 10/28, 10/29 Henry Large

PBL101 11/9, 11/10, 11/16, 11/17 McEvoy 701

PBL101 12/2, 12/3, 12/9, 12/10 O & M

PBL101 1/13, 1/14, 1/20, 1/21 McEvoy 701

PBL101 2/3, 2/4, 2/10, 2/11 O & M

PBL101 3/1, 3/2, 3/8, 3/9 McEvoy 701

PBL101 3/14, 3/15, 3/21, 3/22 O & M

PBL101 5/11, 5/12, 5/18, 5/19 Main Campus (new building) Canandaigua Room

PBL401 8/6/15 Henry Large

PBL402 8/10/15 Henry Large

PBL403 9/1/15 Henry Large