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Melissa Byrne on Connecting a Learner Profile to Pathways and Postsecondary Workforce Readiness.
Jun 12, 2024
Melissa Byrne, Assistant Superintendent at Barrington Community 220 in Illinois, discusses the Learner Profile, Pathways, and Gem program for students in the Barrington district. They focus on integrating academic and personal success skills, enhancing literacy with tools like Mrs. Wordsmith, and empowering students through personalized interdisciplinary projects at Barrington High School.
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- Barrington Community 220 School District focuses on personal excellence through a learner profile framework.
- GEM program at Barrington High School promotes competency-based learning and student autonomy for skill development.
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Revision of Mission and Core Beliefs
The Barrington Community 220 School District in Illinois underwent a strategic revision known as Framework 220, aiming to empower personal excellence in every learner. Amid the educational paradigm shift catalyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the district reimagined education by engaging the entire community. This led to the formulation of a comprehensive mission statement focusing on personal excellence, core beliefs reflecting the district's identity, and six strategic priorities guiding future work.
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