Assessment, Common Core, Competency Based Learning and Guidelines

The Four Biggest Challenges to Implementing Maine's Proficiency-Based Diploma

Edsurge

MAY 30, 2017

In 2012, Maine passed a law requiring that by 2018 all students would graduate with a proficiency-based diploma; the law then went through a major update in 2015-2016. It is in this area that I believe Maine will be a beacon for innovation in the design and implementation of educational systems and diplomas.

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System Assessment Guidelines Meeting

A school where you can’t fail — it just takes you longer to learn

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 11, 2017

They get frequent updates on which skills they’ve learned and which ones they need to acquire. Mastery-based learning, also known as proficiency-based or competency-based learning, is taking hold across the country. Ten school districts in Illinois, including Chicago, are piloting the approach.

Learning

Learning Common Core System Groups

EdTech Update

The Four Biggest Challenges to Implementing Maine's Proficiency-Based Diploma

A school where you can’t fail — it just takes you longer to learn

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