1. The Future
of
Learning
Burlington & Winooski

2. Mission/Ends Alignment
The mission of the Burlington
School District is to ensure that
all students achieve their
highest intellectual and
personal potential, and are
prepared to contribute as
global citizens in the 21st
century.
All students will graduate from
the Winooski School District
(WSD) college and career
ready at a cost supported by a
majority of the Winooski
community. WSD students will
lead healthy, productive and
successful lives and engage
with their local and global
community.

3. Shared Vision
The Winooski & Burlington School
Districts are innovative, collaborative,
and equitable learning organizations that
inspire all learners to lead their
communities to a dynamic and
sustainable future.

4. Vision Alignment
Agenda for a World-Class Education
by VSA & VSBA
Winooski & Burlington School District Vision:
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Personalized & Proficiency-Based
Learning
Community-Based Learning
Teaching & Learning Environments
Family & School Partnerships
Youth Engagement & Leadership
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Assuring Success for Every Student
Supporting a New Vision for Teaching &
Learning
Engaging and Supporting Families and
Communities
Delivering and Using World-Class
Technology
Providing Effective Leadership

5. Graduate Expectations
Winooski
Burlington
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Effective Communication
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Effective Oral & Written Communication
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Personal Development
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Physical, Social, & Emotional Well-Being
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Cross-Cultural Understanding &
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Cross-Cultural Understanding &
Community Engagement
Civic Engagement
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Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
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Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
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Curiosity & Creativity
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Engagement in Learning
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Persistence

6. Student-Centered Learning?
Learning is…
❖ Personalized
❖ Beyond the school
❖ The constant, time & support are the variables
❖ A defined set of skills & knowledge
Teachers are coaches, facilitators & learners

7. Student Centered Learning
The fundamental principle behind student-centered learning is the belief that
different students learn in different ways. Using technology to tailor learning
to each student’s style and interests, we can ensure the success of all students.
By expanding learning opportunities beyond the walls of the classroom, we
can make the learning process more relevant to the real world. We believe that
innovative, rigorous, and year-round student-centered approaches like these
will prepare all learners to meet the economic, social, and educational
challenges that we face together as a society.