Join us at Ritenour High School for an unprecedented journey into the world of Competency-Based Learning (CBL). Set in the heart of educational excellence at 9100 St. Charles Rock Rd., this three-day summit, happening on May 29, 30, and 31, 2024, promises to be a landmark event in the evolution of teaching methodologies.
For just $475 per participant, the summit encompasses an enriching program packed with insights, strategies, and practical knowledge. This investment covers not only the learning experience but also ensures your comfort with delightful lunches and snacks throughout the event.
Key Features of the Summit:
Exclusive Virtual Keynote: Dr. Robert Marzano, a vanguard in the field of education, will be sharing his expertise through a special virtual keynote session.
Inspirational Keynotes: Hear from both local and national CBE leaders who are transforming the educational landscape.
Interactive Breakout Sessions: Dive deep into critical topics like '
Using Proficiency Scales in the Classroom
The CBL Student Experience
Data-Driven Instruction
Getting Started with Empower
Teacher Development in a CBE System from CCBE
Proficiency Scale Writing Workshops: Engage in practical workshops on both Wednesday and Thursday, culminating in a focused, subject-specific session on Friday, May 31st.
What’s Included in Your Registration?
An enriching learning and networking experience.
A chance to engage with key educators and thought leaders in CBL.
A copy of "A Handbook for Developing and Using Proficiency Scales in the Classroom" by Jan Heuogh, an essential read for educators.
Why Attend?
This summit is not just an event; it's a transformational experience that equips educators with the skills and knowledge to reshape the educational experience for students. Whether you're new to CBE or looking to enhance your existing skills, this summit is your gateway to becoming a part of a community dedicated to educational excellence.
Apply To Be A Breakout Speaker
Share your experience with Competency-Based Learning! Break-out sessions will be 75 minutes in length. There will be three breakout sessions per day. Sessions Proposals are due by March 28th, 2024, at 4 pm.
REGISTRATION FEES will be waived with the commitment to present at least one break-out session.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Secure your spot at the forefront of educational innovation. Register now for the 3rd Annual Competency-Based Learning Summit and be part of shaping the future of education!
Having trouble registering? email chris@clstl.org
In Partnership With:
Marzano Academies and CCBE
Dr. Robert Marzano
Robert J. Marzano, PhD
Robert J. Marzano, PhD, is co-owner and chief academic officer of the Center for Competency Based Learning. He is also cofounder and chief academic officer of Marzano Resources in Denver, Colorado. During his 50+ years in the field of education, he has worked with educators as a speaker and trainer and has authored more than 50 books and 200 articles on topics such as instruction, assessment, writing and implementing standards, cognition, effective leadership, and school intervention.
His books include A Handbook for Personalized Competency-Based Education, Formative Assessment and Standards-Based Grading, The New Art and Science of Teaching, Leaders of Learning, Making Classroom Assessments Reliable and Valid, The Classroom Strategies Series, Managing the Inner World of Teaching, A Handbook for High Reliability Schools, and The Highly Engaged Classroom. His practical translations of the most current research and theory into classroom strategies are known internationally and are widely practiced by both teachers and administrators.
Scott Bacon
Scott Bacon
Scott is a pioneer, thought partner, and innovator of the earliest sustained models of competency-based education (CBE) in the nation today. His contributions have helped propel this transformational CBE approach to a nationwide conversation. Scott continues to drive change in partnership with innovation networks deep in the trenches of implementation. His contribution is what Dr. Marzano refers to as “rare air,” stating that, “Scott’s forward thinking is shaping the future here in the present.” He is also co-author of the upcoming book Record Keeping, Reporting, and Grading in a Competency-Based School: The Academy Model.
Sean Duncan
Sean Duncan
Sean Duncan is the Strategic Change Officer with Empower Learning. He works with schools and districts to unpack their visions and leverage the critical strategic planning and implementation components needed to move their systems from a traditional, time-based approach to a learner-centered approach, where learning is the constant and time is the variable. At Empower, Sean oversees client services (including implementation planning), business development, and marketing. Prior to Empower Learning, Sean was the Vice President of Marzano Resources, where he led the planning and implementation of Dr. Marzano’s work around instruction, grading, and school improvement. Sean spent 8 years as a classroom teacher and department chair in Jefferson County Public Schools, a diverse Colorado school district.
Matthew Shea
Matt Shae
Matthew Shea is the Executive Director of Client Services at Empower, and a former teacher, curriculum director, and district administrator in a proficiency-based district in Maine. He is experienced in leading the shift from a traditional system to a proficiency-based system as both a teacher and administrator, including developing and leading professional learning opportunities for educators. He has presented at numerous education conferences across the country and internationally, and was Maine Curriculum Leader of the Year in 2018-2019. He is also the co-host of the nationally recognized podcast Personalized Learning with Matt and Courtney. He brings his decade-plus of experience with Empower in the classroom and at the district level to help guide and support educators in their journey to a more equitable, inclusive, and just educational system.
Ashley Avila
Ashley Avila
Ashley Avila is an implementation specialist for Marzano Academies, a current associate for Marzano Resources, and coauthor of Teaching in a Competency-Based Secondary School: The Marzano Academies Model.
In 2011, Ashley began working at Westside Holistic Leadership Academy, a small alternative charter school in Chicago. It was through this employment that Ashley became passionate about bridging the gaps in education and working with youth who are troubled or at risk. In 2013, she joined the school’s competency-based education leadership team and worked alongside the committee to develop a framework that several of their schools would adopt. In 2015, Ashley took a position at Proviso East, where she was given the opportunity to participate in their competency-based education pilot and continue to be an advocate for underserved and underrepresented youth.
Ashley has led various school-level professional development sessions, presenting on relevant competency-based topics and helping lead the effort to gain the status of first high school-level Marzano Academy. She has offered advice and professional development for local districts as they began to develop or plan their own transitions to competency-based education. Ashley focuses on providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for attendees and believes in offering practical examples that can be used or modified with ease. In 2019, she began working to complete the Marzano High Reliability Teacher certifications and has to date completed Level 1, Courses 1 and 2.
Ashley received a bachelor’s degree in English (with a concentration in writing) from the University of Illinois Chicago. She also holds a master’s in education from Lewis University and a master’s in reading from Saint Xavier University.
Bill Zima
Bill Zima
Bill Zima is the director of implementation for Marzano Academies, working with schools to help realize their unique vision of high reliability organizations that build agency in all learners. He is a former superintendent of Regional School Unit #2 in Hallowell, Maine, considered a leader in the creation of a learner-centered, proficiency-based approach to education.
Bill received his bachelor’s degree in industrial technology, electronics from Illinois State University and his master of education, science from the University of Central Florida.
