PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: To provide an update with additional information about the Leading Youth to New Experiences (LYNX) concept that was introduced as part of a competitive grant process ($10 million granted to five awardees) sponsored by XQ Super Schools with the intent of reinventing traditional high school instruction. The LYNX project champions a personalized plan for every student and moves away from the traditional Carnegie Unit requirements for courses and creates more opportunities for personalized learning, internships, and apprenticeships. The success of LYNX depends on students taking ownership of their learning experiences with the support of advocates and parents in designing a high school experience that helps them to achieve their goals. Currently, the LYNX concept would extend the school day (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) to afford both educators and students flexible scheduling and off-site opportunities during the day. LYNX is steeped in student exploration, problem solving, and collaboration skills vital for college and career readiness. The LYNX concept will be implemented at Frederick High School.
In order to make LYNX a reality, flexibility from current state requirements and funding will be necessary. Recent legislation provided the waivers vital to fulfilling the vision of LYNX. The next step will be to secure funding by either receiving the XQ Super Schools grant or by obtaining support through grants or foundations.
The 2016-2017 school year will be a planning year to move from concept to a plan for implementation. Key stakeholders will be involved throughout the year in designing this transformed approach to high school. LYNX will only work with the support of the entire Frederick community!
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: In November of 2015 Frederick County Public Schools was invited to collaborate on the competitive grant.
PROCESS STATEMENT: This presentation offers an update on the LYNX concept and provides the timeline for next steps.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Dr. Theresa Alban, Superintendent
Kathy Campagnoli, Principal
SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Theresa Alban, Superintendent
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
Board members who attended the annual conference of the National School Boards Association will present an overview of the sessions they attended. The Board will also identify any session/session content they would like to discuss further, in a more in-depth manner.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
Each year, various Board members attend and participate in the annual National School Boards Association (NSBA) meeting. NSBA provides a variety of tools to allow school board members to gain new knowledge, skills and keep abreast of issues regarding school system governance. Each year, several Board members attend in order to learn about innovative approaches and methods to support and improve student achievement and educational leadership.
Typically, members who attend report to the full Board regarding the specific workshops and sessions each attended in order to share learning with an eye towards incorporating best practices gathered from school boards around the country.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Board Members - Elizabeth Barrett, Zakir Bengali, Colleen Cusimano, April Miller, Joy Schaefer