Who is the Birdville ISD graduate of the future?
What words/phrases in the
Strategic Plan point to the
qualities our students need to
be successful in their futures?
Development Process
Portrait of a
Graduate Team
Drafted
descriptors in
focus groups
EdShift
Conference:
student input
Studied BISD
Strategic Plan
Defined
categories
ACT Revisions
Researched
other districts
Affinity
process
ILT Feedback
The strategic mission of Birdville ISD is to ensure that all students position themselves to excel with integrity in an ever-changing, global society. Embedded in this
mission is the commitment to provide students with innovative and responsive learning environments where graduates are academically successful, personally
responsible, and globally competitive.
To be prepared for success in college and the workplace, a Birdville ISD graduate will be:
Academically Successful
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Apply knowledge and skills mastered through a well-rounded, comprehensive, rigorous and relevant curriculum
Effectively communicate for different audiences and purposes through authentic reading, writing, listening and speaking
Solve problems through collaboration, critical thinking, creativity and innovation
Adapt and apply learning skills to a future society that is globally competitive and ever-changing
Personally Responsible
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Collaborate effectively with teams, both as a contributor and a leader to accomplish a common goal with a commitment to service.
Balance physical, mental and emotional health through reflection, self-evaluation and self-advocacy.
Demonstrate ethical behaviors, exhibiting integrity, respect and accountability.
Equipped with skills that enables graduates to take risks, learn from mistakes and be resilient in the face of challenges.
Globally Competent
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Draft
#1
Exhibit knowledge of world cultures, languages, history and geography
Demonstrate understanding of and empathy for economic, environmental and social issues across the world
Understand and appreciate cultural differences
Communicate effectively with diverse audiences
Use appropriate technology and media within a global environment
EdShift Conference
The strategic mission of Birdville ISD is to ensure that all students position themselves to excel with integrity in an ever-changing, global society. Embedded in this
mission is the commitment to provide students with innovative and responsive learning environments where graduates are academically successful, personally
responsible, and globally competitive.
To be prepared for success in college and the workplace, a Birdville ISD graduate will be:
demonstrate:
Academically
Successful
Curriculum Mastery
OR Mastery of Curriculum
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Apply knowledge and skills mastered through a well-rounded, comprehensive, rigorous and relevant curriculum
Effectively communicate for different audiences and purposes through authentic reading, writing, listening and speaking
Solve problems through collaboration, critical thinking, creativity and innovation
Adapt and apply learning skills to a future society that is globally competitive and ever-changing
Personally
Responsible
Personal Responsibility
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Collaborate effectively with teams, both as a contributor and a leader to accomplish a common goal with a commitment to service.
Balance physical, mental and emotional health through reflection, self-evaluation and self-advocacy.
Demonstrate ethical behaviors, exhibiting integrity, respect and accountability.
Equipped with skills that enables graduates to take risks, learn from mistakes and be resilient in the face of challenges.
Global Citizenship
Globally
Competent
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Draft
#2
Exhibit knowledge of world cultures, languages, history and geography
Demonstrate understanding of and empathy for economic, environmental and social issues across the world
Understand and appreciate cultural differences
Communicate effectively with diverse audiences
Use appropriate technology and media within a global environment
ILT Feedback Rotations
Curriculum Mastery
Haltom Cluster
Global Citizenship
Birdville Cluster
Personal
Responsibility
Richland Cluster
ILT Feedback Rotations
• Acknowledge Committee
Members
• Go to assigned category
• 5 minutes: discuss and
gather feedback/suggested
revisions for wording
• Category Title
• Descriptors
• Rotate clockwise
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Important Dates
T-TESS
Training
June 28-30, 2016 @
BCTAL
CIR
Initial Training @
BCTAL:
May 17
Summer PL
Catalog
Will be published
after Spring Break
June 8-9
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