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=Background=

I. School Division Strategic Plan - [|Compass 2015]
Strategic Objective 1: All teachers will engage every student in meaningful, authentic and rigorous work through the use of innovative instructional practices and supportive technologies that will motivate students to be self-directed and inquisitive learners. 

II. [|Collaborative Learning for 21st Century Leadership]
A. Monthly sessions with principals B. Goal - "Develop the capacity of principals to be leaders of high-quality curriculum, instruction, and assessment to ensure rigorous, collaborative, and relevant learning for all students."

III. Framework for 21st Century Skills ( http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/index.php )
A. Creativity and Innovation B. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving C. Communication and Collaboration Skills D. Information and Media Literacy E. Information and Communication Technology (ICT Literacy) F. Life and Career Skills

IV. Virginia Beach Essential Information Literacy Skills [[file:EILS Grades K-12.doc]]
A. Aligned with Standards for the 21st Century Learner developed by [|American Association of School Librarian (AASL)] B. Four Groups or Strands 1. Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge 2. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge 3. Share Knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society 4. Pursue personal and aesthetic growth

V. Virginia Beach Student Technology Proficiencies [[file:K-12 Student Technology Proficiencies (Rev 7-08).doc]]
A. Aligned with National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NET-S) developed the [|International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)] B. Six standards 1. Creativity and Innovation 2. Communication and Collaboration 3. Research and Information Fluency 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making 5. Digital Citizenship 6. Technology Operations and Concepts