The Integrated Curriculum and Instruction (ICI) Learning Support Organization team will help schools deepen the work they have been doing to prepare students to master the new basics of the 21st century — thinking and problem solving — and meet the high demands of a global economy. They will help schools develop a rich intellectual “thinking curriculum” that builds knowledge and skills around big ideas, makes cross-content connections and life applications, integrates the arts, and uses technology as a tool for both teaching and learning. ICI will work with principals to ensure that students are engaging in high-order thinking tasks and using a variety of technologies with ease and confidence. Hand in hand, they will work with schools to ensure that students can work and problem solve collaboratively in an environment of mutual respect, as well as building and challenging one another’s thinking.
To assist schools, the ICI research and development team of field experts will bring each school deep knowledge of current research and proven effective practices in instruction and data analysis. Along with their executive officers for instruction and network support specialists, they will provide high-quality professional development to ensure each school’s thinking curriculum is rigorous, standards based, assessment driven, and delivers daily quality instruction resulting in high levels of student learning and achievement. The ICI team understands that all schools are unique and require customized services to build and continue the work they have been doing. Whether a principal would like intensive technical coaching or prefer to partner only as needed, schools can choose from among a wide range of institutes, study groups, workshops, and other supports. To learn more about the services the Integrated Curriculum and Instruction Learning Support LSO provides for schools click here.
For more information visit our Web site http://www.icilso.org/ or contact Judith Chin, Chief Executive Officer.
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