A Systems Approach to Supporting Change
A Systems Approach to Supporting ChangeIf learners are to succeed in our changing world, they need to ask big questions, think critically, and contribute to society as citizens and workers. But this won’t happen if our education system doesn’t demand it. Powerful, effective learning will require reframing curriculum and instruction so that it is integrated, rigorous, and relevant to students' lives and communities.
To be effective, curriculum transformation must be embedded within other achievement initiatives. Creative Change offers a systems approach that helps institutions use sustainability-based instruction to strengthen reform efforts focused on equity, teacher quality, and "21st Century" learning.
Our change framework guides institutions as they transition to new ways of teaching and learning. Derived from years of experience supporting early adopters, this framework drives strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation as we work with clients. After evaluating needs and opportunities, we provide scaled packages of staff development, curriculum, and support to help clients meet their goals. Programs are built around three levels of change and are tailored to your organization’s level of readiness and desired outcomes:
- Level I) Imagine the Change: Defining a vision is the first step of any change process. These 1-3 day introductory programs help educators define possibilities for change in curriculum and instruction. Programs include needs assessment, introductory workshops, curriculum samples, and planning with administration or a leadership team.
- Level II) Begin the Change: These 1-2 year programs begin with needs assessment and planning, and follow with on-going staff development, curriculum licensing, and guided planning to help institutions reach their desired outcomes.
- Level III) Sustain the Change: Maintaining effective initiatives requires organizational capacity to lead and manage change. These extended programs include staff development, curriculum licensing, internal “training of trainers,” and on-going strategic planning.
We’ll work with you to provide the curriculum and service package to help you meet your goals. With our support, your change process will be successful--and sustained.
View packages by program:
- Ecological Footprint
- Sustainable by Design
- Our Town (sustainable communities)
- Economics for the Common Good
- Sustainable Energy Systems
- A Taste of Change (food systems)
- All Together Now (multiculturalism)