I joined forces with Allison Zmuda in 2014 when she saw how Habits of Mind grows a learning culture that values the humanizing aspect of personalized learning.At the same time, I noticed how a focus on personalized learning generates more urgency for self-directed learning that grows healthy, collaborative education communities. The collaboration resulted not only in deep friendship but also rich learning with educators from around the world.Today, our mission is to use what we’re learning to help educators navigate the often messy, challenging, and -- at times -- discouraging transition from an outdated learning process to one that’s relevant to the teacher and student.Through our Consulting Services and Processes & Practices Toolkits, we map out a transformative model of personalization that puts students at the center.✔️ Highlights habits that empower students to pursue aspirations, investigate problems, design solutions, chase curiosities, and create performances✔️ Provides tools and recommendations for adjusting classroom practices to facilitate learning that is self-directed, dynamic, and meaningfulOur publications and communities are committed to providing cost-effective thought partnership and building learning networks.

The vision of Habits of Mind is to create a more thoughtful, cooperative, compassionate generation of people who skillfully work to resolve social, environmental, economic and political problems.The Habits of Mind are dispositions that empower creative and critical thinking. Habits of Mind International has an outreach around the world. We have a growing team of affiliates, each representing the power of the habits in classrooms, schools, and communities. We have certified Habits of Mind Learning Communities of Excellence each committed to the Habits of Mind as central to a thoughtful learning environment. Our Institute offers professional development through virtual media, workshops, consultations, and conferences.▸ Habits of Mind has affiliate centers in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and England▸ Habits of Mind is a virtual organization that offers courses through Eduplanet21

Jeff Colosimo and I co-launched Eduplanet21 in 2011 with a focus on flexible professional development. Our goal was to move away from the traditional model of PD and incorporate social learning and social networking.This past year, we enhanced that model to focus primarily on curriculum design, specifically the Understanding by Design model co-created by Jay McTighe - now an Eduplanet21 Strategic Partner - and the late Grant Wiggins.Curriculum is meant to be ever-evolving. We don’t want to write a curriculum once and then put it on the shelf. We don’t want to teach directly from a textbook.What we have created with Eduplanet21 is a process that looks at data and makes curriculum dynamic and ever-changing while equipping teachers with the right knowledge and tools.If you are interested in setting your teachers up for success, you can create a personalized, annual plan with Eduplanet21. Your district will be connected with a dedicated Customer Success Manager (CSM) to create a platform that is right for you and your staff.DESIGNWhether you are just getting started or have a fully articulated curriculum, your CSM will work with you to develop a plan and recommend platform practices that help you achieve your goals.COLLABORATEBuild and maintain Communities and eLibraries that support and enhance district communication and professional development. Learn to leverage the platform to support teams collaborating on unit design, feedback, and revisionLEARNLearn how to best use the Eduplanet21 platform to deliver professional development to your staff. Your CSM will help explore content available in the Marketplace or help you develop custom Learning Paths.ANALYZEYour CSM will recommend specific platform analytics that will assist you in reviewing your district’s curriculum and professional learning. Make data informed decisions to continuously improve, and remember to celebrate your achievements.Visit eduplanet21.com to schedule a demo.

Curriculum 21, founded by Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs, is the outgrowth of the work of a dynamic group of educators worldwide attempting to help colleagues transform curriculum and school designs to match the needs of 21st century learners.

Longtime consultant working with districts to enhance their current focus, build a thoughtful culture and assist with problem solving.

Acquired by SunGard in 2009, Performance Pathways software was developed to allow teachers and administrators to access and use curriculum and assessment information to manage instruction and make data-informed decisions to help improve student achievement.