21st Century Strands & Strategies
Chapter: Introduction
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goals based on baseline data specific to their unique teaching and learning
environments throughout the world.
Connections to the 21st CTLL Professional Learning Framework (PLF)
The strands and strategies are one of the
components of the 21st CTLL Professional
Learning Framework. The strands and their
respective strategies provide educators
professional learning choices and the
ability to apply the learning within their
classroom. Every strand includes
instructional practices that focus on
engaging and empowering learners
through a student-centered, collaborative
approach.
The strands and strategies support DoDEA’s vision to be among the world’s leaders in
education, enriching the lives of military-connected students and the communities in
which they live. The strands and strategies were specifically designed to support
DoDEA’s vision and mission as well as the Community Strategic Plan (CSP). While
educators and leaders engage in studying a specific strand, they will be able to make
direct connections to critical elements in their schools, such as Continuous School
Improvement (CSI), AdvancED, assessments, and standards. The strands are the
descriptors of a 21st century school.
The Digital Professional Learning will provide the professional learning that is based on
the strand categories and their strategies. Through professional learning, educators will
learn new methods to engage and empower learners.
Military Connected Child Strand
Truly understanding the unique needs
inherent to our military students and
communities around the globe serves as
the cornerstone of the 21st Century
Professional Learning Framework.
Ensuring that each child reaches his or
her fullest potential despite the
challenges of everyday military life is
something each educator and
educational leader in DoDEA is
committed to. This strand provides educators and leaders with the tools they need in
order to fully support each child’s emotional and academic needs.
