5 Common Misconceptions of the e2L Learning Framework Hopefully, this will help clear up some of those common misconceptions about e2L like, "Project-based learning doesn't work for math." So not true! Take a look for yourself. February 14, 2014October 1, 2015 by Engage2Learn Read More
Autonomy Rubric The Autonomy Rubric included in this toolkit is one of several e2L rubrics provided to assist parents, teachers, and students in setting goals and assessing growth towards acquiring skills identified as desirable for college readiness and employability. March 30, 2014October 1, 2015 by Engage2Learn Read More
Creating Equity by Closing the Learner Experience Gap Download PDF By: Dr. Kent Scribner, Superintendent Juan Cabrera, and Shannon K. Buerk Abstract Why is it important that learners acquire “soft skills?” How are their classroom experiences in public schools nationwide addressing the issue of equity? Pervasive... April 2, 2019April 2, 2019 by Engage2Learn Read More
DIY: Campus Learning Environment This "do-it-yourself" activity is one that we share with our e2L campuses, and helps leaders rethink the learning spaces of their campus in terms of what kinds of space are needed to best support authentic student engagement and collaborative problem-solving. March 18, 2014October 1, 2015 by Engage2Learn Read More
DIY: Classroom Learning Environment This "do-it-yourself" activity helps teachers and leaders rethink the learning spaces of their classroom in terms of what kinds of spaces are needed to best support authentic student engagement and collaborative problem-solving. March 18, 2014October 1, 2015 by Engage2Learn Read More
DIY: Technology Plan for PBL/e2L This "do-it-yourself" activity helps campus and district leaders think about what technology consideration and system need to be added or amended in order to best support the learning environment of PBL/e2L classrooms and campuses. January 23, 2014October 1, 2015 by Engage2Learn Read More
DIY: Why, What, How This "do-it-yourself" activity helps campus and district leaders think about the why, what, and how of PBL/e2L implementation. May 1, 2014October 1, 2015 by Engage2Learn Read More
e2L Bright Spot: Raines HS Katy ISD Becky Bracewell-Tucker, Principal at Raines High School in Katy ISD, talks about her experience with the e2L Learning Framework. September 12, 2014September 30, 2015 by Engage2Learn View
e2L Learning Framework Parent Orientation Presentation This resource can be used for a brief presentation to parents as an overview of the e2L Learning Framework. Slides include interactive questions for the audience and examples of things students might say to parents about the learning model. September 30, 2015 by Engage2Learn Read More
e2L Recommended Reading & Viewing List This list contains some of our favorite thought leaders and can be utilized to begin conversations with community, conduct a book study or article study with staff or Board of Trustees, provide to parents to dig deeper into the literature so they are informed on the "why, what, and how" of educational change or just to study for yourself. Enjoy! January 24, 2014June 15, 2017 by Engage2Learn Read More
e2L Strategic Vision Methodology The research base for e2L Strategic Vision methodology includes organizational culture gurus, thought leaders on strategic planning, and our own experience with over 200 districts. The methodology is grounded in backwards design, design thinking and culture-based change management. The process is collaborative, inclusive and actionable. The resulting Strategic Design Framework includes a set of shared beliefs, call to action, learner profile, learner outcomes, learning framework, strategies, goals, action plans and a five-year timeline of specific results. January 26, 2019January 28, 2019 by Engage2Learn Read More
Education/Community Summit Presentation Template This is the presentation template that can be used to facilitate education/community summits and/or forums. It provides a wonderful framework for soliciting feedback from your local community as to what they would like to see in their childrens' classrooms and campuses. September 22, 2015 by Engage2Learn Read More
Engaging Education Video This video provides a brief look back at the history of education in American in order to begin the dialogue about what we need to do to ensure our youth thrive in today's society. January 24, 2014September 22, 2015 by Engage2Learn View
Game Changers Welcome to Game Changers! Click on the session name for access to resources from each session. September 2015 Google Session December 2015 Southwest Airlines Session February 2016 Whataburger Session This information is for Game Changer participants only. For more information about... September 21, 2015September 21, 2015 by Engage2Learn Read More
Innovation and Coaching: The Keys to Successful Literacy and Life Ready Skills At engage2learn, we recognize that early literacy development is crucial to the acquisition of reading and life ready skills; to best support all meaningful educational partners in this effort, including parents, teachers, and stakeholders alike, we believe that innovative literacy initiatives and job-embedded, professional coaching are the keys to a successful literate society. December 4, 2018January 27, 2019 by Engage2Learn Read More
Journey of a Teacher: e2L Framework 5th grade ELAR/SS teacher, Olive May, and the journey of her first year implementing the e2L Learning Framework September 16, 2014October 1, 2015 by Engage2Learn View
Learner Profile for Students The student is invited to reflect on his/her learning style and preferences in this resource that provides information for the teacher to use in designing engaging and differentiated learning experiences. May 26, 2014October 1, 2015 by Engage2Learn Read More
Learner Profile: The Catalyst for Equipping Learners for Life In the modern era of public education, often referred to as Education 3.0, it is imperative that young learners embody the Life Ready Skills necessary for success in the world outside of their school walls. A Learner Profile is the precise tool that emboldens communities and educational stakeholders to identify those necessary traits and develop the ideal learning opportunities for their students to be successful. Once created, districts can put a learner profile into action through a learning framework. January 26, 2019January 28, 2019 by Engage2Learn Read More
Learners Love e2L Learning Framework! This montage video pieces together testimonials from student who are learning in the e2L Learning Framework February 4, 2015September 30, 2015 by Engage2Learn View
Learning Style Tips for Home This resource provides tips for parents to use to assist with creating a study environment at home that aligns to an individual student's learning style and preferences. March 26, 2014October 1, 2015 by Engage2Learn Read More
Lewisville ISD: Town Hall Summit on Strategic Design September 22, 2015September 30, 2015 by Engage2Learn View
LIFe Ready Collaboration Rubric A rubric is designed to define expectations for a particular learning standard. The rubric contains 4 progressive levels of concepts that foster mastery of each LIFe Ready Skill. Learners can use rubrics to set learning goals and track progress and... February 26, 2018February 26, 2018 by Engage2Learn Read More
Life-Ready is Future-Proof Focusing on building Life Ready skills in today’s learners ensures the 16,000 or so hours learners invest in school is well-spent, college or career readiness is guaranteed, and that they leave high school confident to take on the future as it unfolds for each of them as individuals. No longer are jobs centered around solitary, repetitive tasks, but instead call for collaboration, multiple methods of communication, and innovation. e2L has curated 7 Life Ready Skills from the research on this topics. . It is one thing to know what these skills are and to understand that they are important to the future of every learner attending schools today; it is an entirely different thing to create a system prepared to provide the experience required. January 26, 2019January 28, 2019 by Engage2Learn Read More
McKinney ISD: Building Internal Capacity with e2L Framework September 22, 2015September 30, 2015 by Engage2Learn View
Parent Orientation to Student-Centered Learning Student-centered learning puts education into the hands of learners. This system of learning is innovation-focused and develops learners’ LIFe Ready skills. It’s been proven to decrease discipline referrals, increase student engagement, and prepare students for the economy of tomorrow. However,... February 26, 2018 by Engage2Learn Read More
Provocative Prompts Protocol This is an activity we use to facilitate in a leadership team or on a campus to think through the current social, economic, technological, environmental, and political landscape as we consider what we need to do in education to prepare students for the world in which we live. The protocol is intended to stimulate lively discussion and a better understanding of the challenges in our world as we create a learner profile or learner outcomes. The prompts can be interchanged with others from your favorite thought leaders. January 24, 2014October 1, 2015 by Engage2Learn Read More
Round Rock ISD: Building World Class Schools Every Day September 22, 2015September 30, 2015 by Engage2Learn View
Student and Teacher Learning Framework Roles A student-centered learning framework is the key to preparing learners for the economy of today and tomorrow. But when our schools turn to student-centered learning, it can sometimes be difficult to understand student and teacher roles within the new learning... February 26, 2018 by Engage2Learn Read More
Student Learner Profile Parent Questionnaire The Parent Questionnaire provides a venue for teachers to gather important information about a studen's learning style and about goals that the parent and student share for learning and acquiring skills. March 24, 2014October 1, 2015 by Engage2Learn Read More
Student Learner Profile Parent Questionnaire Teachers and parents alike can use this questionnaire to reveal a learner’s strengths and areas for improvement. It’s a great step for preparing for personalized learning. Download now February 26, 2018 by Engage2Learn Read More
Summary of Research on Inquiry-Based Learning This resources provides a brief summary of the more than 20 years of research on inquiry-based learning. January 15, 2014October 1, 2015 by Engage2Learn Read More
Sunnyvale ISD 5th Graders Take Flight This video highlights an integrated Engaged Learning Unit (ELU) at Sunnyvale MS where students learn about the history of hot air balloons and get to chance create and test their own balloons. August 20, 2014September 22, 2015 by Engage2Learn View
Supporting e2L Learners at Home This resource is provided to give suggestions for parents to be able to ask questions, assist with problem-solving, and stay involved with student learning throughout the five steps of the e2L Learning Framework and standards mastery March 26, 2014October 1, 2015 by Engage2Learn Read More
Supporting Your Child’s Education At Home We know that parents only want the best for their children. Learning doesn’t end with the classroom, and often students may raise questions about their education at home. Your child’s inquiry-based, differentiated learning environment may be different than the educational... February 26, 2018 by Engage2Learn Read More
The Craft of Culture-Focused Leadership: 5 Levers + 3 Skills Download PDF By: Shannon K. Buerk, Founder and CEO of engage2learn Abstract What if the reason decades of reform, including billions of taxpayer dollars spent on professional learning, technology, resources, and programs have not created a sustainable solution... January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 by Engage2Learn Read More
Unit Communication Template The Unit Communication Template provides parents with information about each unit of learning including the standards for mastery, the due dates, what will be graded and when as well as a goal-setting and reflection piece to complete with students for each unit. March 26, 2014October 1, 2015 by Engage2Learn Read More
What is the e2L Learning Framework? Great Question! It's hard to put it in words, but this is best way we know how to explain what the e2L Learning Framework is and is not. June 18, 2014October 1, 2015 by Engage2Learn Read More