Building Capacity for Learner-Centered Implementation
A year-long cohort opportunity designed to support district teams in turning learner-centered priorities into actionable, sustainable strategies. Educators, school and district leaders, and other members of the learning community will explore how local policy, systems, and community engagement can support local change. Participants will work collaboratively to address local challenges and develop practical strategies that can be sustained over time.Together, participants will identify opportunities, develop practical strategies, and build capacity to sustain their work over time.
Participating teams must consist of 3–4 representatives, including district/school leaders and an educator/coach.
What Participants Do
District teams will:
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Identify a local learner-centered challenge or opportunity
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Engage educators, families, learners, and community partners
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Build a shared vision and commitment for local change
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Explore policy and systems opportunities to support that vision
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Develop local strategies for implementation and sustainability
What Districts Get
Financial Support
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Participation stipend
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Stipend for classroom teacher participation and substitute coverage
Professional Learning and Collaboration
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Monthly facilitated cohort sessions
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Collaborative peer learning with district teams from across Minnesota
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Two statewide site visits
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Measurable impact goals to guide progress and monitor success
By June 2027, districts will develop
Community-informed policy and practice reccomendations
Recommendations shaped by the experiences, needs, and priorities of educators, learners, families, and community members.
Multi-year implementation plan
The phases, milestones, resources, and timelines needed to turn a shared learner-centered vision into action and sustain progress over time.
Implementation strategy and impact goals
A practical plan for launching, learning from, and evaluating a locally relevant approach to learner-centered change.