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Our Competency Framework

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Getting Started with CBE Resources

This work is hard! When we started, there weren’t very many resources for us to use. That’s why we try to share as much as we can. We want to help you get started.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”View all Resources” url=”https://building21.org/all-resources/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”80″ bottom_padding=”223″ top_padding_tablet=”0″ bottom_padding_tablet=”0″ top_padding_phone=”0″ bottom_padding_phone=”50″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”program-what-makes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”200px” top_margin_tablet=”50″ top_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”5/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_cascading_images image_1_url=”9629″ image_1_offset_x_sign=”+” image_1_offset_x=”0%” image_1_offset_y_sign=”-” image_1_offset_y=”15%” image_1_rotate_sign=”+” image_1_rotate=”none” image_1_scale=”1.1″ image_1_animation=”Grow In” image_1_padding=”none” image_1_box_shadow=”none” image_1_max_width_desktop=”100%” image_1_max_width_mobile=”100%” image_1_image_width_mobile=”default” image_2_url=”9659″ image_2_offset_x_sign=”-” image_2_offset_x=”75%” image_2_offset_y_sign=”+” image_2_offset_y=”80%” image_2_rotate_sign=”+” image_2_rotate=”none” image_2_scale=”0.4″ image_2_animation=”Fade In” image_2_padding=”none” image_2_box_shadow=”none” image_2_max_width_desktop=”100%” image_2_max_width_mobile=”100%” image_2_image_width_mobile=”default” image_3_url=”10019″ image_3_offset_x_sign=”+” image_3_offset_x=”40%” image_3_offset_y_sign=”+” image_3_offset_y=”85%” image_3_rotate_sign=”+” image_3_rotate=”none” image_3_scale=”0.5″ image_3_animation=”Fade In” image_3_padding=”none” image_3_box_shadow=”none” image_3_max_width_desktop=”100%” image_3_max_width_mobile=”100%” image_3_image_width_mobile=”default” image_4_offset_x_sign=”+” image_4_offset_x=”0%” image_4_offset_y_sign=”+” image_4_offset_y=”0%” image_4_rotate_sign=”+” image_4_rotate=”none” image_4_scale=”1″ image_4_animation=”Fade In” image_4_padding=”auto” image_4_box_shadow=”none” image_4_max_width_desktop=”100%” image_4_max_width_mobile=”100%” image_4_image_width_mobile=”default” element_sizing=”default” image_loading=”default” border_radius=”10px” overflow=”visible”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-md-offset-1″][split_line_heading animation_type=”default”]

The Basics of Our Framework

[/split_line_heading][toggles style=”default” accordion=”true” accordion_starting_functionality=”default”][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” title=”What is a competency?”][vc_column_text]At Building 21, we define competencies as the essential skill-sets of post-secondary readiness. A competency always connects to a meaningful outcome that empowers learners.[/vc_column_text][/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” title=”How is a competency structured?”][vc_column_text]A competency is structured as a grouping of related skills that cumulatively serve as a measure of a learner’s level of mastery. Performance level descriptors along a continuum help describe how each skill becomes more sophisticated as it develops toward readiness. Based on our most recent analysis, the fifth level represents “college and career ready” work and the sixth level on our continuum represents “college-level” work. (You can view this in more detail on the animation below.)[/vc_column_text][/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” title=”What role do competencies play in the Building 21 model?”][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” title=”Can I adopt these competencies and progressions for my own school or district?”][vc_column_text]Yes! The Building 21 Competency Framework is open for sharing under the following Creative Commons license: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). This means you may use all framework assets under the condition that the work is attributed and not used for commercial purposes. If you remix or adapt the work to fit your needs, you must share your work with the same license. For questions about access, adoption, partnership, or attribution, please contact us at info@b-21.org.[/vc_column_text][/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” title=”Can Building 21 help us on our CBE journey?”][vc_column_text]Absolutely! We work with schools of all types whether they are just starting their journey or if they have been on that path for a while and need help moving past some road blocks. Click here to learn more.[/vc_column_text][/toggle][/toggles][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” bottom_margin=”100″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”program-impact” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”10383″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”30px” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” bottom_margin=”100″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”custom-text-photo-block” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”10159″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” margin_right=”25″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][split_line_heading animation_type=”default”]

How do we track progress and growth of competencies?

[/split_line_heading][vc_column_text]One of the biggest challenges in a competency-based model is tracking and communicating progress and growth of the competencies. Many schools often compromise their vision because they can’t find a system or platform to help them communicate progress to students and families.

Our approach to platforms and dashboards might help you realize your transformation![/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”medium” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” solid_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” el_class=”btn-1″ text=”Learn more” url=”https://building21.org/platforms-dashboards/” margin_top=”25″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_global_section id=”6439″][/vc_column][/vc_row]