Workplace+Competencies+Minutes

September 27, 2010:

The team was asked to define //Workplace Competencies//:

Having the skills and tools to meet and succeed in your goals after high school

→ identify goals → reality → faith in the future → balance with dreams Passion Interpersonal Acceptance of diverse populations Collaborative→ [*communication] Self-motivated Appreciative Networking Skills Technologically savvy Creative Thinker Higher Order Thinker Questioning fact vs fiction Look at a problem form a variety of perspectives Responsibility/Accountability Respect for co-workers/ boss Self-awareness Self-confidence Basic Life skills

[* See communication minutes page]

Oct 25 Strategy #1 7) Transform the school buildings into multi-faceted learning centers. 8)Establish project base curriculum k-12 12) Apprenticeship programs with community members 13) Learning styles inventory k-12 15) Create a warm &n inviting atmosphere for visitors 16) Establish mutual respect between staff and students 23) Student participation in food service and environment

Strategy #2 2) Increase participation of community elders 3) Increase community awareness through student programs 5) Engender civic responsibility thru service learning projects 8) Resource bank of contacts to use in networking with the community

Strategy #3