Redefining the 21st Century Learning Experience Partnership for

Ballston Spa Partnership for
Innovation in Education Fund
To develop alternative resources as
well
as
to
support
programming,
partnered
the
with
the
innovative
district
has
Community
Foundation for the Greater Capital
Region to receive donations and
sponsorships under a 501 (c) (3)
status. The field of interest fund is
used
to
innovative
support
and
the
various
mission-related
programs throughout the district
such
as
Sponsor-A-Scholar,
Robotics, Fine and Performing Arts,
STEM Enrichment activities, Clean
Technologies
and
Sustainable
Industries Early College High School
and the Alumni Network.
For more information about the
Partnership for Innovation
in Education program
or how to become
a partner of the district please visit:
www.bscsd.org
or contact:
Courtney Lamport
Partnership for
Innovation in
Education
Coordinator of District Development
(518) 884.7195 Ext. 1369
E-mail: [email protected]
Stuart J. Williams
Coordinator of Community Relations
(518) 884.7195 Ext. 1305
E-mail: [email protected]
Joseph P. Dragone, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools
High School students on our F.I.R.S.T. Robotics
Team 3044 develop and design robots and compete
in annual competitions throughout the region.
More students join the team each year as the
robotics programs expand throughout the district.
Ballston Spa Central School District
70 Malta Avenue
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884.7195
www.bscsd.org
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Redefining the
21st Century
Learning Experience
Office of District Advancement
Partnership for Innovation
in Education:
Redefining the Learning Experience In and Out of the Classroom
Partnership opportunities enrich the K-12
curriculum by providing students and teachers with
hands-on learning through internships, symposia,
professional development and lecture series that
include:
Expanding the horizon for
life-long learning
Preparing students for jobs that do not yet exist in a
world where information is growing exponentially
requires educational experiences that provide new
tools for teaching, assessment and professional
development. Embracing collaboration with regional
business and industry, higher education, non-profit
organizations and government agencies, the
Partnership for Innovation in Education develops
innovative educational experiences that helps
reshape teaching and learning in our district schools.
Perfectly situated at the confluence of emerging
technologies and rich cultural opportunities, our
students have the potential to learn from brilliant
scientists, world-renowned artists and musicians,
Research and development applications for K-12
classrooms, and infusing emerging technologies
in courses such as Nanotechnology and
Biomedical Sciences
Summer Arts Enrichment
Understanding our government, community
and environment including Financial Literacy/
Service Learning and Green technologies
Applications
Sponsor-A-Scholar Graduates
Culturally diverse experiences in the
Humanities and Social Sciences integrated into
our Artist-in-Residence Programs, the Fine &
Performing Arts and ELA Studies
committed civic leaders and leading companies as
together we support research and development in
our K-12 classrooms. Partners in Education
recently supporting district programs include:
Education Display-Saratoga County Fair
Penny Harvest Event and
Celebration
Gateway Academy
This new model for educating our youth expands
the established or traditional curriculum to include
real world learning experiences that focus on the 21st
Century workforce skills. It is through collaboration
and a systematic approach that we will enable our
students to become competitive in a global economy.
Our graduates, in alignment with 21st Century skills,
will demonstrate the following competencies upon
completion of their academic program:
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Effective communicators
Academically skilled
Critical thinkers
Skilled information managers
Productive workers
Personally and interpersonally skilled
Responsible citizens
Self-directed learners
Physically and mentally healthy