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Innovation Proposal For Ep
Innovation Proposal For Ep
Innovation Proposal For Ep
Innovation Proposal
09.14.2018
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Jerry H. Yamashita
Highlands Community Charter School
1333 Grand Ave
Sacramento CA 95838
Overview
As a vehicle for learning, a measure of personal growth, and a canvas to display evidence of
learning, students, both ABE and ELD, will create ePortfolios as part of their educational
experience. This ePortfolio is designed to be used not only as an assessment tool for teachers but
as a tangible product that students can leave with, grow with, and be proud of long after they leave
the halls of Highlands.
Goals
1. All students will have the opportunity to learn how to create a personal ePortfolio.
2. Teachers will assign content that may be added to the ePortfolios on a regular basis.
Proposal
We often pride ourselves at our school as being an agency that “serves the unserved” and “puts
students first” -- but what does that really mean? It can be argued that we are a rising star in
California’s struggling Adult Education arena, but we won’t stay that way unless we maintain our
edge in terms of innovation both policy wise and technology wise. How can we elevate the level of
service that we provide and continue to innovate all while staying true to our mission?
The students we serve range from English language learners fleeing war torn regions to
ex-offenders and folks in recovery programs looking for a career pathway to young mothers from
the neighborhood trying to earn their high school diplomas – and everything in between. These are
distinctly different populations but with one common goal: they are trying to improve their
situations.
Currently, in the Arts, Media and Entertainment CTE Pathway, students create an online repository
of the individual assignments and group projects that they create over the course of study.
Commonly known as an ePortfolio, this student-centered collection of work is not only a vehicle to
learn with during their classes but evidence of learning for assessment as well as something they
can continue to grow on their own after they complete their coursework. This opportunity to take
ownership of a tangible product after graduation is incredibly valuable and is used by professionals
in a variety of fields besides education.
The literature available is limited in scope as it pertains to non-college adult learners, but there is
plenty of positive information regarding non-traditional students and ePortfolio use that could be
applied to our target demographic. I believe that with the proper approach, an ePortfolio initiative is
something our organization could consider adopting schoolwide.
Giving the students creative choice over an ePortfolio which they have ownership of and being able
to show their individual voices through authentic learning opportunities (COVA) is a potential game
changer in the world of Adult Education and will ensure that our school continues to rise above the
rest.
Milestones
I. ELD
25% of all students have created an ePortfolio and uploaded basic information including a
photo, biography, and resume.
II. ABE/CTE
50% of all students have created an ePortfolio which includes basic information (photo,
biography, and resume) and examples of completed coursework with peer feedback and
self-reflection.