AUTHORIZER AND EDVISIONS Co-op

Authorizer

SAGE Academy is authorized by Novation Education Opportunities (NEO), a charitable nonprofit organization focused on the development of innovative instructional delivery and school governance models through the sponsorship of public charter schools.

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Novation Education Opportunities

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3432 Denmark Ave, Ste 130

Eagan, MN 55123

Phone: 612-889-2103

EdVisions Cooperative

SAGE is a part of the EdVisions Cooperative. This means:

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Small Learning Community: How do we connect with young people in a democratic learning community?

• Small learning communities of 150 students or less.

• Highly personalized setting; every student treated as an individual – No Child Left UnknownI

• Positive, caring relationships; respect and responsibility modeled and practiced

• Multiage fulltime advisories in place; advisors fully responsible for no more than 20 students.

• Mentoring available to all students

• Restorative justice practiced.

• Parents and community at large actively engage with students to support learning

• Democratic student government supports active engagement in decision making process

• Student experience value of citizenship as they contribute to greater community.

Self-directed Project-based Learning: How do we facilitate the work of youth as self directed producers and learners?

• Self-directed, project-based learning primary focus; driven by constructivist pedagogy

• Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) for all students emphasizing student needs and interests

• Personalized workspace for each student with Internet access

• Technology-infused environment; technology used as tool

• Individual/group projects complemented by multiple teaching and learning approaches based on student needs and interests

• Achievement demonstrated publicly; highest work place standards are quality goal

• All students prepared for post-secondary education, workplace, and active citizenship

• All students and staff engage in quiet reading every day

Authentic Assessment: How do we know that we are achieving our intended results?

• Plan for how projects will be assessed by more than one adult, with opportunities for students to improve products to meet quality standards.

• Demonstrated achievement, with plan for public presentations including community involvement

• Electronic standards tracking/reporting system and electronic student portfolios

• Standardized testing; results inform Personalized Learning Plans (PLPs) and continuous improvement

• Value-added measures including assessment of life skills and results from Hope Study enhance PLPs and continuous improvement

• Post-secondary plans for all students beginning at ninth grade

• Graduation includes standards met as well as project credits, life skills gained, and a senior project

Teacher-Ownership/Democratic Governance: How do we engage “Teachers as Owners” of a democratic learning community?

• Automous school management with control over budge and staffing; individual responsibility and accountability for school finance and educational success

• Teacher model ownership and demonstrate democratic leadership; inspire students, parents and community to take ownership and actively engage in decision making; incorporate consensus model

• Teachers evaluations by peers, students and parents; performance-based pay, at-will employment (if applicable)

• Evaluations inform individual Professional Development Plans; focus on self and school improvement

• Coaching/mentoring plan for incorporation of new members and continuous improvement

EdVisions Cooperative / EdVisions Schools

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PO Box 601

Henderson, MN 56044

Phone 507-248-3738

Fax: 507-248-3789