Accessing and Implementing the ARCS Framework

Communities for Learning offers ARCS Framework awareness, readiness, skill-building, capacity building programs, as well as school and district site development, facilitation certification and the Communities for Learning Fellowship Program. All experiences focus on the question, “What does it take to develop a culture of continuous improvement?” and unpack the ARCS framework inside that challenge.

Programs

Keynotes and Awareness Workshops introduce concepts and activities of the ARCS Framework, and help participants make connections to themselves and their own schools.


ARCS Framework Implementation helps schools to apply ARCS activities as they consider ways to improve learning.

Communities for Learning Fellowship Program is an intensive, multi-year approach to building the leadership capacity of individuals so that they can become change agents within their system. A diverse group from many sites (currently 48 teachers, administrators, staff developers, students, university faculty, and other educators), Fellows share their interests, passions, expertise and questions as they explore and address organizational and professional needs.

Endorsements and certifications

Endorsement of materials and/or processes developed by the school or individuals in the school, which exemplify one or more of the components of the ARCS Framework and could be used by other schools to support ongoing improvement.

Communities for Learning ARCS Framework Facilitation provides leadership development and in-depth understanding of how to apply ARCS to various contexts and circumstances inside a school for the individuals who are interested in facilitating the ARCS Framework.  ARCS Facilitator Certification is a credential earned through a specialized program of study that includes guided and independent practice, simulations, shadowing and a supervised internship.

Site development provides schools interested in learning about and implementing ARCS, and becoming an endorsed or certified member of the Communities for Learning: Leading lasting change Network, with access to other sites, facilitators and the most current research, tools, processes and products. Initially, facilitated by Communities for Learning staff this model includes ARCS facilitator training and certification, enabling the site to promote its own learning and improvement.


Research and Development

Tools and measures that enable a school to create a baseline self-portrait; establish and monitor improvement targets; analyze communication; assess effectiveness of strategies; and provide feedback on implementation of the ARCS Framework.

Opportunities for participation in research and development activities sponsored by Communities for Learning are available yearly.

For further information about these or other opportunities, contact us.