CLARITY Learning Suite & Alignment with Plan for NSW Public Education

THE CLARITY LEARNING SUITE

The online Professional Learning within the CLARITY Learning Suite is based on Lyn Sharratt’s text “CLARITY - What Matters MOST in Learning, Teaching and Leading”.

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The CLARITY Learning Suite is a powerful on-line professional learning experience that will touch system and school leaders and teachers across the globe.

The focus is on building teacher and leader capacity to increase student achievement and growth in an ongoing, sustainable way. Lyn and her team of collaborators - Sue Walsh, Australia, Maggie Ogram, New Zealand, Mike Ogram, New Zealand, Jim Coutts, Canada, developed CLARITY Learning Suite (CLS) for system and school leaders, and for practitioners to personalise their learning.

Begins with and continually returns to its foundation: Parameter #1: Shared Beliefs and Understandings – all children can learn, all teachers can teach –given time and the right support; high expectations and early and ongoing intervention are critical; and leaders, teachers and leaders can clearly articulate why they lead, teach, and learn the way they do; Ensures the focus is on students’ learning through evidence-proven assessment and instructional approaches. Parameters 3 and 13;

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Dr. Lyn Sharratt, an accomplished educator, researcher, and author, leads the doctoral internship program at the University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. With extensive experience in various educational roles across Ontario, including superintendent and curriculum leader, Lyn has taught students of all ages and backgrounds. She is renowned for her collaborative work with leading educators, resulting in influential texts such as "CLARITY: What Matters MOST in Learning, Teaching and Leading." Lyn's consulting engagements worldwide focus on implementing effective strategies to improve student achievement, with documented success in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences.

Engages learners, teachers and leaders in reflection and data-wise decision-making to put FACES on data and take action (Parameter #6); Provides a scaffolded model of Professional Learning for participants to collaborate and learn together with a nominated ‘Learning Leader’. The CLS notion of ‘Learning Leaders’ is a key feature to build and ensure sustainable leading and learning;

Focuses on a culture of learning to create shared responsibility and accountability for students’ growth, attainment and wellbeing (Parameter #1#4 #6 #14);

Enables participants to work through the CLARITY text on Learning, Teaching and Leading in 12 Modules, each Module having several Sessions. Sessions take approximately 60 minutes to complete and 30 minutes for follow-up personalised learning.

Affords educators the opportunity for ongoing Professional Learning withinin groups, across-groups and individually; CLS maximises opportunities for those in small, remote or isolated communities to be involved in collaborative Professional Learning 24/7;

Requires participants to make a 12 month commitment to the Professional Learning;

Entitles participants to renew their CLS Learning Membership annually after the initial 2 years, retaining access to notes, revisiting sessions and maintaining and growing purposeful contacts with others in the Membership Forum. This extended Learning Membership is another measure of CLS’ commitment to sustainability of the ongoing learning gained.

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Learning Modules and Sessions:

Each Module provides the structure to unpack the CLARITY Learning Suite in learning, teaching and leading

All Modules contain a series of Sessions that focus on specific themes

The conclusion of each Module calls participants to Commit to Action

What to expect in a Session

Flexibility for self-paced learning determined by the group or the individual. Sessions vary in length from 20 - 60 minutes.

Professional Learning provided by the CLARITY Learning Suite collaborative team.

Guidance through the research-based 14 Parameters Framework for School and System Improvement unpacked by Lyn Sharratt and the CLARITY Learning Suite Team.

Contributions from researchers and practitioners world-wide.

Access to all resources of the CLARITY Learning Suite. These include videos, presentation slides, Learning Leader Notes, Processes for collaboration, templates, articles, case studies.

A set structure to maximise the support of professional learning.

An emphasis on all participants owning their on-going learning that can be actioned in each participants context.

Reflective Journalling, Quizzie Questions to check for understanding and Preparation for the Next Session.

NSWPPA Exclusive 2024 Rates

1-4 participants per school

5-19 participants per school

20+ participants per school

Rate per participant to Clarity Learning Suite ex GST

$799

$749

$699

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

NSW Public Schools receive the discount for registering all participants at the same time.

NSW Public Schools can bulk register up to 30 participants at a time, please make contact if you require a bigger purchase.

Discounts will apply after purchase is made

See some suggestions to assist your school if you are completing a bulk registration on website.

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Alignment of the CLARITY Learning Suite with the Plan for NSW Public Education

Plan for NSW Public Education

Every child in NSW deserves an outstanding education, and this is our driving ambition

Transparent and collaborative–we have consulted widely in developing this plan, and we will provide regular updates on progress and opportunities to provide further input as we implement specific actions

Staged and integrated – to ensure we minimise disruption to our staff and schools specific and measurable– progress will be tracked annually to have visibility of impact

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