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Our Vision for Students Our Model
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Program Supports 6 Application and Enrollment Process
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Getting Started with Summit Learning
Our Vision for Students At Summit Learning, we envision an education system that consistently connects all students to the learning experiences they need to achieve academic and non-academic outcomes. We believe that students from all backgrounds have the same potential for success, and we celebrate the individual differences that young people bring to an educational environment. Rooted in these core beliefs, Summit Learning is a whole school change program that makes achieving both academic and nonacademic outcomes doable for any school. Schools partnering with us have access to a comprehensive digital platform and curriculum, as well as receive training and support on best practice pedagogy and change management.
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Our Model Developed in partnership with nationallyacclaimed learning scientists and researchers, every element of Summit Learning is grounded in what science tells us about how students learn best. Summit Learning is centered around three outcomes: Cognitive Skills, Content Knowledge, and Habits of Success.
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Knowledge Success
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Cognitive Skills, such as asking
Content Knowledge is the
Habits of Success are mindsets and
questions, oral presentation, and
understanding and application of facts
behaviors that support academic
interpreting data, are the essential
and concepts. Students need a broad
achievement and well-being. Summit
and transferable lifelong skills that all
Content Knowledge base in order to put
Learning incorporates Turnaround for
students need for success in college,
Cognitive Skills to work. Summit Learning
Children’s Building Blocks for Learning
career, and life. In Summit Learning,
puts students at the center of their
as our framework for defining Habits
students apply these skills—along
learning journeys, empowering them to
of Success, with 16 fundamental social-
with Content Knowledge and Habits
set goals and work through standards-
emotional learning skills that students
of Success—within projects to prepare
aligned content. Students not only
need in order to navigate change and
them for real-world scenarios they’ll
deepen their knowledge of a particular
thrive as independent learners. This
encounter in life.
content topic in each course, but also
social-emotional learning is integrated
build their understanding of how they
into all aspects of school culture,
learn best and explore their academic
including through weekly 1:1 mentoring
interests further — laying the foundation
and self-directed learning opportunities.
for a lifelong love of learning.
Teachers meet students where they
See it in Action
See it in Action
are and help guide them in developing habits such as self-awareness, tenacity, and growth mindset.
See it in Action
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How can we achieve these outcomes for all students? Through these teaching and learning experiences: Mentoring
Projects
Self-Direction
During weekly 1:1 mentoring sessions,
Projects give students hands-on
Across all subject areas and Summit
students and their teachers use a
experience with real-world scenarios like
Learning program components, students
rigorous and customized set of tools
collaborating with a team, interpreting
are guided by their teachers and mentor
to set goals, determine strategies, and
data, and presenting a persuasive
through a cycle that teaches them how
reflect on successes and setbacks.
argument. All projects end with a final
to learn. Students develop the ability to
The content of these conversations is
product. Teachers provide students with
set goals, select appropriate strategies
individualized so that students can see
the right support through 1:1 working
to achieve those goals, implement
how habits support and hinder their
sessions or small-group workshops to
their learning plan, and reflect on the
academic, extracurricular, and personal
ensure they meet or exceed grade-
outcomes. This Self-Direction cycle
success, as well as show areas where
level expectations. Math units provide
promotes a growth mindset and can be
support is needed.
students with consistent opportunities to
applied to any task in life.
problem-solve, reason, and think critically.
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Students learn to solve unfamiliar real-
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world and mathematical problems, identify patterns, make connections between topics, and other complex skills as they build procedural fluency on a foundation of conceptual understanding.
Read more Summit Learning has earned Digital Promise’s Research-Based Design product certification for our platform. We are proud to be recognized as a field leader for continually putting research into practice in education.
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We have been blown away by the success our students have had. Our state test scores have risen, students are engaged, and they are learning skills that will help them in high school, college, and beyond.” Jamie McLing, Educator Eastern Idaho
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Program Supports We know that change is hard. Our program works with schools and districts to implement in a way that meets each community’s individual needs and vision by providing robust tools and support.
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Schools in our program receive the following: Curriculum and Assessments
Professional Development
Summit Learning provides complete, standards-aligned
Summit Learning also offers professional development
curriculum for grades 4-12. This includes projects, content,
opportunities for our partners. All new schools participate
and assessments—all of which can be customized by
in an intensive Summer Training to help plan and prepare
educators. Summit Learning is dedicated to adapting
for the change management process of implementing
best-in-field materials and practices that have been
Summit Learning at their school. Throughout the year,
validated through external review, piloting, and revision.
teachers have additional training opportunities on best
Additionally, the Base Curriculum is able to be customized
practice pedagogy. District staff supporting the program
in order to meet your local context and student needs.
can also join relevant training opportunities.
View our guest curriculum to explore Summit Learning projects and content in greater depth. You can find more information about how the curriculum was developed in the Summit Learning Curriculum Overview.
Summit Learning Platform This free online tool helps organize the different components of Summit Learning. The platform supports
Ongoing Support
students through the different steps of their projects and
Every Summit Learning school receives ongoing support
On the platform, students take tests and access a variety of
from a dedicated School Success Manager, who provides
materials to help them learn content, all in one central place.
coaching on change management, instructional leadership,
Students, teachers, and family members have access to real-
and implementation. School Success Managers conduct
time information about students’ academic progress on the
regular check-ins and help build school and district leader
platform, creating a strong support system for students and a
capacity.
culture of transparency. The platform also allows for students
serves as the portal for students to submit each assignment.
to set goals in preparation for their 1:1 mentor check-ins and reflect on their past goals.
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How to Apply Application Steps
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School Leaders visit the Summit Learning website and complete an Interest Form
Schools that meet the basic requirements are invited to start an application. Our full application goes live in early October and closes in early March.
3 School Leaders work with their teaching teams to complete the Summit Learning Program Application
For more details about the application process and timeline, go to https://www.summitlearning.org/join-us/apply
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Application and Enrollment Process Application Steps Summit Learning Interest Form Completing our Interest Form is the first step in applying. Interest Forms typically take 10–15 minutes to complete and must be filled out by a school leader. After reviewing this document in full, visit the Summit Learning website to complete an Interest Form.
Requirements for Applicants
The Summit Learning Program Application
In order to be eligible to apply, schools must meet certain
Schools that meet the technical requirements listed above
basic technical requirements.
are invited to complete the Summit Learning Program Application. The application process facilitates a deep dive
These requirements include: X Schools must be located in the United States X Schools must be site-based (home schools and online schools are not eligible) X Schools must serve students between grades 4-12 X [For public charter schools] School must have an approved charter or plan for approval by fall 2022 X Schools must have 1:1 technology in place or a plan for obtaining 1:1 technology by the fall of 2022 In addition, schools that implement Summit Learning commit to our program requirements to ensure the success of the program.
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into Summit Learning for school site teams and helps them evaluate their level of readiness for implementing Summit Learning at their school. There is an optional portion for district staff who will support implementation. Expect to spend at least 2-3 hours completing the application. School leaders complete the bulk of the application, and implementing teachers submit responses as well. Teachers cannot apply to the Summit Learning program independently of their school leader. To apply, schools need to assemble a school-site team consisting of a school leader, implementing teachers, and a district or charter school network leader.
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Enrollment Steps for Accepted Schools Program Agreement
Summer Training
The Program Agreement is the document that governs
Summer Training is a professional development opportunity
our partnership with school districts, as well as the Terms
that allows school leaders to plan and prepare for strong
of Service and Privacy Policy that underpin the Summit
implementation of the Summit Learning instructional
Learning program. We update these documents annually to
approach. Teams will have the opportunity to understand the
incorporate feedback from our community and strengthen
Summit Learning vision and approach, collaborate on how
our approach to safeguarding student information. The
to adapt the program to your school, and make plans for a
Program Agreement describes the roles and responsibilities
successful implementation in the fall.
of the Summit Learning program and our partners. For more information, please visit our online Privacy Center.
Onboarding Pre-Work Onboarding Pre-Work is designed to guide new teams through a deep-dive of Summit Learning, the research and science supporting it, change leadership skill development, and vital structural preparation, all prior to Summer Training. Past applicants have identified Onboarding Pre-Work as the single most impactful activity during the enrollment process. We expect school leaders will spend approximately 20 hours and teachers will spend approximately 10 hours completing this pre-work.
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Join Us! The Summit Learning program partners with over 300 schools across 38 states and the District of Columbia. Our program is free and open to schools across the country. We look to partner with schools that show alignment to our vision for student success and a willingness to engage in long term change management. If you’re ready to take the next step towards joining the Summit Learning program, we invite you to complete the Summit Learning Interest Form at: https://www.summitlearning.org/join-us/apply You can also contact us at applications@summitlearning.org. Gratefully, The Summit Learning Team
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