When you think of someone as "competent" in something, you think of them as having the skill, ability, or knowledge to solve a problem correctly and efficiently.
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Welcome Back To School! What’s In Your Virtual Backpack?
Welcome back to school! Welcome back to 180ish days of packing school lunches, managing homework schedules and after-school activities, and ensuring positive relationships with
Four Life Skills That Customized Learning Teaches Students
Life skills are those that allow us not just to function in everyday life, but to make positive, thoughtful contributions to the world. We begin developing these social,
6 Reasons Why You Should Take College Courses in High School
It shouldn’t surprise you to learn that college admissions are more competitive now than ever before.
Flexible Learning Pathways: Experiences
Customized learning platforms mean lots of options, all of which enable students to earn credit anytime, anywhere.
Six Things to Know About Customized Learning
Maybe you’ve heard some buzz out there. Student-centered learning. Personalized Learning. Competency-based education.
How to Succeed With an IEP in a Competency-Based Program
For students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), finding the right type of learning environment is a necessary ingredient for success. Whether the student has ADHD,