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VISION
OF A COLCHESTER

PUBLIC SCHOOLS LEARN ER
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VISION OF A LEARNER WORK GROUP

District Reps WJ Reps
Daniel Sullivan Meghan Amado
Jessica Kuckel Bonnie McAneny

Barbara Johnson Michele Lane
CES Reps BA Reps
Kelly Bahre Amy Begue
Kelly Landry Mike Mal

Stephen Byrne
JJIS Reps Jennifer Emery

Stacy Ewings

Thomas Bech Student Reps

Prema Shanley Cora Rago


VISION OF A
COLCHESTER

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Colchester Public Schools’ Vision of a
Learner encompasses skills and attributes
that we believe will benefit all students in
pursuit of their life goals in an ever-
changing global society. These skills and
attributes apply to all aspects of life,
including in-person and digital
interactions.

    


VISION OF A COLCHESTER LEARNER

Confident and Self Aware
Curious and Creative Thinker

Effective Communicator

Collaborative Contributor

Problem Solver

Integrity

 

Empathetic and Kind


CONFIDENT
AND SELF-AWARE

Colchester learners are confident and self-aware.
They demonstrate motivation, determination,
and a strong sense of self. They reflect on their
experiences, take initiative, and remain open to
growth and change.

 


CONFIDENT AND SELF-AWARE

Primary Secondary

| believe in myself and know what I'm good e | confidently express and reflect on my ideas
at. and understand my strengths and areas for

growth.

| try my best even when things are difficult. oo.
| demonstrate strong motivation and
commitment to achieving my goals, even

| understand my feelings and how they hen faced with challenges
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affect myself and others.

I take initiative in my academic and personal
pursuits, seeking out new opportunities for
learning and leadership.

I think about what I've learned and how |
can do better next time.

I maintain an open mind and adapt to new
information, perspectives, and changing
circumstances.

 


CURIOUS
AND CREATIVE

THINKER

Colchester learners are curious and creative
thinkers. They approach the world with
curiosity and imagination. They are flexible,
adaptable, and eager to learn. They are
willing to take risks, engage in productive
struggle, and pursue new possibilities with

a growth mindset.
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CURIOUS AND CREATIVE THINKER

Primary Secondary

e | explore new ideas with curiosity and

| ask questions about how things work and imagination.

why.

e | engage in tasks with determination and a

| use my imagination to come up with ideas. growth mindset.

Se See Rene apa e | generate innovative solutions and original

| look for new adventures and ways to learn. ideas by thinking creatively and outside of
the box.
e | adapt my approach and thinking when
faced with new information or unexpected
challenges.

 


EFFECTIVE
COMMUNICATOR

Colchester learners are effective communicators.
They express themselves clearly and respectfully
through verbal, non-verbal, and written
communication. They listen to understand,
engage in friendly and patient dialogue, and
value feedback as a tool for growth.

 


COMMUNICATOR

Primary Secondary

| use words, pictures, and body language to | express myself clearly and respectfully.

share my ideas. . .
| listen to understand, not just to respond.

| have calm and kind conversations, even

when | don’t agree. | stay present in dialogue while offering and

accepting feedback.

I listen carefully to others without

interrupting. | communicate effectively through speaking,

writing, and non-verbal cues.

| learn from what others tell me and use
their ideas to grow.

 


COLLABORATIVE
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Colchester learners are collaborative. They work
well with others and contribute to shared goals.
They are dependable, inclusive, and community-
minded. They are able to compromise,
respectfully communicate, and support a
positive environment.

 


COLLABORATOR

Primary

| work well with my classmates.
lam kind and respectful.

| take turns and share ideas.

| help make my class a friendly place.

Secondary

e | contribute to a team and support others.

e | work respectfully with people who have
different ideas.

e |compromise and help the group reach a
goal.

e | am dependable, inclusive, and community-
minded.

 


PROBLEM
SOLVER

Colchester learners are problem solvers.
They think clearly and creatively to
overcome challenges. They look ata
Situation, come up with possible
solutions, and try different approaches
until they find what works best.

  


PROBLEM SOLVER

Primary

l identify problems and think of different
ways to solve them.

| break a big problem into smaller steps to
make it easier to handle.

| try a different solution when the first one
doesn’t work.

I stay calm and focused when facing
challenges.

Secondary

| identify challenges and think critically
about possible solutions.

| evaluate different options and develop a
course of action.

| learn from mistakes and use them to
improve.

| stay focused and persevere when faced
with challenges.

 


INTEGRITY

   
  

Colchester learners have integrity. They are
honest and do the right thing, even when no
one is watching. They stay true to their
values, taking responsibility for their actions,
and are trustworthy.


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Primary

lam honest, even when it’s uncomfortable.

| do the right thing, even when no one is
watching.

| take responsibility for my actions and
choices.

| stand up for what is right.

Secondary

lam honest with myself and others ina
respectful manner, even when it’s
uncomfortable.

| take ownership of my actions in all aspects
of life and accept the consequences.

lam trustworthy, reliable, and follow
through on my commitments.

| utilize resources in responsible and ethical
ways.

 


EMPATHETIC
AND KIND

Colchester learners are empathetic and
kind. They strive to understand how
others feel and show they care by
listening, offering support, and treating
everyone with respect and compassion.

 


EMPATHETIC AND KIND

Primary Secondary

| listen to others and try to understand how | listen to others without judgment and try to
they feel. understand their perspective.

| show kindness through my words and | show compassion to people, even if | don’t
actions. know them well.

| help others when they are having a difficult | support my peers when they're struggling
time. emotionally or socially.

| treat everyone with respect and | speak and act in ways that make others feel
compassion. respected and valued.

 


Next Steps

Communication with Staff - uniform rollout

Develop checklists and rubrics to measure growth over
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