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Marzano Academies Partners with Westminster Public Schools for an Innovative Competency-Based Education Summit

CENTENNIAL, Colo., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marzano Academies is proud to announce its collaboration with Westminster Public Schools, which, from October 9th to 11th, will hold its highly anticipated Competency-Based Education Summit. This well-attended annual event aims to showcase the remarkable strides taken by forward-thinking institutions like Westminster Public Schools in implementing competency-based education. This instructional model is revolutionizing educational systems by providing tailored learning experiences, enabling students to excel and learn in a manner that is consistent with their individual needs.

This innovative summit, set to be held in Westminster, will be comprised of inspirational school-site visits, vividly illustrating the transformative impact of competency-based education. The highlight of the event will be a keynote presentation by the esteemed Dr. Robert Marzano, whose extensive work in the field of education is respected globally. This is a golden opportunity for attendees to gain insights from a luminary who has significantly shaped modern-day education research and practice.

We are honored to collaborate with prominent conference sponsors who share a mutual aspiration for pioneering education methodologies, like the Center for Competency-Based Education – CCBE (cbe.empowerlearning.net). Additional sponsors of this year's conference are IXL (IXL.com), and Renaissance (renaissance.com), who have been vital in promoting personalized learning solutions.

This summit will foster a dialogue among educators, policymakers, and stakeholders on how competency-based education can be a practical model for addressing diverse learning needs. Through real-time demonstrations and expert talks, attendees will get a closer look at how this instructional model is reforming the way educational content is delivered and assessed, ensuring a more inclusive and effective learning environment for all students.

The Marzano Academies and Westminster Public Schools invite educators, school leaders, and all interested stakeholders to join us at the Competency-Based Education Summit. Let's converge to explore, learn, and extend the boundaries of traditional education, paving the way for a more personalized and impactful learning system.

About Marzano Academies: Marzano Academies is a pioneering network dedicated to the advancement of K-12 education through research-based practices, offering a range of resources and professional development opportunities for educators aiming to excel in competency-based education.

For more information about this event or Marzano Academies, please contact paul.wright@marzanoacademies.org

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