Our Competency-Based System (CBS)

The Adams County School District 50 approach to learning is referred to as CBS (Competency-Based System) where the entire educational system is organized around engaging students in 21st century skills, working at their developmental levels and advancing only when they have demonstrated proficiency or mastery. Our approach to learning is based on four core beliefs: Learning is the constant - Time is the variable - Personalized Delivery - Systemic and Systematic

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Learning is the Constant

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Learners are placed at their appropriate developmental instructional level (Performance Level) in each of ten content areas … [Read More...]

Time is the Variable

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Learners advance (progression) to the next Performance Level in a content area once proficiency or better has been … [Read More...]

Personalized Delivery

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Learners progress purposefully at their own pace with teacher guidance based on demonstrating proficiency … [Read More...]

Systemic & Systematic

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Creation of a shared vision across all levels and departments. Common classroom practices, expectations, and … [Read More...]