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Digital Literacy and the 21 Century Learner
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The School District of Palm Beach County
recognizes the needs and expectations of our
faculty and staff, students and their families
have changed over time, and that the
instructional strategies and resources
provided to promote academic growth for all
students must be updated in order to properly
prepare the students for the demands of
today’s classrooms and workplaces.

Pillars of Effective Instruction
The Pillars of Effective Instruction were
developed as part of the 2016 School District
of Palm Beach County Strategic Plan. The four
pillars have direct connections to technology
integration into the curriculum (standards-
driven instruction, personalized learning, high
expectations, and engaged learners.) The
core tenants of these pillars are addressed
directly and are also interwoven throughout
the District Technology Plan.

Blended and Personalized Learning
The 2016 District Strategic Plan specifically calls for personalizing and blended
learning. While those portions of the plan are still under development, the Future Ready
Framework outlines five areas to begin to personalize learning within the District:

 Understand each student’s personal and academic background, strengths, interests,
and needs. Help each student to achieve an understanding of him/herself along with
a commitment to and ownership of his/her own learning. Work in concert with each
student to shape his/her academic path and enrich his/her education.
 Provide each student with targeted instruction, practice, and support in areas where
they are struggling, while ensuring they learn challenging academic content
and skills.
 Create more flexible learning environments and opportunities inside and outside the
classroom, including one-on-one, peer-to-peer, small group, and online instruction to
help the student master academic content and competencies.

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