Creating dynamic learning environments for students Background:
In May 2007, the Canadian Rockies Public Schools' Board of
Trustees established the futures planning process, "Inspiring
Hearts and Minds." This futures initiative is part of a larger
change process, including the 2005 implementation of
Professional Learning Communities (PLC). PLC is now an embedded
process for professional development and improving classroom
learning. Objective: To further direct the creation of the
Learning Organisation and twenty-first century approach to
education. Target: Canadian Rockies Public Schools (CRPS)
Timeframe: 2007 – 2009 Who runs it: Canadian Rockies Public
Schools (CRPS) and their Futures Planning Group How does it
work: The project is designed to cover two school years. The
first year (2007-2008) is divided into the three following
phases: The second year (2008-2009) is the implementation phase.
Evaluation: The FPG and the process facilitators will informally
evaluate the progress throughout the process. At the