Creating Personalized Learning Plans (PLP) provides students the opportunity to reflect upon their learning and shape their future, and enables the adults in their lives to better understand each student as a unique individual. However, the actual documentation of the PLP - in any selected format - is only as good as the process that supports its development. The resources provided below support a process much more so than a product. While a clear and thoughtful product is key to ultimate success, students, schools, SUs/SDs must have the freedom to innovate and adapt formats and platforms to meet the changing needs of learners over time.
- Personalized Learning Plans Process Manual
- Conceptual Framework For Adults: Outlines the process that supports the development and use of Personalized Learning Plans from the adult perspective.
- Conceptual Framework For Students: Outlines the process that supports the development and use of Personalized Learning Plans from the student perspective.
- Critical Elements of a Personalized Learning Plan
- Sample PLP Template: Here is a sample PLP template that can be used to inform the development of a district’s local template.
- Vermont AOE Case Study Learning Project
Act 77
Act 77 of 2013 paves the way for schools to “work with every student in grade seven through grade 12 in an ongoing personalized learning planning process that: (A) identifies the student’s emerging abilities, aptitude, and disposition; (B) includes participation by families and other engaged adults; (C) guides decisions regarding course offerings and other high-quality educational experiences; and (D) is documented by a personalized learning plan (PLP).” PLPs should be developmentally appropriate and define the scope and rigor of academic and experiential opportunities necessary for a secondary student to complete secondary school successfully, attain postsecondary readiness, and be prepared to engage actively in civic life.
Questions or suggestions?
Email Sigrid Olson, Personalized Learning Coordinator, or call (802) 828-7134.