Our Competency Based System (CBS)

The Westminster Public Schools 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

Learning is the Constant

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

Time is the Variable

Time is the Variable

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

Personalized Delivery

Personalized Delivery

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

Systemic & Systematic

Systemic and Systematic in Nature

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