Fitchburg State College
Center for Professional Studies
Spring 2008

High School: Meeting the Realities of the 21^st Century
January 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 28; March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 5, 12, 26; May 3, 10
Meeting Time/Location: 2:30 – 5 p.m.; Auburn, MA
*Note: this course is intended only for certified secondary teachers/administrators at Auburn High School.

Course Description: High schools must be redesigned to meet the demands of the 21^st century. This course will explore the history of high school in America as the basis for analyzing their structure and the changing skill expectations for graduates. This course will focus on the issues associated with the need to change the structure and content focus of high school, including:

· Leadership and professional development

· Personalizing the school environment

· Curriculum, instruction and assessment

The outcome of this course is the development of a plan for restructuring all aspects of Auburn High School. It is expected that the plan will lay out the course of action for the faculty and community to follow for the next three years, as the community works to prepare students for successful transitions from high school.