Thirty years of real-world classroom experience define this comprehensive guide to competency-based education. Robert J. Marzano leads a group of pioneer educators and researchers who share lessons learned from decades of implementation. Each chapter provides practical strategies for proficiency scales, flexible pacing, and leadership lessons to help schools move beyond traditional grading, prioritize mastery, and increase student agency and success.

K-12 teachers and school leaders can use this book to:

• Enhance understanding of competency-based education principles and practices
• Implement strategies for fostering a growth mindset among educators and students
• Align educational practices with a shared vision to promote equitable learning outcomes
• Develop clear communication plans that engage and inform all stakeholders
• Transform assessment practices so every learner can demonstrate mastery and success

Contents:
Introduction: Factors That Facilitate or Challenge Competency-Based Practices
Chapter 1: Capacity for Change--Why It Matters in Competency-Based Education
Chapter 2: Mindsets--Cultivating Clarity and Confidence for Competency-Based Learning
Chapter 3: Alignment--Ensuring Coherence Across All Levels
Chapter 4: Clarity and Communication--Inspire, Align, and Deliver
Chapter 5: Assessment and Grading--Shifting From Points to Proficiency
Chapter 6: Flexible Pacing--Designing Time Around the Learner
Chapter 7: Leadership--The Catalyst for Implementation
Chapter 8: Sustainability--Long-Term Success With Competency-Based Practices
Chapter 9: Proficiency Scales--The Essential Structure for Competency-Based Success