Exit Learner Outcomes

A civic-minded individual is a person who:

• Demonstrates an understanding of civic roles and responsibilities.
• Models the core values of the community.
• Actively participates in civic and community service.
• Effectively applies leadership and group process skills.
• Advocates for the equal treatment of individuals and embraces diversity.
• Understands and can articulate governmental responsibilities and structures at the community, state, federal, and world level.
• Identifies, analyzes, and articulates positions on important issues and shares his/her position on how they might be treated.
• Identifies global environmental issues and acts locally to create responsible, sustainable solutions.
• Actively seeks to understand and resolve multi-cultural issues.
• Articulates and defends the democratic form of government.
• Is knowledgeable about the history of the United States and can articulate how our past has brought us to where we are today.
• Adheres to the laws and works constructively for their change when necessary.
• Takes an active role in the identification of community goals, and works toward their accomplishment.

Future Conditions

• Political decision-making will require  future-focused, informed citizens who are able to balance today’s needs.
• Ethics will be critical to governmental leaders if they are to gain the trust of the people.
• Technology will enable individuals to accomplish more, both personally and professionally, allowing more time to partake in civic responsibilities.
• Technology will continue to be an important component of civic responsibility, providing immediate information access, more resources, and seamless transactions.
• Civic responsibilities should be viewed as both an opportunity and obligation.
• Citizens of all ages will be required to meet the civic needs of their community if the community is to be healthy and vibrant.
• Today’s technology creates a stronger focus on global issues, detracting from the focus on local activities.
• The diversification of our population will create both strengths and conflicts.
• Globalization has created a need to communicated with and work with diverse races, religions and cultures.
• The US is a world of power and must continually redefine its responsibilities.
• The fear of terrorism is being used to gain political power.
• Citizens demand to increased services, and budgets are limited.
• Technology allows for participation in governmental decisions from home.
• All citizens need to be empowered to produce civic success.
• Our society must continue to balance personal liberties and the need for security.

Exit Learner Outcomes

A global citizen is a person who can…

• Determine reliability of information within an ever-changing arena of technology.
• Engage in cross-cultural communication skills in the digital age.
• Anticipate and identifies global issues and created responsible, sustainable solutions.
• Develop proactive solutions for the issues faced by the world community.
• Evaluate and synthesizes how the impact of history has influenced the current global economy.
• Evaluate how a variety of political and economic systems interacts in the world of today and tomorrow.
• Write, listen, analyze, evaluate, and speak effectively to trends and issues in our global, political, and economic systems.
• Demonstrate tolerance in a diverse global community.
• Identify and analyze how the competition for global resources has and will continue to determine world events.
• Use technology to understand the world, to communicate internationally, and to conduct business.
• Articulate the impacts that historical world events have had on our current global community.
• Describe how different political and economic systems work and how they interact in today’s world.
• Analyze and define his/her role in the global community and is flexible in that role.

Future Conditions

• Rapid globalization of economics and culture has made our world smaller.
• The world is becoming even more divided between “haves” and “have-nots”.
• Technology has “flattened” the world, allowing individuals and groups from anywhere to compete globally; everyone can have access to information in real time.
• Today’s news cycle is immediate and continuous.
• Physical and digital terrorism and criminal activity will continue to be factors influencing world leaders.
• Today’s absence of tolerance and acceptance of others’ values impacts our world.
• World population growth will continue to affect both developed and underdeveloped nations.
• Jobs will go where costs are lowest and quality is satisfactory.
• Countries with rapidly growing economies must deal with their pollution problems.
• A global economy exists, and business will continue to be done from anywhere at anytime.
• The deteriorating world environment has become a significant issue everywhere.
• Rapidly changing means of communication in the digital world are changing how countries view each other.
• The competition for global resources has and will continue to determine world events.

Exit Learner Outcomes

A life-long learner is a person who…

• Analytically and objectively judges what is good, valuable, and true, and acts on those beliefs, values and judgements.
• Uses the latest advances in technology to access the wealth of cultural resources.
• Recognizes that culture is both deeply rooted in the past, yet ever-revolving.
• Analyzes, synthesizes, evaluates, and creates cultural messages effectively.
• Is aware of global dynamics and the role that culture plays in world politics.
• Understands, respects, and is actively involved in cultural traditions.
• Recognizes cultural achievements.
• Recognizes, understands, and appreciates the various cultures of the world.
• Recognizes and attempts to understand diverse points of view.
• Studies, appreciates, takes part in the arts, and participates in his/her cultural community.
• Works effectively in diverse settings and with diverse people.
• Chooses a culturally rich lifestyle based on deeply held personal beliefs and values.

Future Conditions

• Technology has the power to make many cultural experiences available to everyone at any time.
• Growing technology will continue to diminish the demand for live performances.
• The world’s cultural diversity and richness must be embraced.
• Technology and globalization will combine to broaden cultural experiences and expose individuals to the diversity of our world.
• Diversity will continue in America – viewed as a problem by some, and as a strength by others.
• Technology will dramatically affect people’s awareness and knowledge of our world, and will allow cultures to see, share, and learn from one another.
• The United States will continue to be a contributor to global contemporary culture.
• Our world will continue to be culturally diverse and a culturally rich place in which to live.

Exit Learner Outcomes

A quality producer and informed consumer is a person who…

• Knows himself/herself well enough to identify a work life in which he/she will find meaning, purpose, and intrinsic motivation.
• Is a respectful and professional digital citizen who is aware of the digital world personally and professionally.
• Understands the interconnectivity of the global marketplace and how it works.
• Can articulate the basic tenets of capitalism and can apply them to his/her present circumstances and his/her vision for the future.
• Creates, innovates, and contributes to the world market place.
• Understands the potential impact of personal financial decisions.
• Demonstrates basic skills and problem-solving abilities to make sound financial decisions.
• Strives to exceed expectations with respect to quality work.
• Can identify a business opportunity and write a business plan that meets loan application standards.
• Is resourceful and reflective in how he/she works and strives to improve continuously.
• Communicates effectively through reading, writing, listening and speaking.
• Demonstrates characteristics of a self-motivated, flexible, and self-directed worker.
• Manages and invests financial resources to meet life’s needs.
• Is a highly motivated, self-directed, flexible, and empowered worker or entrepreneur.
• Considers and acts upon the moral, ethical, and environmental ramifications of business decisions and activities.
• Is a lifelong learner, keeping himself/herself competitive in a rapidly changing world and a changing job market.

Future Conditions

• The future holds a more service-based and knowledge-based economy.
• Customers will continue to have high expectations for customized, high-quality products and services that are readily, if not immediately , available through increased personal technology.
• The pace of technology will continue to expand so that nearly all business will be transacted from any place and at any time.
• “Knowledge work” continues to be accessible from any location, and reliable workers will continue to have flexible work environments.
• The fluidity of the global job market requires learners to develop multiple skill sets.
• Today’s high-wage jobs will go to agile workers with high-level thinking skills, entrepreneurial visions, those who work with little supervision, and those who can assume leadership roles.
• Empowered people are productive and are a competitive requirement in today’s economy.
• Leaders will be expected to work effectively with multi-generational and multi-cultural teams.
• There is little loyalty or job security in today’s workplace. Workers must keep their skills sharp and be ready for their next job interview.
• Much knowledge work can be done from any location, and reliable workers must be given a great deal of flexibility in their work location and hours.
• Collaborative and cross-functional work teams will be required to solve tomorrow’s complex problems.
• The economy has gone global, creating a good deal of cultural diversity in today’s workplace.
• A significant and growing number of people will become free agents working for self rather than organization.
• An increased number of entrepreneurs are starting their own businesses and will continue to contribute much to global job growth.
• An increased number of women are starting their own businesses and will continue to contribute much to America’s job growth.
• The responsibility for long-term financial security is with the individual.

Exit Learner Outcomes

A self-directed, life-long learner is a person who:

• Improves continuously by setting and accomplishing personal learning goals.
• Acquires, analyzes, organizes, evaluates, and synthesizes information from a variety of sources and applies it to effectively solve problems.
• Approaches new situations with a growth mindset.
• Is intrinsically motivated and seeks new learning opportunities.
• Writes, speaks, and listens effectively for academic, technical, and personal purposes with a variety of audiences.
• Reads to understand print material, consumer information, electronic media, and literature.
• Learns through self awareness and by reflecting on life experiences.
• Identifies bias, propaganda, and dishonesty in all forms of media.
• Seeks information from multiple sources to make decisions.
• Researches and forms opinions regarding current trends and issues.
• Transfers information to new situations and communicates new learning to others.
• Creates and pursues purposeful learning goals that incorporate risk-taking and challenge.
• Utilizes reflective practices for personal, intellectual, and social growth.
• Shares his/her learning experiences with others by teaching and modeling.

Future Conditions

• We are living in a rapidly changing world.
• A successful personal and professional life will continue to demand authentic lifelong learning.
• Much of the information in the media and on the internet may be biased and/or inaccurate. Analyzing the validity and accuracy of information in all forms of media will become even more critical.
• The world is changing rapidly; much of what is learned will quickly become obsolete, and much of what learners will encounter has yet to be created.
• Innovation, problem solving, and developing new skills will increasingly become the responsibility of the individual. It will be critical that everyone have a growth mindset.
• Learning will be more flexible and customized to the needs and personal choices of individuals.
• Technology and the internet will continue to provide powerful tools for learning. Online learning, customized to the learner, is available on nearly every topic of interest.
• Global connections through technology will enable and enhance collaborative learning.