Resources

Below is a sampling of Competency Based Education (CBE) resources and in no way reflects a complete list of resources regarding CBE. The resources are not intended to reflect the ORCSD educational philosophy or practices but to offer resources for further understandings of CBE at the state and national levels.

Competency Education (General Information)

• https://www.education.nh.gov/innovations/hs_redesign/index.htm
• https://www.competencyworks.org
• https://www.inacol.org/news/how-competency-based-education-differs-from-the-traditional-system-of-education/
• https://www.ed.gov/oii-news/competency-based-learning-or-personalized-learning

Competency Education (Assessment)

• Guskey, Thomas. (2015) On Your Mark. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Wormeli, Rick. (2018) Fair Isn’t Always Equal, 2nd Edition: Assessment & Grading in the Differentiated Classroom. Portland, ME: Stenhouse Publishers.
• https://www.nciea.org/blog/education-policy/part-1-what-do-i-need-know-about-competency-based-grading

Competency Education (Instructional Practices) 

• Marzano, R. (2007). The Art and Science of Teaching. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

Understanding By Design

• https://www.ascd.org/ASCD/pdf/siteASCD/publications/UbD_WhitePaper0312.pdf
• Wiggins, G., & McTighe, J. (2005). Understanding by Design (expanded 2nd edition). Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
• Wiggins, G., & McTighe, J. (2011). The Understanding by Design: Guide to Creating High-Quality Units. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.