Parent/Caregiver Feedback

The Hinsdale school district is at the beginning stages of developing a Portrait of a Learner. This is intended to capture the vision for the students in our community, emphasizing the development of life-long learning skills and nurturing well rounded, productive members of society.
The ultimate goal of the Portrait of a Learner is to instill confidence in our students, so they are prepared to pursue greater endeavors beyond their school years. Moreover, this effort is about community cohesion. We believe that by involving everyone in the community in this process, we can create collective ownership and pride in the achievements of our students. It is a step towards bringing us all together, united in the goal of nurturing a generation that is not only academically proficient, but also socially and emotionally equipped to contribute positively to society.
We are excited about the potential of the Portrait of a Learner and are committed to working collaboratively with all stakeholders in our community to make this vision a reality. Your support and involvement would be invaluable in this effort.
 

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* 1. The Hinsdale School District has established a committee made up of different people from the community and schools to collect and analyze community, parent, student and educator feedback. The committee has made the decision to use the 10 skills and dispositions from the Durable Skills Report by America Succeeds. The report identifies the following top 10 skills/dispositions needed for success after high school in careers and community. 

Please review the whole list.
Please rank the skills and dispositions in order of 1= Most important to 10=least important from your perspective.
Use the up and down arrows to move them. 

  1. Communication - The ability to transmit and receive information, ideas, and instructions clearly, accurately, and effectively in various forms and contexts.
  2. Collaboration - The ability to work well with others, leveraging diverse strengths and ideas to achieve common goals, and contribute positively to team dynamics and outcomes.
  3. Leadership -The ability to motivate and guide a group of people toward achieving a common goal or objective.
  4. Metacognition - The ability to reflect upon and understand one’s own thinking processes, enabling one to make informed decisions, adapt strategies, and continuously enhance one’s own learning and problem-solving approaches.
  5. Character- The ability to demonstrate integrity and accountability, which shape one’s behavior, decision-making, and interactions.
  6. Critical Thinking- The ability to analyze and evaluate information in order to make objective and informed decisions.
  7. Creativity- The ability to generate original and innovative ideas, solutions, and approaches.
  8. Growth Mindset - The ability to demonstrate an inclination to embrace challenges, persist through setbacks, and actively seek opportunities for learning and development in order to achieve continuous personal and professional growth.
  9. Mindfulness - The ability to practice staying fully present, attentive, and nonjudgmental in one’s thoughts and actions,enhancing focus, emotional regulation, and overall well-being in the work environment.
  10. Fortitude- The ability to demonstrate inner strength and resilience in navigating difficult situations, and display courage, determination, and composure while overcoming challenges and pursuing goals.

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* 2. Is there a skill or disposition missing from the list above that you believe is critical for Hinsdale students to be successful after they graduate ? Please let us know.

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* 3. What are your ideas and thoughts on how you could help support this effort?

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* 4. What questions do you have about the Hinsdale Portrait of a Learner?

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* 5. If you would like us to contact you about being a part of a focus group, please enter your first and last name and email.