Competency-based professional learning That Transforms classrooms.

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Hey there! My name is Dr. Rob Collins, and I am the founder and chief facilitator of CIP Learning, an innovative professional learning firm rethinking teacher professional development.

Unfortunately, most teacher PD is about compliance. It’s about seat time. It’s about a piece of paper saying you’ve learned something — without proof.

At CIP Learning, we believe in Proof Over Paperwork.

We use competency-based education (CBE) to guide our professional learning. Our teachers demonstrate mastery of innovative pedagogy and strategies through the practical application of knowledge, skills, and dispositions learned with CIP.

Each of our teachers design, implement, document, reflect on, and publicly share a community-based project to share the story of their learning and impact.

We also support school districts in implementing community-based assessment and accountability — shifting the relationship between schools and communities to one of co-creation and authentic partnership.

See below for our offerings and click the contact buttons or reach out to Dr. Collins at rob@ciplearning.com to see how we might bring transformative professional learning to your school!

Innovative Professional Learning. proof over paperwork.

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WAYS WE PARTNER

WAYS WE PARTNER

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sPARK Teacher Fellowships

  • Competency-Based, Aligned to School/District Priorities

  • 10–20 Teachers per Cohort

  • 6 Sessions + Real Classroom Projects all documented via Unrulr

  • Culminates in Public Presentations of Learning

  • via Zoom, No Subs Needed

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3-Hour Virtual PD Sessions

  • 2 hours of synchronous learning via Zoom

  • 1 hour of documentation & coaching in Unrulr

  • Topics: Project-Based Learning Design, Performance Assessment System Development, Community Partnerships, etc.

  • via Zoom, No Subs Needed

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Consulting

  • Thought partnership and strategy tailored to your context

  • Clear timelines, outcomes, and deliverables

  • PR-ready documentation and storytelling of consulting projects, processes, and outcomes

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CIP Learning DIAGNOSTIC
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Proof Over Paperwork

Assess Your Readiness for PCBL

(Personalized, Competency-Based Learning)

Real Competency-Based Learning demands a fundamental shift in how time, space, and talent align. This diagnostic assesses your system's culture, structure, and leadership capacity.

CIP Definition of Competency

"The integration of knowledge, skills, and dispositions demonstrated through the application of and reflection on practical, real-world tasks and projects."

Also available: Standard Text Version
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⚡ Suggested Leadership Competency
Visionary Leadership
Focus on articulating the 'Why' to build coalition.
(Based on KnowledgeWorks Portrait of a Leader)

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CIP Learning Pathway

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