ALN – Foundations of Competency-Based Education

September 30, 2026  Virgel Hammonds 

In person: University Club 9:30 am-2:30 pm ET

Session 1: Foundations of Competency-Based Education  

What do we mean by “competency,” and what does it require of educators?  

This session lays out the foundation for the 2026-27 ALN series by exploring the core principles of competency-based education and how they differ from traditional and standards-based approaches. Participants will examine the role of durable skills, learning progressions, and student agency, while considering the instructional shifts needed to support deeper learning.  

Framing Questions:   

• What does it really mean for a student to be “competent,” and how would we know?   

• How does competency-based education shift the purpose of assessment—from measuring learning to driving it?   

• What changes for us as educators when learning—not time or tasks—becomes the constant? 

ALN 2026-2027 Season Pass = $315.00  (5 sessions)  reflects a 10% discount 

Single session (in person) = $100 

Single session (webinar) = $50