Many schools understand the promise of personalized learning. Fewer know how to scale it. The challenge is not simply adopting new instructional practices but helping adults rethink long-held beliefs about learning, agency, control, and success.

Drawing on lessons learned from helping schools and districts rethink grading, Dr. Shantha Smith explores the parallels between grading and personalized learning and how leaders create the conditions for sustainable change. Participants will examine a practical framework for supporting adult learning, building collective commitment, and helping teachers move along the continuum from teacher-centered to student-centered learning environments. Leaders will leave with actionable strategies for creating coherence and leading meaningful change.