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//Knowledgeable individuals understand content necessary to be successful in a variety of endeavors//.
 * 21st Century Skills for Success:**

• Understand and apply essential content in all academic areas. • Use efficient learning techniques to acquire, connect, and apply new knowledge and skills. • Recognize knowledge and skill requirements necessary to transition to the next stage of life.

// Information processors access and analyze information from a variety of sources for different purposes. // • Effectively use a variety of information-gathering techniques and information resources. • Accurately assess the value and biases of information, and effectively interpret and synthesize the information. • Search for innovative and creative ways to improve the efficiency of existing processes and improvement of products. // Effective communicators apply their reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills to communicate effectively //

• Convey and respond to thoughts, feelings, and beliefs in a socially appropriate way for different audiences and purposes. • Understand the verbal and nonverbal communications of themselves and others. • Creatively express their thinking in a clear, concise manner using a variety of media and modes.

// Critical thinkers and problem solvers assess the situation, gather important information and develop relevant, effective alternatives to reach a solution or decision // • Are open to a wide range of input and opinions related to the problem or issue and entertain multiple possibilities for its solution. • Predict future actions by analyzing data from past events or practices. • Draw upon their unique insights, talents and backgrounds to offer new perspectives, innovative solutions and influential ideas that lead to positive outcomes.

//Self-directed learners take the initiative to actively and independently inquire and apply learning to new and different situations//

• Develop habits that will enable them to learn independently and seek what they want and need to know at any point in their lives. • Demonstrate independence in their learning by setting goals and making plans to achieve those goals. • Seek opportunities to take risks and pursue new learning ventures in order to find enjoyable ways to express and develop talents.

// Collaborative individuals value teamwork and the results achieved from multiple viewpoints and talents working together toward a common purpose // • Respect individual differences and multiple perspectives. • Understand and process the input and feedback from others to accomplish the desired outcome. • Know that their success is dependent on the ability to establish and maintain positive, productive relationships with others // Quality producers create products and performances that reflect high standards // • Know the accepted criteria for the product or process they are creating and make sure the product or process meets or exceeds those criteria. • Strive for quality results through continual, thoughtful evaluation of their product or performance. • Are receptive to the input and feedback from others to improve the outcome.

// Personally and professionally responsible individuals take responsibility for their own physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being // • Understand the importance of a healthy life style by practicing behaviors that emphasize personal, physical and emotional health and safety. • Demonstrate high standards both personally and professionally through honesty, fairness, and personal initiative. • Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and qualities necessary to make future personal, career, and social decisions in response to a changing world and workplace.

// Individual leaders have a strong sense of vision, have passion and are able to inspire commitment // • Excel in the art of communication and motivation, demonstrate mutual respect, instill confidence and enthusiasm, and show credibility and integrity on a consistent basis. • Take the necessary action to see that vision become a reality. • Capitalize on personal strengths, talents, education, and experiences to bring value to the setting and the community through their performance, skill, diligence, ethics, and responsible behavior.