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Launching Community Circles To Better Support Students
In response to the pandemic, Cedar Rapids Community School district implemented a district-wide family engagement plan based around quarterly phone calls to surface needs and concerns from families.
Weekly District Curriculum Update with “You Can Book Me” Example from Mendon-Upton Regional School District
This is a sample weekly curriculum update newsletter from Mendon-Upton Regional School District. Included is a technology update with reminders, technological guidance, and a link to book a support session with the district’s Director of Technology...
Middle and High School Student Introduction to Clever
A video tutorial from Mendon-Upton Regional School District on how to access Clever from student-issued iPads to support single sign-on for remote learning platforms and resources.
Virtual Student iPad Tutorial
A video tutorial from Mendon-Upton Regional School District that provides students and families with an overview of the apps, platforms, and login information they need to access for remote learning.
WIN Block Planning Document
Mendon-Upton Regional School Districtguide on their “What I Need” (WIN) block, which includes examples of activities that can be done during this time, guidance on how to implement, and frequently asked questions.
High-Frequency Communications with Staff
Establish a proactive approach to communication by establishing a variety of regular touch points for engagement with all stakeholders.
Universal Wi-Fi Access
Thirty-nine percent of families in Ector County Independent School District had no internet access or cell phone internet access. To provide universal access, the district provided families with MiFi devices and connected with local cable services...
Creating a Districtwide Learning Framework at Hopkins Public Schools
Ann Ertl, Interim Director of Innovation, Design, and Learning at Hopkins Public Schools describes the district’s learning framework and how it is used to provide school leaders with guidance around decision making for their individual schools given...
Vision 2031
Hopkins Public Schools’ landing page for the district’s Vision 2031, which outlines the vision for an innovative education and a portrait of a graduate in 2031.
Vision 2031: Adoption of District-Wide, 10-Year Vision for Innovation
Using feedback from multiple stakeholders, Hopkins Public Schools crafted a vision for what an innovative education would look like within the district by 2031, including the ideal portrait of a graduate.
Deepening Arts Enrichment Through Three-Week Focus Scheduling
Modifying arts enrichment schedules to minimize risk to enrichment teachers also leads to deeper engagement in the arts for students.