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Dallas ISD’s Distance Learning Progression
Dallas ISD’s landing page for their Distance Learning Progression, which includes the necessary system, leader, teacher, and student actions when operating in a full-time distance learning instructional model.
“Start Safe SEL” Presentation Examples
In response to the pandemic, Renton School District in Washington state prioritized students’ health and wellbeing by embedding social-emotional learning in the first 15-minutes of class, a strategy called “Start Safe SEL.” The following lesson...
Focusing Remote Learning Through Standards Prioritization
In response to the pandemic, Renton School District brought together collaborative teams of teachers who taught the same subject and grade level to identify priority standards and learning activities for focusing remote learning.
Piloting Remote Inquiry Projects to More Deeply Engage Learners at D11
Nicole Ottmer, Personalized Learning Systems Coordinator at Colorado Springs School District 11, provides an overview of the district’s launch of inquiry-based projects aimed at increasing student engagement.
Scaling Inquiry Pilots to Longer Term Projects at D11
Natasha North, K-12 Literacy Specialist at Colorado Springs School District 11describes how her district launched cross-curricular inquiry projects focused on learning phases rather than standards.
Creating Guidelines and Coherence for Teacher-Led PD at D11
Nicole Ottmer, Personalized Learning Systems Coordinator at Colorado Springs School District 11 describes what resources and guidance the district provided to support teachers and increase quality as they created their own professional development...
Student-Led Family Conferences at Dallas ISD
Kristen Watkins, Director, Personalized Learning at Dallas ISD explains how and why Henry B. Gonzalez Personalized Learning Academy launched student-led conferences.
Personalized, Virtual Communities of Practice at Dallas ISD
Kristen Watkins, Director, Personalized Learning at Dallas ISD describes the launch of personalized learning “camping trips” to support virtual communities of practice.
Setting a Focal Point for System Innovation Through a Driving Question
Kristen Watkins, Director, Personalized Learning at Dallas ISD discusses the Personalized Learning Department’s process for choosing a driving question to serve as the focal point of innovation for the school year.
Building Consistency in Family Engagement Through Common Process and Tools
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.
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.