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Centralized vs. Decentralized Implementation: How do we decide what the district should hold tight vs. loose?
This guide unpacks the relative benefits of centralized or decentralized implementation of new instructional models and offers examples of the way systems across the county have managed this tension.
System-Wide Definition of Blended or Personalized Learning
Creating coherence by articulating a clear vision and definition of blended or personalized learning.
Equity in Baltimore County Public School District
Video about BCPS from the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity
Building Blended Learning Leaders' Capacity
How to engage teachers and develop a community of blended learning leaders
Centralizing Design Capabilities to Drive Decentralized School Strategies
How to support school autonomy in a structured way
Centralizing Procurement Information to Enable Decentralized Choices
Helping teachers and schools make effective technology procurement choices.
Clearly Defining Definitions of “Tight” and “Loose”
Leaders in Henry County, GA, formally laid out different responsibilities for schools and for the district.
Partnering Externally to Cultivate Capacity Internally
How to leverage external partnerships to help districts extend or accelerate their scaling process.
Scaling Using a Cohort Model
How to ensure consistency of implementation across the system at a pace that works for all schools.
The Myth of Learning Styles: IgnitED Research Insight
This first installment of our series connecting learning science and instructional practice focuses on the evidence base which shows learning styles do not exist, and how this evidence can be applied in your classroom.
Not All Feedback is Created Equal: IgnitED Research Insight
This installment of our series connecting learning science and instructional practice focuses on the evidence base about feedback, and how this evidence can be applied in your classroom.