Cohort 1: 2016-17, 2017-18
Timeline
Application: DUE January 15, 2016
Schools wishing to participate in the ESUCC NCSA BlendEd Pilot Project must submit an application by January 15, 2015. The application form will require schools to self-assess their school's readiness for a BlendEd initiative.
Kick Off: Spring 2016
March 14, 2016 (Lincoln) & March 15, 2016 (Kearney)
Participating schools will send teams (up to five: including administrators, tech coordinators, and teacher leaders) to a one day seminar organized by the Highlander Institute, a global leader in BlendEd implementation. The purpose of this seminar will be to help participating schools establish a systems approach for supporting BlendEd. School leadership teams will walk away with a clearer understanding of BlendEd at a systems level and a rough draft of a two year plan for implementation.
Plan: Summer 2016
July 18, 2016 (ESU3 - Omaha)
July 19, 2016 (ESU5 - Beatrice)
July 20, 2016 (ESU7 - Columbus)
July 21, 2016 (ESU10 - Kearney)
July 22, 2016 (ESU13 - Sidney)
After districts have had time to return to their local tech committees to revise their two year plans over the spring semester, district teams will meet for a regional, 1 day event to share and revise their two year plans and further explore BlendEd practices.
Support: 2016-17 Academic Year
1st Semester: October 24 - 28, 2016
2nd Semester: January 30 - February 3, 2017
Throughout the year each pilot school’s administrators will participate in regular meetings to support the continued implementation of their BlendEd plan. Participating teachers will also collaborate within their schools and across their project designated region.
Reflect: Summer 2017
July 17, 2016 (ESU3 - Omaha)
July 18, 2016 (ESU5 - Beatrice)
July 19, 2016 (ESU7 - Columbus)
July 20, 2016 (ESU10 - Kearney)
July 21, 2016 (ESU13 - Sidney)
During the summer of 2017 pilot schools will meet regionally at one day events to discuss progress and revise their BlendEd plans. Original team members will be asked to attend to receive additional training. Teams will be asked to bring expanded blended learning teachers for initial training.
Expand: 2017-18 Academic Year
Input from the pilot schools 2016-17 will be used to develop an ongoing program of support during the 2017-18 academic year for pilot schools, as well as establish procedures for expanding the BlendEd Pilot Project.
Activities will mirror Year 1 implementation:
- Monthly Webinars
- Quarterly Coaching Observations
- Semesterly Regional Meetings
These will be organized by ESU staff. Please contact your local ESU BlendEd Coach for more details.