BECOMING AN APPLE DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL

California iInspire Academy is proud to be recognized as an Apple Distinguished School, a designation that highlights our commitment to innovation, creativity, and student-centered learning. The school first earned this prestigious recognition in 2017 and has successfully maintained the designation through multiple renewal cycles. As an Apple Distinguished School, California iInspire Academy continues to empower students with technology-rich learning experiences that foster critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity, preparing them for success in an ever-evolving world.

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Using iPads, students created bilingual video presentations that combined research, writing, photography, and narration in English and Spanish. By publishing their work through Apple’s creative tools, students developed confidence as communicators while strengthening academic language skills and sharing their learning with authentic audiences.

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Extending Learning Beyond the Classroom

Through the academy’s 24/7 take-home iPad program, students gained continuous access to learning resources, digital books, and multimedia lessons at home. This expanded learning time helped bridge the digital divide, increased student engagement, and provided opportunities for personalized learning beyond the school day.

Innovation Through Coding and STEAM

Students use iPads alongside coding, robotics, and multimedia creation tools to solve real-world problems and showcase their ideas. By integrating Apple technology into STEAM learning, students build critical thinking, collaboration, and creative problem-solving skills that prepare them for future careers and global opportunities.

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frequently asked questions

how did California iinspire academy become an apple distinguished school?

"Our Apple Distinguished School recognition reflects years of intentional work to integrate technology meaningfully into teaching and learning, empowering students to become active creators of knowledge rather than passive consumers of information."

How has our school benefitted from being an ADS school?

"Through our Apple Distinguished School journey, students have gained meaningful opportunities to express their learning creatively, while teachers have expanded their instructional practices to support deeper engagement and personalized learning."

How did we build capacity with faculty and staff to become an aDS?

"We built capacity by investing in ongoing professional learning that empowered teachers to integrate technology purposefully and confidently into their instructional practices."

"Proudly recognized as an Apple Distinguished School, we are committed to innovation, creativity, and excellence in learning."

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