Cases

Elementary School

Cesar Chavez Elementary School - Norwalk, CA

School Profile:

451 students
Grades K-6
Demographics: 91% Hispanic, 32% ELL, 19% Special Education, 92% Free and Reduced Lunch

Needs Addressed:

Provide fulfilling learning experiences
Focus on the whole child
Implement student-centered learning

Action Steps:

Provided technology -focused professional development
Engaged in frequent data driven dialogues
Fostered a culture of success by including students
Implemented Station Rotation blended learning model
Courseware: i-Ready Diagnostic and Instruction

Blended Learning Accomplishments:

Identify students' strengths and deficits clearly based on data
Personalize instruction for each student
Meet the needs of diverse learners

Middle School

Northridge Middle School - Middlebury, IN

School Profile:

1,100 students
Grades 6-8
Demographics: 84% Caucasian, 13% ELL, 11% Special Education, 27% Free and Reduced Lunch

Needs Addressed:

Provide flexibility in attaining course credits
Supplement the school's existing curriculum
Personalize instruction to meet unique learning needs

Action Steps:

Conducted intensive research and pilot program
Implemented Flex + Lab blended learning models
Closely monitored student data
Courseware: Study Island, Edmentum - EdOptions Academy

Blended Learning Accomplishments:

Provide over 150 high school credits to middle school students
Attract out-of-district families due to new opportunities
Offer rigorous coursework for gifted students
Support all students in working at their own pace and addressing individual needs

High School

Revere High School - Revere, MA

School Profile:

1,559 students
Grades 9-12
Demographics: 47.1% Hispanic, 62.4% ESL, 10.2% Special Education, 47.2% Free and Reduced Lunch,

Needs Addressed:

Reduce the achievement gap
Support the needs of vulnerable learners
Utilize technology in meaningful ways
Hold students accountable for their own learning

Action Steps:

Tested process with a small pilot program
Restructured to block scheduling in order to better utilize time
Implemented flipped classroom blended learning model
Extended iPad used to all classroom

Blended Learning Accomplishments:

94.3% graduation rate
0.7% dropout rate
85% of graduates enrolled in higher education
Recipient of several national awards, including Gateway Cities Innovation Award and Best Urban High School in the United States Award

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