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While staff had been implementing online tools for digital learning, no one was paying attention to the physical environments to promote flexible, personalized learning and student choice. SHUSD is a well-funded district - there was a desire on the part of the Board to allocate some funding towards classroom environments.
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The SHUSD Governing Board directed staff to commit some funds for the creation of "next generation" flexible classroom learning spaces that would support student engagement and achievement.
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Staff developed guidelines and an application form for site-based "innovative learning environment" projects to create flexible classroom spaces district wide, that are designed to support student engagement, collaboration, and personalized learning; initially called the "Innovative Learning Environment Projects" (ILEP) Program.
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District-level administration participates in training activities (CETPA annual conference, Green Schools Summit, ACSA Innovative Technology Academy; brings back information on future trends in flexible learning spaces.
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Application window open for sites to submit an application for innovative learning environment projects
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All site applications due for Year I innovative learning environment projects.
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The Superintendent's Subcommittee on Curriculum, Innovation and Technology reviewed the applications and made a recommendation to the Governing Board for approval
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The SHUSD Governing Board approved all of the Year I Innovative Learning Environment project applications.
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Planning, purchasing, and implementation of Year I "innovative learning environment" projects.
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Superintendent's Subcommittee meets to review and make a recommendation to the Governing Board to fund "Year II" of the current ILEP program.
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The SHUSD Governing Board considers approval during a Regular Board meeting to fund Year II of the ILEP program.
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School sites may apply for a second round of "innovative learning environment" projects.
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District Technology Committee members engage in research (visit model programs, gather input from stakeholder groups, etc.) to expand the two-year pilot ILEP program into an ongoing, districtwide initiative for designing and implementing flexible classrooms across the district.
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Site applications due for "innovative learning environment" projects, year 2 of the pilot program.
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Curriculum, Innovation, and Technology Committee reviews site applications and makes a recommendation to the Governing Board.
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The SHUSD Governing Board reviews/considers for approval the "Year II" site applications ("innovative learning environment projects").
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Sites can purchase equipment and implement their Board-approved "innovative learning environment projects" under "Year II" of the pilot program.
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Stakeholders collaborate to develop a plan for upgrading classrooms across the district - projects identified, funding confirmed, etc. Input from various stakeholder groups.
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Committee reviews "Next Generation Classrooms" project plan for 2019-20; prepares a recommendation for the Governing Board.
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Implementation of projects under the "Next Generation Classrooms (NGC) Program, Year I (flexible learning spaces, equipment to support personalized learning, etc.)