OUSD School Transformation Collaborative:
Spring 2017 Cohort
Next Gen School Examples
School Model Videos
Alliance College-Ready
Public Schools
Summary: Network of charter high and middle schools using blended learning model ("BLAST") network-wide.
Features: Station rotation (online, collaborative and direct instrudtion), 1:1 computers ratio, 15:1 student:teacher ratio
Schools: Grades 6-12, high FRL and ELL student populations
Aspire ERES Academy
Summary: Aspire charter network's first blended learning implementation, including model, practices and benefits.
Features: Station rotation, differentiation, data-driven instruction, student engagement
School: K-8, high FRL population
SF Flex Academy
Summary: Charter high school designed around virtual school curriculum (K12).
Features: Flex model, students progress at own pace, student choice adn agency
School: 9-12, high FRL population
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Acton Academy
Summary: School model focused on inspiring students to find their calling and change the world.
Features: Flex model, online instruction for core skills, project-based learning, "quest-based" projects, real-world apprenticeships, student choice
School: 1st - 9th grades, private school
Merit Prep
(Touchstone Education)
Summary: Highly personalized, technology-enabled school model
Features: Flex model, 1:1 computers, self-paced curriculum, data-driven instruction
School: 6th - 12th grades, high FRL population
Carpe Diem
Summary: School combining learning in cubicles in computer "learning center" and teacher-driven workshops
Features: Flex model, 1:1 computers, self-paced learning, student-teacher relationships
School: 6th - 12th grades, high FRL population
Milpitas Unified School District
Summary: School and district leaders describe process for designing new, tech-enabled school models.
Features: Inside view of principles and practices used in design process
School: K-12, diverse demographics
Mission Dolores Academy
Summary: School where students learn online 50% of time. Designed for cost efficiencies, intervention / self-pacing and engagement.
Features: Station rotation model, use of data for intervention
School: K-8, high FRL population
NYC iZone
Summary: Various types of blended learning programs under iZone
Features: Personalization, real-world learning, technology, student control, teacher efficiencies
School: K-12, diverse demographics
Instrinsic Schools
Summary: Innovative charter high school in its second year, designed for personalization from its inception.
Features: Facility designed specifically for the school's "pod" model accomodating teacher-led, peer-to-peer and indepenent learning.
Students: Grades 7,9 & 10, growing to 7-12. High FRL
Design Levers (4 Ps): Place, People
Katherine Smith
Elementary School
Summary: District school that reinvented itself with a focus on project-based learning.
Features: Priorities on culture, technology and curriculum. Adopted 6 "Habits of Mind" that anchor all learning. Managed change through shared leadership.
Students: Grades K-6. High FRL and ELL.
Design Levers (4 Ps): Place, Path
Magnolia Montessori for All
Summary: Charter school designed based on the Montessori model.
Features: Daily 3-hour block of personalized activities & assignments. Combination of structure and open-endedness. Multi-age classrooms.
Students: Grades preK-3, growing to 8. High FRL and ELL.
Design Levers (4 Ps): Place, Path, People, Pace
Summit Public Schools
(Personalized Learning Plans)
Summary: Charter network implementing competency-based education, using digital personalized learning plans (PLP).
Features: PLPs use assessment data to create a playlist of learning activities. 8 hours per week of PLP driven learning, independently or with peers. Frees teachers to work in small groups and coach students.
Students: Grades 7,9 & 10, growing to 7-12.
Design Levers (4 Ps): Pace, Path, People, Place
Epic
(Education for Change)
Summary: Theme-based charter school based on the concept of learning quests.
Features: Learning is embedded in "quests". Incorporates aspects of gamification and mastery-based progression.
Students: Grade 6, growing to 8.
Design Levers (4 Ps): Place, Path