Application Process February 2013 iLearnNYC 2013-2014 Application Process February 2013

School Eligibility & Requirements Schools must already have Electrical upgrades Laptops/computers Upgraded bandwidth Dedicated School Technician/CUNY Intern At this time, Middle and High Schools only

School Agreement Purchase licenses through iLearnNYC. Implement iLearnNYC in either a grade or content area with a minimum of two teachers and two classes. Attend monthly sessions. Complete evaluation surveys (pre/post). Host/Participate classroom visits. Contribute to the iLearnNYC community. Be mindful when selecting teachers (recommend those who are willing to learn new ideas, embrace change and have the ability to build capacity).

School Based iLearn Team Principal or Assistant Principal iLearn Coordinator -SPOC Instructional Lead/Inquiry Team Member Programmer/Guidance Counselor Technician

Blended Learning Models Schools to select a blended learning model to implement: Rotational: (Station, Lab-Rotation, Flipped, Individual) Flex Model Self Blended

Membership Models iLearn iLearn+ (Plus) Recommended for returning and experienced schools Free PD in the summer and monthly throughout the year, and a peer network of the DOE’s leading blended-learning schools iLearn+ (Plus) Recommended for new schools who need more support Extra on-site support to get your school up and running, or to take your blended learning model to the next level

iLearn Membership Access to all summer and monthly school-year professional development sessions Ability to purchase from 15 vendors at discounted rates Access to all iLearnNYC resources and webinars 24/7 live helpdesk/technical support Must purchase minimum of 34 students licenses - from any of 15 vendors Recommended for experienced schools that need limited support.

iLearn+ (plus) Membership* 7 days of personalized on-site consultation/professional development support Dedicated on-site Implementation Manager Ability to attend all summer and monthly school-year professional development sessions Ability to purchase from 15 vendors at discounted rates Access to all iLearnNYC resources and webinars 24/7 live helpdesk/technical support Schools must purchase a minimum of 68 student licenses Recommended for schools that need extra support to get up and running or to take their blended model to the next level. *a limited number of iLearn+ memberships are available, and will be allocated based on …

Benefits of Membership Allows for implementation for at least one full class Allows for focused planning of professional development sessions and targeted management of resources: Professional development of vendor products Management of personalized IM services Monthly meeting aligned to goals/needs Preparation for PARCC , College Readiness and 21st Century learning Provides a clear timeline for implementation Provides every teacher in the building access to online content Increases student access to managed online content Ability to purchase licenses at significant cost savings

Application Timeline Information Sessions – February 2013 Application Process – Deadline February 28, 2013 School Selection – March 15, 2013 School cohort selection – April 15, 2013 Vendor showcase – April 15, 2013 Online Information Portal – ilearnnyc.wikispaces.com Professional Development Pre-Purchase planning – April/May Targeted PD – Admin console, LMS, Aventa – June-August

Lab Schools* Commits to: Benefits: Working with design partner(s)and IM; Identify promising practices and mitigating challenges; Leading/sharing/hosting monthly sessions for cohort community; Benefits: Weekly support from IM; Devices and/or licenses; Recognized as an iLearnNYC showcase school; Customized support; *Additional application needed for Lab School selection.

Commitment If a school enrolls in iLearn/iLearn+ (plus), and later decides not to purchase licenses/implement the iLearn program, or if the school does not provide an on-site technician: Any capital-funded devices awarded to the school must be returned to the iLearn program On-site support would be discontinued (for iLearn+ (plus)memberships)

Contact Information Celine Azoulay-Lewin, Executive Director cazoula@schools.nyc.gov Winnie Bracco, Deputy Executive Director wbracco@schools.nyc.gov Jacquii Leveine, Director of Professional Development and Faculty Supervision jleveine@schools.nyc.gov http://ilearnnyc.wikispaces.com iLearnNYC@schools.nyc.gov