1. Application Process February 2013
iLearnNYC
Application Process
February 2013

2. 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

3. 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).

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

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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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 …

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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)

13. Contact Information
Celine Azoulay-Lewin, Executive Director
Winnie Bracco, Deputy Executive Director
Jacquii Leveine, Director of Professional Development and Faculty Supervision