Cisco ISD began the 2016-17 school year with their year 1 pilot in 4th – 7th grade math classroom. Cisco is part of the Raising Blended Learners demonstration initiative showcasing strategies for using blended learning to improve student achievement across diverse student demographics and geographic regions in the state.
Cisco ISD 5th grade math teacher describes the importance of developing student agency.
As part of the Raising Blended Learners demonstration initiative, teams representing 10 finalist schools and districts attended a workshop in February to receive professional assistance in further refining their blended learning plans. Five winners, announced as demonstration sites in April 2016, each received $500,000 in grants and technical implementation support for three years.
Amy Dodson, Learning Resource Center Director of Cisco ISD, discusses how blended learning can improve rural Texas schools by making changes within the classroom and the district.
Cisco ISD was selected as a Raising Blended Learners Initiative winner of up to $500,000 and three years intensive technical assistance to implement a blended learning program. The district plans to use blended learning to elevate student achievement in math and science.
An agenda used by Cisco and other Raising Blended Learners districts to take an in-depth look at innovative leadership competencies.
This document provided structure for Cisco, and other districts participating in the Raising Blended Learners initiative, to write a business plan.
The program director for SCO Family of Services discusses social supports offered at Bronx Arena, and how the organization works with the school to best deliver them to students.
Educators at Bronx Arena discuss the role of Advocate Counselors, who provide social supports to students in school.
A student and teacher discuss the student’s credit and class sequence based on the student’s progress and need.
