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We are thrilled to announce that shiftED is in search of districts and/or sites to join our program. Before applying, we encourage you to review our Overview and our Executive Summary from 2022-2023.
Why apply for this program?
Increase your sites’ systemic proficiency in leveraging digital tools for learning
Increase educational leaders’ capacity to support digital literacy site-wide
Participate in Communities of Practice (COP) to amplify successful models of digital literacy instruction with like-minded educators from diverse schools & districts
Access a toolkit for creating a three year strategic plan on implementing digital literacy & equity
Join our next cohort!
The following considerations are necessary in order to make the most of shiftED.
Form a team from your site and/or district consisting of at least one administrator and 1-3 teachers or other school staff.
Ensure you have site/district leadership support.
Be available for all dates and times of synchronous trainings.
Allot time between sessions for team work and building out a Digital Literacy Roadmap.
Prepare to share your learnings and findings with your peers.
Estimated Time Commitment to the Project
Hybrid professional learning through a Kick-Off, Deep Dive, and job-alike topics focused digital literacy competencies in the classroom and school sites.
Community of Practice Network Meetings to share promising practices
Ongoing support to build and guide a Digital Literacy Roadmap
Exhibit to share work with the community
10 additional hours to dedicated team work time to complete your Digital Literacy strategic plan
For non-leadership staff it is encouraged that you provide honorariums
Training and Event Dates
Friday October 25th - Kickoff 9:00-3:00
Thursday December 5
Thursday January 23
Thursday February 27
Thursday March 27
Thursday April 17
Saturday May 17 - Showcase 10:00-3:00
Cost
District or COE $10,000
School site $7,500