District Planning & Implementation Process
The Once program team will meet with district stakeholders to discuss best practices for successful program implementation.
The objectives of the district implementation planning meeting are to:
Understand the district's vision and expectations with regards to Once implementation
Plan for the logistics of launching the program
Prepare and plan for program implementation and support
Draft Agenda for District Implementation Planning Meeting
District Vision & Expectations Regarding Once Implementation
District Goals
How does Once align with the district's goals?
Once program data
District data points
Factors to Consider (by District or School Leader)
Participating schools: All elementary schools or a smaller subgroup of elementary schools?
Participating students: All students or a smaller subgroup of students?
Selection process: universal screener or other assessment?
Process and criteria for addition or removal of students from program during the year
Participating grade levels: Pre-K, K, other?
School point person
Role definition and responsibilities
Possible candidates
Once instructors
Role definition and responsibilities
Possible candidates
Impact on current responsibilities when taking on the role of Once instructor
Master schedule
Expectations for scheduling Once program within school schedule
Timing: Impact on student day
Location for Once instruction
Resource allocation
Tech tools for instructors
District and school access to Once data portal
Communication Procedures
Who communicates?
District point person
School point person
What should be communicated?
Highlights and concerns
How to communicate?
Planning Logistics for Launch
District: Choose Launch and Training Dates
Training should be scheduled as close to the launch date as possible.
The number of students must be assigned to each instructor by the start of training.
Ideally, specific students who are going to participate will be identified by the start of training.
Principal: Kick-Off/Roll-Out Process
Presentation to invited principals of schools in the district
District involvement in session
Inclusion of voices of early adopters (point person, principal)
Introduction to Once
Information for principals as to what to expect for implementation logistics and support
One-on-one principal/point person planning sessions
School-specific planning meetings to prep prior to training
Classroom Teachers: Kick-Off/Roll-Out Communication Process
Virtual/in-person
Modified version of Part One Onboarding session
Part One Onboarding
Date
Location
District contact who will be present and speak to district vision/expectations
District contact who will assist with logistics (Wifi access, room set-up, receipt of instructor materials)
Attendees: Instructors and identified district staff (Principal, POC, etc.)
District expectations for Once staff to follow for safety and security
Part Two Onboarding
Dates
Locations
Attendee expectations
Post-Launch Implementation Support
Schedule dates for quarterly data review for district
Schedule dates for monthly/quarterly follow-up in-person and virtual support for schools:
Principals/Point Person
Instructors
New instructor training
In-person training for previously trained instructors needing support
Monthly/Quarterly Implementation Progress & Support Meetings
The Once team will meet regularly with district leaders, including the district point person, to review progress with the implementation plan, assess current data in terms of meeting implementation goals, troubleshoot obstacles to providing consistent Once instruction, and make any necessary changes to the implementation.
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