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=Welcome to the CUSD Smaller Learning Communities grant planning wiki.= This is a place to share information as we work through the process of planning our grant. If you can think of additional categories that should be added, please let Liz Metzger know (emetzger@chicousd.org).


 * Updated grant application information: **

 //**The new notice inviting applications is out! You can see it here: @http://www2.ed.gov/programs/slcp/applicant.html

Our grant application will be due August 6, 2010. We will hear about whether we are funded by September 30.**//

In addition, there is an **updated SLC technical assistance** website with a wealth of resources, articles, documents, and other information that should help us in our planning. Lots of great stuff here, but in particular check out the "College Ready Resources" tab which includes info on rigorous curriculum, engaging instruction, assessment, college and career preparation, student academic supports, and more.

**//See it here: @http://slcp.ed.gov///**


 * Updated meeting information: **

__**June 23, 2010:**__
 * Next week, a group that includes representatives from both high school sites will attend a conference focusing on preparing SLC applications. We will return June 30th, and will plan to meet with everyone after that--ideally the week of July 5-9, and then again after that as needed--to share findings and any new knowledge that we gain.**

__June 3, 2010:__

Points to keep in mind as we plan our project: 1) While there is no requirement to reconfigure the school into structures, there //**is**// an expectation that by the end of the grant period every student be affected by some kind of personalization strategy. 2) It is likely that at least some of the common planning time will be required to be within the school day, not afterward. 3) There is a big emphasis on addressing the needs of freshmen who are two or more years behind, and also an emphasis on preparing all students for postsecondary education and careers. 4) Whatever we propose, we should be sure that people are on board with it. 5) Our foundation with PLCs (specifically the work that's been done helping teachers to use student outcome data to improve achievement and alter instruction) and with the split freshman lunch and learning center (thus beginning the work of personalizing the school environment for frosh) is a good beginning to build on. ~Liz

= = =If you have any comments on this page or on the info above, please use the "discussion" tab above to share those comments with others on the planning team. Thanks.=

=Research=

=@Model Programs=