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In the News
2019
March 21, 2019- [The Learning Accelerator Blog]
A Personalized Journey: Three lessons learned from school redesign
March 2019-[Telemundo]
Distrito Escolar de Dallas implementa novedoso sistema
March 2019 [29 Pieces]
Dallas Teachers Speak
March 8, 2019 [Dallas Morning News] Think you know Dallas ISD teachers?
Here's why these rock stars say they do the job
February 20, 2019-
Eight neighborhood campuses celebrate selection as new innovation schools
February 13, 2019- [The Learning Accelerator Blog]
Building Community and Connections: An Update on TLA's Innovation Directors Network
October 18, 2018-
Ribbon is cut on new Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston
2018
December 10, 2018-
Event with give parents firsthand look at Personalized Learning activities
November 16, 2018- [Education Week]
Educator-to-Educator Learning: The Transforming Learning Collaborative
November 1, 2018- [EdSurge]
After Early Results, Personalized Learning is 'Quickly Becoming District-Wide' in Dallas
October 18, 2018-
Ribbon is cut on new Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston
September 9, 2019 [Dallas Morning News]
Dallas ISD hits its enrollment projections early, thanks to new programs, improving schools
July 2, 2018- [The Learning Accelerator Blog]
A Warm Welcome to the Innovation Directors Network!
July 2, 2018 [The Hechinger Report]
Is the new education reform hiding in plain sight?
July 1, 2018- [The Washington Post]
Is the new education reform hiding in plain sight?
June 2018- [Center on Reinventing Public Education, CRPE]
Personalized Learning at a Crossroads, Early Lesson from the Next Generation Systems Initiative and the Regional Funds for Breakthrough Schools Initiative
2017
December 15, 2017-
Schools honoring Confederate generals get new names as Dallas ISD pledges to strive for equity
October 27, 2017-
7 must-knows from blended learning early adopters
October 16, 2017-
From maverick to mainstream: Takeaways from the 2017 Blended and Personalized Learning Conference
September 29, 2017-
Our Neighborhood’s Highest-Rated School May Surprise You
August 1, 2017-
Grant to help district’s newest Transformation School successfully open in 2018
July 2017-
Personalized Learning on a Continuum: Strategies that Work for Different Teacher Archetypes
June 22, 2017-
The American Psychological Association is applauding Dan D. Rogers Elementary. Here’s why
June 20, 2017-
Personalized Learning Campus Wins Golden PSI Award for Social-Emotional Learning Techniques
June 19, 2017-
Dallas Schools, Lone Segregated, Charge Forward on Diversity
June 16, 2017-
Escuela primaria Dan D. Rogers, premiada por implementar técnicas educativas innovadoras
June 12, 2017-
Dan D. Rogers Elementary School Wins Golden Psi Award
June 6, 2017-
mySchool: Thomas C. Marsh Preparatory Academy (video)
May 25, 2017-
Even more school choices coming for Dallas ISD families next year
May 22, 2017-
IDEA students showcase ‘nifty’ technology plans at Startup Tech Showcase
April 27, 2017-
School Retool brings the “Hack Mindset” to Dallas ISD (video)
April 19, 2017-
DISD Unveils Completed Renovations at Cabell Elementary
April 19, 2017-
Cabell Elementary takes personalized learning to new heights after remodel
April 12, 2017-
Eight Dallas ISD schools headed to Destination Imagination Global Finals
March 1, 2017-
Dallas ISD announces new choice schools and programs
March 2017-
HKS Architects on Designing Classroom Space for Human Behavior
February 28, 2017-
Dallas ISD announces new choice schools and programs
February 13, 2017-
IDEA students are mentor-ready: are you?
February 9, 2017-
Researchers study how changes in the classroom environment impact student learning at IDEA High School
February 2, 2017-
Principal of the Year Lisa Lovato is a natural born leader (video)
2016
December 9, 2016-
Update: Lisa Lovato wins Principal of the Year Award: “I really felt loved today”
November 8, 2016-
mySchool: Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship Academy at James W. Fannin (video)
August 30, 2016-
Kindle donation boosts digital learning (video)
May 12, 2016-
Heather Guild Spotlights up-and-coming East Dallas Elementary School Dan D. Rogers in Guest Post
May 5, 2016-
Where are the Best Schools in East Dallas? Spotlight on Dan D. Rogers
February 3, 2016-
What does Personalized Learning Mean to You?
2015
December 22, 2015-
The Learning Lab: Inside the Effort to Re-imagine Dallas Schools
September 16, 2015-
Introducing the new Dan D. Rogers Elementary
September 3, 2015,
Two new choice schools putting innovation into practice
August 21, 2015,
9 reasons to maintain hope in Dallas ISD: Personalized learning at Dan D. Rogers
August 21, 2015,
5 reasons to maintain hope in Dallas ISD: Thomas C. Marsh Preparatory Academy's 'one size fits one' approach
August 20, 2015,
STEAM, business choice schools in DISD give life to previously closed campuses
July 22, 2015,
Four schools funded by bridge plan to open or reopen in August
May 27, 2015,
Nearly 700 students apply to attend new choice schools at Fannin and Hulcy
April 29, 2015,
Strong interest in the new Dallas ISD 'choice schools'
April 24, 2015,
Students can now apply to attend a new Choice School
March 24, 2015,
DISD launches choice schools program
2014
November 10, 2014,
Dallas considers the classrooms of the future
November 5, 2014,
HKS partners with Dallas ISD to design personalized learning classrooms
August 26, 2014,
T.C. Marsh unveils new name, curriculum, for 2014-2015 school year
May 23, 2014,
Dallas ISD names eight teams to help implement personalized learning
May 2, 2014,
Dallas ISD to receive $791,000 Gates Foundation grant for 'personalized learning' initiative
2013
November 7, 2013,
DISD's opportunity to "personalize learning" is exciting, but not easily done
October 30, 2013,
Dallas ISD receives planning grant to develop personalized learning models
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About
Personalized Learning
Meet the Team
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Flip the Switch
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Personalized Learning for Families
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The Rubric
Assessment and Data
>
Data Driven Instruction
Student Feedback
Authentic Assessment
Choice in Assessment
Instructional Rigor
>
Varied Learning Experiences
Differentiated Learning Objectives
Personalized Learning Pathways
Mastery Based Progression
Student Agency
>
Rapport with Students
Self- Direction
Opportunities for Input
Advocacy Beyond Self
Classroom Culture
>
Routines and Procedures
Peer Accountability
Growth Mindset
Sense of Purpose
Equity
>
Self- Awareness
Diversity in Design
Collaborative Grouping
Access to Materials
Phases of PL
Readiness Continuum
1 The PL Classroom
2 Curriculum + Assessment
3 Data Driven Instruction
4 Social Emotional Learning
5 The PL Graduate
6 Principal/Leader
7 Collaborative Design
8 PL Campus Team
9 Vision + Priorities
10 Personalized PD + Supports
11 Culture of Innovation
12 Sustainability + Access
Progressions
Lab Rotation
Station Rotation
Individual Rotation
Flex Model
Flipped Classroom
Enriched Virtual
Distance Learning
>
DLP | Establish a Learning Management System (LMS)
DLP | Engagement in Guided Learning
DLP | Engagement in Independent Learning
DLP | Feedback for Learning
Glossary
Fellowships
Innovation in Teaching Fellowship
>
2022-2023 Fellows
2021-2022 Fellows
2020-2021 Fellows
2019-2020 Fellows
2018-2019 Fellows
2017-2018 Fellows
2016-2017 Fellows
Innovation Showcase
School Retool
iDesign Central
At-Home Learning Webinars
Opportunities
Educator Tours
Winter Design Excursion Exhibition
Self-Paced Google Certification Courses
Google Certification
University Partnerships- Texas Tech
Edcamp
PL Road Trip 2023
The Lighthouse