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Meeting Date:
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3/24/2021 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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Consent Agenda
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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14.2 Review and Potential Approval of Contract with APEX for digital curriculum for secondary core content and electives for summer school 2021, summer 2022, school year 2021-22, and students enrolled in distance learning.
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LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
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Goal 1: All students will receive a high quality education in a safe and welcoming environment with equitable and high expectations, access to technology, and instruction in the California State Standards that prepare them for college and career.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Apex Learning digital curriculum was one of the world’s first providers of fully online, digital curriculum for secondary education. Apex digital curriculum is California standards-aligned, includes AP courses, and are A-G and NCAA approved. The online content includes multiple means of engagement, representation (e.g. audio, video, simulations, interactive activities, video transcripts), student expression, and scaffolds for students with unique needs and English language learners. Apex digital curriculum is being proposed to support the needs of all middle and high school students in Mt. Diablo Unified during summer sessions 2021 and 2022, and those who decide to enroll in a full distance learning program in fall 2021. The content will also available to all secondary core content teachers for the 2021-22 school year. Apex will provide professional development for classroom teachers on effective blended learning and differentiation techniques and best practices for student orientation, classroom management, active learning, positive learning environments, accommodations, student motivation, and instructional interventions when integrating online content.
If approved, the contract will start April 15, 2021 through September 16, 2022.
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Funding:
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CARES ESSR funds
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Fiscal Impact
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$188,621.05 paid in 3 installments (April 2021. September 2021, and December 2021.)
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Recommendation:
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Move to approve contract with APEX for digital curriculum for secondary core content and electives for summer school 2021, summer 2022, school year 2021-22, and students enrolled in distance learning.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Jennifer Sachs - Chief, Educational Services
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Signed By:
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Elizabeth McClanahan - Director of Purchasing and Warehouse
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Signed By:
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales - Chief Business Officer
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Signed By:
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Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
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