Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
12/14/2020 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Consent Agenda  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
17.10 Review and Potential Approval of Gizmo Explore Learning Licenses for Science Support in High Schools.  
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
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.
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
Explore Learning Gizmos Quote - R121328.pdf
 
Summary:
Explore Learning Gizmos is a supplemental NGSS aligned curriculum for our high school science students and teachers. The Gizmos program offers students scaffolded standards based lessons that encourage inquiry and exploration of various Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) topics. Students have access to virtual simulations, activities, and labs that give them the opportunity to gain conceptual understanding using these different experiences. Teachers are provided with detailed NGSS lesson information for using Gizmos including specific learning objectives, vocabulary, prior knowledge questions, and activities.  
Funding:
CARES Act 500 3220  
Fiscal Impact:
$39,656.25
 
Recommendation
Move to Approve the Purchase of Explore Learning Licenses for Middle and High Schools.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Louise Neville - Administrative Assistant
Signed By:  
Jennifer Sachs - Chief, Educational Services
Signed By:  
Dr. Lisa Gonzales - Chief Business Officer
Signed By:  
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent