Special Services: Implementation Planning with Project Management

Description

Research shows that new product implementations are more likely to succeed with careful planning and ongoing support. Larger districts seeking long-term success with Gizmos often rely on the services of an ExploreLearning Project Manager to provide customized services designed to ensure the initial and ongoing success of Gizmos in the classroom.

We are forever grateful for the Gizmos, but even more for the project management that ExploreLearning has provided to our district.

Arles Carballo
Science Coach, Miami-Dade, FL

Format

Getting Started: In year 1, the Project Manager works with school system leaders to plan the implementation and provides onsite and remote support to ensure success.

Building Capacity: In year 2, the Project Manager continues to work with district leadership and with schools directly while establishing of a local team of Gizmo trainers.

Sustaining the Implementation: In years 3 and beyond, the Project Manager continues to be available onsite and remotely to support long-term sustainability.

As a shorter-term alternative, Onsite Consultation Services are also available on a daily rate basis.

Expected Outcomes

Depending on your specific needs, the Project Manager can provide:

Year 1:

  • Implementation planning with district leadership
  • Initial and follow-up training of teachers and instructional support personnel
  • Coordination of curriculum alignment efforts
  • Interpretation of usage patterns with key school system stakeholders

Year 2:

  • Identification and preparation of the local cadre of Gizmo trainers
  • “Guide on the side” assistance to the local Gizmo training team
  • Interpretation of usage patterns with key school system stakeholders
  • Planning for continued, long-term success of the implementation

Year 3:

  • Consultation and assistance onsite or remotely
  • Interpretation of usage reports with key school system stakeholders

Typical Customer Profile

The Project Management program is designed for larger ExploreLearning implementations, where a multiyear collaboration with ExploreLearning’s professional development team is desired. The scope of the Project Manager’s assistance varies according to the needs of the school system.

To learn more about ExploreLearning’s Project Management programs, contact ExploreLearning Sales at 866-882-4141, Option 2 or email ExploreLearning