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Some thoughts about the presentation today from Adaptive Curriculum (gr. 6-8) Next steps: ACTIONS: based on the next steps:
 * Assets – design allows for multiple entry points into the content; less restrictive/prescriptive means teachers can easily pick, choose and assign specific modules; “light” on the reporting features (this may be valuable to some districts who already have means in place to look at performance data); lesson design seems to be in line with good teaching methods and strategies (cross reference of concepts to real life scenarios, inquiry based, activation of prior knowledge); the whiteboard-friendly design will appeal to those districts looking for such content
 * Liabilities – right now, it seems like the subscription model (“all or nothing”) is cost prohibitive (at $10.00 per student). I would much rather see the ability to own and purchase content rather than commit to the subscription model, especially for districts with transient populations; other liabilities may include lack of correlation to NYS standards (this may be addressed) and/or textbook alignment; the program seems to be primarily auditory and I’m not sure if there are options for hearing impaired (forgot to ask if there are accommodations)
 * Confirm that there are other pricing options we can entertain – I like Madalyn’s idea of a “teacher only” subscription (Explorelearning does this) which may possibly drive down the price point
 * Create a test group from among selected district faculty. We could arrange for a week’s worth of access to the content and ask teachers to either review (given certain criteria) and/or use some of the lessons with their students. Either way, I would want some real world feedback from the teachers. In exchange for what, I’m not sure; perhaps as an incentive Frank could offer a brief one month “pilot” after their efforts.
 * Based on the test group feedback, I think we ought to then contact the development team to get some ideas of how we would support this, either as a standalone product, or as part of a more intensive “package” of products that address initiatives like STEM, RTI, differentiated instruction
 * I like the idea of the informal testing out of the program - if we want to go informal, should be consider asking some teachers we know to check it out
 * The pricing is an issue.