Blended Learning Models That Work
September 19, 2023
What if we told you that by implementing blended learning models, you could give students access to more advanced coursework and fill persistent teacher vacancies in hard-to-staff roles? And what if you could achieve all this while yielding a high return on investment? It’s possible.
The challenges districts faced implementing hybrid learning models during the pandemic laid the foundation for what blended learning could be—a way for leaders to organize high schools that provide more equitable, rigorous, relevant, and joyful experiences for students and teachers.
How-to Guide for Implementing Blended Learning Models
While our vision paper illustrates what blended learning models could do for districts, our guide provides comprehensive guidance on how to implement them. Whether you’re looking to expand course variety, scale pathway-aligned learning “outside the school walls,” or create additional teacher time for other strategic priorities, you can find key decision points and specific cost levers in the guide that will enable you to consider the specific cost levers to pull to achieve strategies that work for your priorities and budget.
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Examples from the Field
Learn more about how three districts utilized partnerships to implement successful blended learning models and solve key challenges.
DC Public Schools partnered with local universities to implement a blended delivery model that provides students with increased dual-enrollment and advanced coursework.
Map Academy, an alternative MA high school, uses blended learning to create self-paced, competency-based courses that provide greater flexibility for students.