Intelligent Uses of ARRA Funds
In addition to the Class of 2020:  Action Plan for Education, SETDA is developing a series of short briefs highlighting the most “intelligent” ways to use ARRA funding to drive systemic reform in our schools.  

• 21st Century Learning Environment Models – Short descriptions of systemic approaches for ARRA funding including 21st Century Classroom, Comprehensive Professional Development, Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems, Formative Assessment, Digital Content, Virtual Learning and Learning Management Systems
• Intelligent Uses: Comprehensive School Reform – Elements necessary for school reform
  • Intelligent Uses:  Alabama ACCESS Model
  • Intelligent Uses:  eMINTS Model (11 states)
  • Intelligent Uses:  North Carolina IMPACT Model
  • Intelligent Uses:  Texas TIP Model
• 21st Century Learning Environment Core Components - Describes the specific core components necessary for a 21st Century Learning Environment, including the necessary hardware, software, IT support, and professional development
  • Elementary School Core Components
  • Middle and High School Core Components
• Intelligent Uses:  Professional  Development Approaches – Describes proven professional approaches including Technology Coaches, Online Courseware, Education Portals, Professional Learning Communities
  • Intelligent Uses:  Technology Coaches – Examples of successful state models
  • Intelligent Uses:  Professional Learning Communities – Examples of successful models
  • Intelligent Uses: Formative Assessment – Examples of successful state models
  • Intelligent Uses:  Emerging Assessment Trends – Includes Online, Performance, Portfolio, and Blended Assessments