So, you’re thinking about eSpark…
You believe that access to educational technology can help close the achievement gap and engage gifted learners.
You might be the first district in your state to give us a try, but partner with eSpark and you’ll be in great company.
Utica Community Schools
Sterling Heights, MI in the heart of the auto industry
18, 795 students in K-8
Utica Community Schools
Sterling Heights, MI in the heart of the auto industry
18, 795 students in K-8
Utica Community Schools
Sterling Heights, MI in the heart of the auto industry
18,795 students in K-8
Utica Community Schools
Sterling Heights, MI in the heart of the auto industry
18,795 students in K-8
iPads and eSpark used in rotating centers with targeted small group instruction
Utica Community Schools
In 2011, the administration at Utica Community Schools
began evaluating options for integrating technology into
their 83 kindergarten classrooms across 25 elementary buildings.
Utica Community Schools
In 2011, the administration at Utica Community Schools
began evaluating options for integrating technology into
their 83 kindergarten classrooms across 25 elementary buildings.
UCS was transitioning to full-day kindergarten and voters had
recently approved a bond issue to fund technology improvements.
District leaders knew that technology alone wouldn’t transform student learning.
Utica Community Schools
In 2011, the administration at Utica Community Schools
began evaluating options for integrating technology into
their 83 kindergarten classrooms across 25 elementary buildings.
UCS was transitioning to full-day kindergarten and voters had
recently approved a bond issue to fund technology improvements.
District leaders knew that technology alone wouldn’t transform student learning.
SOLUTION: Utica partnered with eSpark to create differentiated learning plans
aligned to individual student needs.
The number of K-2 UCS students on track for college more than doubled
After using eSpark from 2013-2014…
The number of K-2 UCS students on track for college more than doubled
K-2 UCS students using eSpark grew an average of 15 percentile points on the NWEA
MAP
After using eSpark from 2013-2014…
The number of K-2 UCS students on track for college more than doubled
K-2 academic growth exceeded annual expectations in both goal and non-goal
domains
K-2 UCS students using eSpark grew an average of 15 percentile points on the NWEA
MAP
After using eSpark from 2013-2014…
Currently, over 6,300 K-2 students are using eSpark in rotating stations at
Utica Community Schools.
Since partnering with eSpark in 2011, UCS’ administration has received national recognition.
National Connected Superintendent White House Summit
“With eSpark, they have been with us, boots on the
ground, from the beginning… Principals,
secretaries, and teachers actually think that the
eSpark staff is part of our staff.“
How would you describe your district’s experience with eSpark?
Piedmont Elementary School
City of Piedmont, in rural northeast AL
1,240 students across K-12, 68% low income population
Piedmont Elementary School
City of Piedmont, in rural northeast AL
1,240 students across K-12, 68% low income population
1:1 iPads and eSpark
Piedmont Elementary School
A small, rural school in a town that had recently lost over 1,000 jobs, Piedmont decided to extend its iPad
initiative to grades K-2.
Piedmont Elementary School
A small, rural school in a town that had recently lost over 1,000 jobs, Piedmont decided to extend its iPad
initiative to grades K-2.
Administrators wanted a reliable way to access student data and make sure that classroom devices were
contributing to student growth and success.
Piedmont Elementary School
A small, rural school in a town that had recently lost over 1,000 jobs, Piedmont decided to extend its iPad
initiative to grades K-2.
Administrators wanted a reliable way to access student data and make sure that classroom devices were
contributing to student growth and success.
SOLUTION: eSpark made sure that individual student learning needs were met and
reported student engagement and academic achievement results back to Piedmont Elementary School.
After using eSpark from Fall 2014 - Spring 2015…
Piedmont students grew 13 NWEA MAP percentile points.
After using eSpark from Fall 2014 - Spring 2015…
Piedmont students grew 13 NWEA MAP percentile points.
Piedmont students mastered more than 4,974 state standards.
After using eSpark from Fall 2014 - Spring 2015…
Piedmont students grew 13 NWEA MAP percentile points.
Piedmont students mastered more than 4,974 state standards.
20 Piedmont teachers were adept at using classroom technology to differentiate learning.
Though Piedmont only recently partnered with eSpark, the district has a longstanding reputation as one of Alabama’s most innovative schools.
Praised in article “Can a School’s Tech Program Take a Rural Town
out of Poverty?”
If you still need convincing, look at the success of Elizabeth Forward, one of the first districts to use eSpark in Pennsylvania:
Elizabeth Forward
Elizabeth, PA, south of Pittsburgh
2,400 students enrolled in K-12, 40% qualify for free or reduced price meals
Elizabeth Forward
Elizabeth, PA, south of Pittsburgh
2,400 students enrolled in K-12, 40% qualify for free or reduced price meals
1:1 iPads with eSpark
Elizabeth Forward
Recognized as an Apple Distinguished School,
Elizabeth Forward had a reputation for innovation
Elizabeth Forward
Recognized as an Apple Distinguished School,
Elizabeth Forward had a reputation for innovation
Administrators knew they wanted to use eSpark to differentiate
learning, but there wasn’t room in the budget to fund a
personalized iPad program.
Elizabeth Forward
Recognized as an Apple Distinguished School,
Elizabeth Forward had a reputation for innovation
Administrators knew they wanted to use eSpark to differentiate
learning, but there wasn’t room in the budget to fund a
personalized iPad program.
SOLUTION: Administrators cut ineffective programs and reallocated funds to
lease iPads and purchase eSpark.
After one semester of eSpark…
The number of kindergarten students on track for college more than doubled
After one semester of eSpark…
The number of kindergarten students on track for college more than doubled
Students using eSpark grew 25 national percentile points on the NWEA MAP
After one semester of eSpark…
The number of kindergarten students on track for college more than doubled
Students using eSpark grew 25 national percentile points on the NWEA MAP
Elizabeth Forward saw a measurable impact on student engagement, with 93% of eSpark
activities receiving a positive rating from students
The Number of Kindergarten Students on Track for College More than Doubled from Winter to Spring 2014
Currently, all K- 6th grade students at Elizabeth Forward use eSpark. 7th
and 8th grade students in the district’s SPED and RTI programs are
also using the program with great success.
Considered to be one of the most forward-thinking districts in the country, Elizabeth Forward has received public recognition and numerous awards:
Featured in edSurge community profile
“I’m amazed by eSpark Learning. I know teachers don’t have enough time to find which apps are
effective and aligned to each Common Core standard and grade level.
eSpark does that for us.”
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