How They Were Introduced To LINC
It was an email forwarded by a district superintendent that changed everything for the Stanislaus County Office of Education.
This was their first introduction to LINC and the LINCspring platform.
In the email, the Stanislaus County Office Of Education was being offered a unique opportunity to participate in a grant program with LINCspring. After applying and being approved, their foray into a more innovative approach to professional development began.
As Luke Hibbard, the Director of Digital Curriculum, and his team were looking to “change the game” by giving staff an opportunity to choose their own professional development, it could not have come at a better time.
LINCspring could be the game-changer they were looking for.
Their team wanted results and wanted them quickly, so after putting their trust in LINC and LINCspring, they dove in.
What Their LINC Experience Was Like
It wasn’t long before Luke and his team realized that LINCspring provided exactly what they’ve been looking for.
With LINCspring’s large library of cycles, or lessons, that cover a wide range of topics, staff had the ability to truly choose their own adventure. They could finally “change the game,” as Luke puts it, on their approach to professional development.
Each educator could independently carve their own professional development path while having the full support of expert LINC coaches.
“[Our LINCspring Coach] has been wildly responsive to any needs that we have. She’s been with us, boots on the ground, during implementation to really help us maximize the impact we are able to get with LINCspring and seeing professional development growth within our staff.”
Luke Hibbard, Director Of Digital Curriculum
The LINCspring Impact
Stanislaus educators greatly value their time. Time with family and friends was extremely important to them.
So, with their newfound ability to engage in professional development when and where they wanted, their attitude towards their professional education changed.
Those who were historically unexcited to meet for PD were now looking forward to learning and improving their skills. Without having a set meeting time and place, they could now determine the best times for themselves that allow them to put their full focus into their growth.
Because of this, they saw a shift in culture.
“We have seen a shift in culture and that is a reflection of LINCspring and its impact on our staff. In professional development, we are able to individualize learning. That has translated to a more individualized approach with students.”
Luke HibbardDirector Of Digital Curriculum
Learning naturally became more individualized for students as a consequence. Educators were better able to identify the skills they needed to impact each individual learner. They could improve those skills and put strategies in place that helped students reach their individual learning targets.
When educators can clearly see how their personal education is impacting their students, it’s easy for them to get excited about PD. They are now spending time both in and outside of the classroom on their learning.
By having a platform that is easy to use, easy to understand, and easy to execute, educators at Stanislaus are now enjoying the process like never before.