Matrix

=Overview Matrix= Each column heading is the link down to the content that will be the clickable elements for that stage in the final grid [|Edit]
 * =  ||= Stage 1 ||= Stage 2 ||= Stage 3 ||= Stage 4 ||= Stage 5 ||
 * = === **Dimension** === ||= PROPOSAL ||= SCOPING - Rachel ||= PLANNING - Carolyn/Rachel ||= IMPLEMENTATION - Vicki ||= **MATURITY SUSTAINABILITY - Lynda** ||
 * **Interconnectedness -** **Relationships, Collaboration & Communication** ||

// Develop a philosophical context // || I dentify stakeholders and leadership group, establish communication networks,and develop a shared vision and principles. || Establish regular, effective communication internally within schools, across the LCO and externally with other groups. || Interconnectedness & Communication

Use and where necessary modify or augment existing communication channels. || Developing and enhancing relationships both within the cluster and outside the cluster ||
 * **Learner Needs** || 

V || Carry out a learning needs analysis to identify the range of learning opportunities required. || Put in place procedures and protocols for learners to access educational opportunities through the LCO. || Support ongoing participation: - in-school support structures - cluster level support - external support networks. || Review current teaching and learning practices Identify areas of need and strength Share with all teachers and learners ||
 * **Logistical Coordination** || __//Identify community //__

__//of interest //__ || Complete investigation of other LCO and cluster models, and evaluate their suitability to meet the needs of your schools || Establish protocols for participation such as shared timetables, calendars and sharing staff and students. || Shared timetables, calendars and protocols for sharing encourage reciprocity and participation within the LCO || Reciprocity and Participation (outside of cluster)

Continue to develop and share learning opportunities both within the Cluster and with other Clusters || V // Establish purpose // || Raise awareness to wider school community about potential school involvement in a Learning Community Online. Identify strengths and Professional Development needs of schools. || Establish staff appointment procedures. Identify and appoint school and LCO level coordinators. Establish initial professional development (induction) programme. || Establish a community of practitioners and support through ongoing professional development. || Continual renewal and expanding of expertise
 * **Professional Development & Support** || 

Develop regular professional learning opportunities for teachers and ensure it is financially supported || V // Set Goals and Principles // || Identify current and desired teaching practices online. || Develop a Professional Learning programme focused on student-centred learning. || Teaching practices are reflective and changing from traditional to blended learning. || Sustaining and reviewing practice-Concerns based action model
 * **Pedagogy** || |

Teaching practices remain up to date and relevant to the learner || V // Agree membership // || Conduct a technical audit, and identify technical needs. || Obtain advice and explore technical support options. || Ongoing responsive support systems in place. || Exploring emerging technologies & review
 * **Technical Coordination** || |

Developing strategies for reviewing and adopting new technologies and how they will be integrated to teaching and learning. || V // Explore funding opportunities // || Conduct a review of appropriate learning resources, and identify future needs. || Decisions are made about how to access and develop appropriate teaching and learning resources. || A shared resource library for digital and non-digital resources established and use. || Regular review of Teaching and learning resources to ensure they are current and up to date. Ensure innovation and research inform practice. || e.g. 5 year plan || MoU (document created outlining the commitment to proceed in a friendly and collaborative manner) || School audits completed MoA || Strategic plan is ratified and resourcing allocated. **LCO ready and prepared for operating.** || ** LCO operational ** || **Sustainability** Clear process of review and renewal in place and followed. Cluster remains fresh and self-renewing ||
 * **Learning and Teaching Resources** || |
 * **Administration & Support Strategies** ||  || Identify support and management personnel. || Establish LCO level management team and systems. || Maintain LCO level management team and systems. || Regular review of systems to ensure LCO management is sustainable. ||
 * **Finance / Funding** ||  || Explore existing funding models and draft budgetary requirements. || Establish financial systems within and between schools. Finalise budget. || Agree and meet regular accounting milestones. || Develop a strategic plan to meet financial goals that allows for sustainability e.g. 5 year plan ||
 * **Evaluation and Strategic Planning** ||  || Discuss and evaluate the scoping process with key stakeholders. Develop MoA to proceed. || Identify specific outcomes/indicators against which to measure success toward the goals of the LCO. || Cluster goals are integrated into school’s strategic plan and validated through regular milestones showing LCO goals are being met. || Develop a strategic plan and self review process for meeting cluster goals that allows for sustainability
 * == **Outcome** == || **Commitment to proceed**
 * Agreement to participate**