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SchoolZone Redesign Pilot 2017-2018
Wed, 14 Jun, 2017
Starting in August, 17 schools will pilot a new and improved version of SchoolZone, including:
- A. Blair McPherson School
- Avonmore School
- Clara Tyner School
- Donnan School
- Forest Heights School
- Gold Bar School
- Hardisty School
- Holyrood School
- Jackson Heights School
- Julia Kiniski School
- Kenilworth School
- McNally School
- Ottewell School
- Rutherford School
- Velma E. Baker School
- Vimy Ridge School
- Waverley School
TIME FOR AN UPGRADE
Since 2006, SchoolZone has served as Edmonton Public Schools’ main online tool for supporting communication between schools and families. Like all useful tools, SchoolZone must grow and evolve to meet everyone’s needs.
Last year, we invited parents, students and staff to share their thoughts about the tool; we asked what was working well and how we could make it better. Nearly 4000 people gave their feedback. We learned that staff, students and families thought SchoolZone was useful, but some improvements would make it easier for people to find the information they need.
NEXT STEPS
August 2017
Pilot school families and staff use the redesigned version of SchoolZone throughout 2017-2018. This year-long pilot allows us to test and adjust the features and design before rolling out the new version District-wide.
Spring 2018
We’ll reach out to those involved to ask what they liked about the new version of SchoolZone and how it could be even more efficient.
Fall 2018
We plan to expand the new version of SchoolZone across Edmonton Public Schools.
THANK YOU
Staying connected with families is important, and we couldn’t test this tool without them. Thank you to the school communities involved for helping us improve our communication with families.
