Research and common sense tell us: simple is better. As our world gets more crowded, complex, and noisy, with more media and devices competing for our attention, there is a growing imperative for accessibility and simplicity. This trend especially applies to California’s Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP). Expecting stakeholders to wade through, let alone really […]
Some vintage Kermit the Frog demonstrating the power of Visual Thinking:
In their second year, California’s Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAPs) received some updating from the California Department of Education (CDE) and must now include an Annual Update. Through its partnership with School Districts across the State, Gobo continues to refine its LCAP Infographic to best communicate District work and engage […]
Here are several examples of School Districts across the State of California that have demonstrated their commitment to stakeholder engagement: Adelanto Elementary School District (based on a 28 page text document) El Centro Elementary School District (based on a 26 page text document) Antelope Valley Union High School District (based […]
In recent testimony before the California State Board of Education, Randall Putz, a Bear Valley Unified School Board Trustee, mentioned their LCAP Infographic as an example of a unique local solution created during their Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) process. And the State Board of Education (SBE) took notice. During the discussion after […]
Watch selected testimony before the California State Board of Education and their enthusiastic response to the LCAP Infographic:
Two San Bernardino County school districts successfully presented their 2014-15 LCAP Infographics conceived and created by Gobo Infographics. As part of their Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) process, Adelanto Elementary School District presented their LCAP and accompanying infographic during a public hearing on June 24, 2014. “Thank you for […]
California’s new 2014 Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) requires California School Districts to create Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAPs) with input from local stakeholders. These LCAPs, which are updated annually, must identify goals and measure progress for student subgroups across multiple performance indicators. The LCAP must also address California’s 8 Education Priorities, […]
Just in case you weren’t convinced of the power infographics wield, here is a collection of compelling reasons our brains crave data visualization: The Value of Visualization from Column Five on Vimeo: The science behind the success of infographics in 13 Reasons Your Brain Craves Infographics: A “Why Infographics” infographic […]