Verizon Innovative Learning Schools goes beyond devices. It helps participating schools and districts spark a teaching and learning transformation.
We provide students with devices and always available access. Teachers receive robust professional development and coaching to cultivate powerful learning that extends beyond the classroom. And education leaders benefit from the infrastructure, expert guidance, and learning community to design and implement sustainable approaches to digital equity.
Applications are now closed, but you can express your interest to be considered for future cohorts by filling out the form below.
We collaborate with middle and high schools across the country to provide devices, data plans, and training to support transformative teaching and limitless learning. Learn more.
We are always looking to partner with new districts where Verizon Innovative Learning Schools can support digital equity and learning. Interested public school districts or public charter networks in the U.S. with at least two qualifying schools may apply.
To qualify, schools must:
Together we can provide students with the technology and skills needed to experience powerful learning and succeed in a digital world.
It’s important to have dedicated staff to help support Verizon Innovative Learning Schools. Learn more about the key roles and responsibilities at the district and school levels.
To help us refine our program and understand our impact, all participating districts will be asked to engage in research. Learn more about our research requirements.
All selected districts and schools must sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Digital Promise by late March 2024.
Interest Form
If your school or district is eligible for the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program, start your application process by filling out this short interest form. A member of the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools team will reach out to you to schedule your district kickoff call.
District Kickoff Call
A 30-45 minute call with a member of the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools team and applicant district leaders to learn more about the program, eligibility criteria, and the application process. The Verizon Innovative Learning Schools team member will ask questions about your district’s systems and culture. Time will also be set aside for applicant district leaders to ask any questions.
Written Application
A two-part written application completed by district and school leaders that allows for the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools team to learn more about systems, culture, and leadership personnel on the application.
Principal Interviews
1:1 interviews with all principals of schools on the application to be facilitated by a member of the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools team. Principals will also have the opportunity to ask any questions about the program. In some cases, the principal interviews may take place on-site, during the School Site Visits.
School Site Visits
Members of the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools team will visit each school on the application to observe instruction; chat with teachers, students, and leadership; and learn more about the IT and professional learning infrastructure. Each site visit will take approximately two (2) hours.
District Leader Interviews
The final step of the application process where members of the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools team get clarity from district leaders on any items that came up during principal interviews or site visits.
Notifications of Final Decisions
Note: This timeline is an estimate of the process for a typical district. Some dates may change depending on the applicant pool and special circumstances. Reach out to Sara Meierding at smeierding@digitalpromise.org if you have questions about the application process.
If you have questions regarding your district’s eligibility, email vils@digitalpromise.org.
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