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Our amazing team is ready to support all schools and districts on their curriculum journey. Learn about the Atlas implementation model, support and training options, professional services, and more.
Atlas Implementation
Included with every license
Atlas Implementation follows 3 main phases, and progresses by a series of emails, virtual meetings, and technical training. Most implementations take approximately 1-3 months, though this is flexible depending on each school’s needs. To learn more about Atlas, click here.
Phase 1 Success Planning
We understand that successfully introducing a curriculum process to your faculty entails more than just providing them with another online system. Successful initiatives require a strategic vision, thoughtful messaging, and a clear action plan. So we begin by meeting to discuss your goals, help you develop a plan for faculty engagement, and identify key benchmarks to meet along the way.
During an initial planning meeting, we’ll review your success plan, identify key dates & benchmarks to meet your goals, and help begin crafting your messaging for faculty. These documents will serve as a guide for managing your curriculum process moving forward.
Sample Resources:
Phase 2 Atlas Site Configuration
Next, we’ll work with you to gather the specific requirements for building an Atlas system that is customized to meet your school’s specific needs. If requested, our Data Services team may also facilitate the import of existing curriculum into Atlas.
To build and customize an Atlas system that best supports your curriculum goals, we’ll help you to gather: school logo & calendar of key dates, custom unit & lesson plan templates, curriculum standards used by each department, assessment methods & types commonly used at your school, and a list of users & courses.
Sample Resources:
- Unit Template Library
- See About Atlas Support to learn about our Support and Training options, Data Services, and more!
Phase 3 Go Live! Atlas Technical Trainings
Once your Atlas site is complete, your Implementation Specialist will conduct technical trainings to get your team up to speed using your new system. With the purchase of a custom PD Package, you can further engage your faculty with additional training on pedagogy and best practices to enhance your school’s curriculum processes.
Key Technical trainings included (~1 hr each):
- Atlas System Administration: Your school leadership team learns the Admin tools to manage & customize your new system.
- Atlas Navigation: Your faculty or curriculum writing team learns the basics of navigating Atlas and developing curriculum in the system.
*All included training is virtual. Onsite options are available.
Sample Resources:
What happens after implementation?
As Atlas Implementation comes to an end, we know your curriculum journey is really just beginning! You will be introduced to your Atlas Account Manager and Atlas Support Team to support you moving forward. This team will work to support and empower you in achieving your ongoing curriculum goals, and can assist with strategic planning, site support, and any additional technical training or PD your school may need as you grow your curriculum process.
Ask your Account Manager about:
Support & Services
| Support Offering |
Standard SupportIncluded with every license |
Premium Support$650 Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Connect with support through email and phone | ||
| Access to over 4 million standards | ||
| Resources, guides and videos | ||
| Priority email response | ||
| Custom resources, support and videos | ||
| Support adding new users and courses annually | ||
| Unit template modifications | ||
| Virtual technical training | ||
| Atlas ‘How-to’ asynchronous courses |
The Atlas Support Team can conduct the following sessions based on the needs of a school. All sessions are technical in nature and about using Atlas. If you are interested in professional development on leading the curriculum process, curriculum writing support or instructional strategies our AtlasPD team offers a variety of sessions.
Virtual Training
Included with Premium Support
30-90 minute virtual sessions which provide targeted instruction on our product.
Onsite Training
The Atlas Team provides several add-ons to support your curriculum journey with the ability to share your curriculum to your community with our public site or to help you get started with some pre-written curriculum that can be added to your Atlas system.
Standards
We have almost 3 million standards available for schools to select to use in their Atlas system. The Atlas Services Team adds, updates, and reviews them daily. If we don’t have the desired standards available, schools can request to have our team obtain copyright to have new standards added. Schools also have the ability to add their own standards or customize an available set of standards.
Public Atlas Site
A customized web page for sharing your Atlas curriculum with parents, accreditation teams, and/or community members. An Atlas Public Site allows you to manage what is visible, so you can share just the parts of your curriculum you want to highlight!
Pre-written Curriculum
We are able to make curriculum and sample units from different programs and organizations available in Atlas. Some require schools to request access before we load them into their Atlas system but it makes for an easy way to adapt and develop curriculum.
Some offerings are project based and can vary in length depending the scope of the project All projects are based on an $80 an hour cost with a minimum cost of $320.
School Curriculum Import
Upload pre-written curriculum work to serve as a foundation for getting started in Atlas.
School Standards Import
Upload your school’s custom curriculum standards into Atlas, making them easily accessible to teachers for unit alignment.
Standards "Crosswalk"
In some cases, our Standards team can make a connection between different sets of similar standards in Atlas, allowing us to move teacher alignments automatically from one set to another.
Virtual or Onsite Technical Training Sessions
Navigating Atlas
Gain hands-on experience in Atlas, and learn basic functions like adding units and personalizing your dashboard.
Reports in Atlas
Analyze standards that have been targeted and assessed in units, create a scope and sequence report, and search curriculum for key topics and resources.
Customized Atlas Training Modules
Mix and match topics from our list of training modules to create a customized training that meets your needs.
Virtual Only Technical Training Sessions
System Admin Training
Receive an overview of your role as a system administrator, learn how to manage teacher accounts and course assignments in Atlas, and understand the yearly archive process.
Standards Editing Tool
Learn how to add school-created standards into your Atlas system, modify existing sets of open-copyright standards, or add visual flags for identifying power standards.
First Class Support
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What people say
“The quality of the support I always receive, this time is no exception, is a fundamental reason we use Atlas. It is always done quickly, correctly, and graciously. Thank you.”
Leslie Destefano
St. Johns Country Day School
"Atlas was able to quickly and effectively resolve our issue”
Don Campbell
Chapel School
Meet the Atlas Team
Aaron Parker
Account Manager
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Bart Weidman
Account Manager
Bart is a former teacher and soccer coach who loves to spend time with family and explore the PNW.
Chris Guthrie
Account Manager
As a cat lover, Chris deeply believes in the maxim of free association. Chris enjoys riding his bike, gardening, and direct action.
Darby Cave
Support Team
Darby is energized by supporting all our hard-working teachers. She believes language is culture and enjoys eating her way through new places during travels.
Elizabeth Clarkson
Professional Development
Elizabeth really lights up when she can organize things – she’s ready to tackle a closet or a school’s processes and procedures!
James Russell
Data Services
James loves to coach and has dedicated his time with Oregon Special Olympics, Nike Camps and a variety of high school sports.
Joanna Tsai
Account Manager
Being a former interior designer, Joanna is always on the lookout for inspiring design finds and art projects.
Joe Hense
Account Manager
A Portland transplant, Joe is inspired by exploring Oregon’s wild places by foot, bike and truck with his partner and pup. A good weekend is measured by time spent outdoors.
Joseph Lanigan
Implementation Team
Dad of two. Expert with glue. Builder of playhouses, designer of costumes, and Tetris-level certified packer for family camping trips.
Kari Reynolds
Account Manager
Outside of work, Kari spends her time cheering on the Braves and watching her teenage son play soccer. She also enjoys the the beach and camping with family.
Katie Keen
Account Manager
Katie is inspired by the future of education and supporting teachers, administrators and students. After work you can find her at a local dog park with her pup.
Kelby Zenor
Professional Development
Kelby is inspired by being an adoptive parent, working with passionate educators, taking risks even when it’s hard and new learnings.
Kelly McCurdy
Professional Development
Kelly is a media and information enthusiast, probably listening to a podcast right now, on a run or biking through town.
Kyle Conrath
Account Manager
Kyle is a former educator who loves learning anything new. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys and doing anything outdoors and active.
Lianne Petrocelli
Data Services
During her free time you will often find her biting her nails as she teaches her two teenagers how to drive and then will retreat to the woods or the beach to recover.
Lily Payne
Account Manager
Outside of work, Lily can be found either at the gym or the pub; because life is all about balance!
Maj Wehrmeister
Data Services
Maj likes exploring the Pacific Northwest and finding new places to eat with family and friends. When not out and about, she enjoys knitting, crocheting and reading.
Marie Mugabe
Professional Development
As a night owl, Marie enjoys laughing with friends & family. When the sun is up, she’s empowering educators or lounging by the water.
Sarah Hanna
Data Services
Sarah loves to write, paint, read, and explore outdoors- often with her daughters. She relishes new adventures, paddle boarding, music-making and story telling, and has an optimist’s spirit.
Scott Castner
Support Team
Scott loves making art, trying new foods, dancing to loud music, and getting lost in new places.
Shaunacy Wilson
Implementation Team
Shaunacy loves spending time in the beautiful PNW outdoors. She enjoys photography, cross-stitching, and has an irrational fear of sloths.
Su Aldhalemi
Support Team
Suroor means “gladness and enjoyment” in Arabic, and she lives up to that name by finding joy in everything: every task, relationship, and a moment.