Framework for developing an LCO

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DIMENSION
STAGE
PROPOSAL
SCOPING
PLANNING
IMPLEMENTATION
  
Relationships and communication
Identify stakeholders, establish communication networks, and identify key contacts.

Establish regular communication channels:
– internal
– within cluster external
– with other groups.

 Use and where necessary modify or augment existing communication channels.  
Logistical coordination Complete investigation of other LCO and cluster models, and assess appropriateness. Develop shared timetables, calendars and protocols for sharing staff and students. Confirm shared timetables, calendars and protocols for sharing staff and students.  
Student needs Identify student needs, using:
- internal subject requests - historical course request data.		 Put enrolment procedures in place:
- within LCO
- with other networks - with Correspondence School and other providers.		 Support ongoing participation: - in-school support structures - cluster level support - external support networks.  
Staffing & professional development Identify staffing available and professional development requirements. Establish staff appointment procedures. Identify and appoint school and cluster level coordinators. Establish initial professional development (induction) programme. Establish a community of practitioners and support through ongoing professional development.  
Technical coordination Conduct a technical stock-take, and identify technical needs. Obtain advice on technical options. Appoint technician(s). Complete installations. Put in place ongoing technical support systems.  
Learning resources Conduct a resource stock-take, and identify further needs. Access or develop required resources. Establish and use a shared resource library for digital and non-digital resources.  
Administration & support strategies Identify school and cluster level support and management. Establish cluster level management team. Establish school and cluster level management systems. Maintain cluster level management team. Maintain school and cluster level management systems.  
Finance Draft costings and initial budget. Establish financial systems within and between schools. Finalise budget. Agree and meet regular accounting milestones.  
Evaluation   Initial evaluation of the planning phase should address: "Is the proposed model consistent with the philosophy for the LCO?” Validate through regular milestones that the goals of the cluster are being met.  
Outcome
Commitment to proceed
Commitment to participate
Agreement to proceed with plan
Cluster operational
  

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