Implementation Timeline

12-Month Project Plan

The El Segundo AI Academy curriculum implementation follows a phased approach ensuring thorough development, pilot testing, and scaled deployment within the 12-month grant period.

Phase 1: Foundation (Months 1-3)

Month 1: Project Launch

Week	Activities	Deliverables
1	Project kickoff; team onboarding	Project charter signed
2	Stakeholder mapping; advisory committee formation	Advisory committee roster
3	Baseline data collection; pre-assessments	Baseline report
4	Technology infrastructure setup	Platform ready for development

Key Milestones:

• Advisory committee established with family, student, and community representation
• Baseline data collected on current AI education participation by demographic
• Development infrastructure operational

Month 2: Curriculum Framework

Week	Activities	Deliverables
1	Learning standards alignment	Standards crosswalk document
2	Scope and sequence development	K-12 scope and sequence
3	Assessment framework design	Assessment blueprint
4	Accessibility requirements specification	Accessibility checklist

Key Milestones:

• Curriculum aligned to state and national standards
• Assessment approach validated by learning scientists
• Accessibility requirements documented for all developers

Month 3: Content Development Launch

Week	Activities	Deliverables
1	K-2 module development begins	K-2 draft modules
2	3-5 module development begins	3-5 draft modules
3	6-8 module development begins	6-8 draft modules
4	9-12 module development begins	9-12 draft modules

Key Milestones:

• All grade band development teams active
• First draft modules ready for internal review
• 50/50 content review process operational

Phase 2: Development & Pilot (Months 4-6)

Month 4: Content Refinement

Week	Activities	Deliverables
1	Internal content review	Review feedback compiled
2	Accessibility audit of draft materials	Accessibility findings
3	Content revisions based on feedback	Revised modules
4	Teacher preparation materials development	Teacher guides draft

Key Milestones:

• All modules pass 50/50 content review
• Accessibility issues identified and remediation planned
• Teacher support materials in development

Month 5: Pilot Preparation

Week	Activities	Deliverables
1	Pilot teacher recruitment and selection	Pilot teacher cohort
2	Professional development for pilot teachers	PD completion records
3	Pilot classroom technology setup	Classrooms ready
4	Pilot student/family communication	Consent collected

Key Milestones:

• Pilot teachers trained on curriculum and equity approach
• Pilot classrooms equipped and configured
• Family consent and baseline surveys completed

Month 6: Pilot Implementation

Week	Activities	Deliverables
1	Pilot launch in 4 classrooms (one per grade band)	Pilot begins
2	Daily observation and feedback collection	Observation notes
3	Mid-pilot adjustments based on feedback	Revised materials
4	Pilot completion and data collection	Pilot data set

Key Milestones:

• Pilot completed in all four grade bands
• Student and teacher feedback collected
• Initial effectiveness data analyzed

Phase 3: Refinement & Scale (Months 7-9)

Month 7: Pilot Analysis & Revision

Week	Activities	Deliverables
1	Comprehensive pilot data analysis	Pilot analysis report
2	Curriculum revision based on findings	Revised curriculum
3	Accessibility remediation completion	Accessibility audit passed
4	Teacher guide finalization	Final teacher guides

Key Milestones:

• Pilot findings incorporated into curriculum
• 100% WCAG 2.1 AA compliance verified
• Teacher support materials finalized

Month 8: Scaled Professional Development

Week	Activities	Deliverables
1	District-wide PD planning	PD schedule
2	PD cohort 1 training	Cohort 1 certified
3	PD cohort 2 training	Cohort 2 certified
4	Ongoing coaching launch	Coaching system active

Key Milestones:

• 80%+ of AI-teaching staff trained
• Coaching and support system operational
• Teacher confidence metrics improving

Month 9: Expanded Implementation

Week	Activities	Deliverables
1	Curriculum launch in all trained classrooms	Implementation begins
2	Girls-only AI Studio Teams launch	Studio Teams active
3	Implementation monitoring and support	Support tickets resolved
4	Mid-implementation data collection	Interim outcomes data

Key Milestones:

• Curriculum implemented across district
• AI Studio Teams enrolling students
• Participation data showing equity progress

Phase 4: Sustainability & Documentation (Months 10-12)

Month 10: Outcome Measurement

Week	Activities	Deliverables
1	Post-assessment administration	Assessment data
2	Engagement and satisfaction surveys	Survey data
3	Portfolio review (9-12)	Portfolio evaluations
4	Data compilation and analysis	Outcome dataset

Key Milestones:

• All outcome data collected
• Preliminary analysis completed
• Success against targets evaluated

Month 11: Documentation & Dissemination

Week	Activities	Deliverables
1	Final report writing	Draft final report
2	Case study development	Case studies
3	Open-source curriculum packaging	Curriculum repository
4	Dissemination planning	Dissemination plan

Key Milestones:

• Final report drafted
• Curriculum packaged for sharing
• Dissemination strategy developed

Month 12: Sustainability & Closeout

Week	Activities	Deliverables
1	Sustainability plan finalization	Sustainability plan
2	Stakeholder presentations	Presentation materials
3	Stanford final report submission	Final report submitted
4	Project closeout and celebration	Project complete

Key Milestones:

• Sustainability funding secured or planned
• Final report submitted to Stanford
• Curriculum continues beyond grant period

Critical Path Items

Item	Dependency	Risk Mitigation
Pilot teacher recruitment	Teacher interest	Early engagement, incentives
Accessibility compliance	Technical expertise	External accessibility consultant
Family consent for pilot	Community trust	Multilingual communication, community liaisons
Technology infrastructure	IT resources	Cloud-based solutions, vendor partnerships

Decision Gates

Gate	Timing	Criteria for Proceeding
Pilot Launch	Month 5	Materials pass accessibility and equity review
Scaled Implementation	Month 8	Pilot shows positive outcomes, no major concerns
Final Report	Month 12	Data collection complete, outcomes analyzed

Adaptive Planning

While this timeline provides structure, we employ agile principles allowing adjustment based on pilot findings and emerging needs. Quarterly reviews assess progress and authorize plan modifications.