Case Study: Utica Community Schools boosts student engagement with eSpark Learning

Utica Community Schools engages 1,500 kindergarten students with eSpark Learning

Utica Community Schools, Michigan's second largest school district, faced the challenge of implementing a newly mandated full-day kindergarten program in a way that would actively engage learners and provide personalized instruction without the budget for a 1:1 device program. The district partnered with eSpark Learning to utilize its curated app-based learning service on iPads to overcome this challenge and create a more effective blended learning model.

The solution from eSpark provided high-quality, standards-aligned apps that were pushed to devices across the district, giving each child an individualized learning plan. This allowed teachers to differentiate instruction and work with small groups while students remained engaged at their stations. The results included a significant increase in student engagement, with students taking more responsibility for their own learning and receiving immediate, positive feedback through the platform. The eSpark partnership was also noted for its collegial, on-the-ground support, with staff integrating so well they were perceived as part of the district's own team.

Utica Community Schools