Project Timeline
What are the projected timelines for this project?
The ARC-BC project has a two year timeline which is designed to provide adequate time for a research, development and piloting phase.
May 2007 – August 2007
- Research phase
- Examine existing alternate format repositories
- Conduct alternate format needs assessment with BC educators
- Explore options for repository architecture
- Disseminate information and build project awareness
August 2007 – November 2007
- Design phase
- Determination of system requirements
- Design of online repository
- Design of alternate format production process
November 2007 – March 2008
- Development phase
- Programming of online repository
- Acquisition and production of alternate format materials
- Release of information on project pilot and application process
May 2008 – September 2008
- Population phase
- Pilot application period
- Acquisition and production of alternate format materials
- File population of online repository
September 2007 – December 2008
- Pilot phase
- Open access to repository for 8 BC school districts
- Build awareness of project in all school districts
- Project review
January 2009
- ARC-BC Launch