Go to A New Day for Learning, Part Two 
Build SF Table of Contents
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Overview
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Lessons
- Overview: Build SF Lessons at a Glance
- How to Draw in 2-D and 3-D
- Conceptualizing the Golf-Hole Design
- How to Build Golf Holes to Scale
- How to Make Blueprints on Presentation Boards
- Using 3-D Software to Render Golf-Hole Designs
- Presenting and Playing the Hole
- A Glossary of Common Build SF Terms
- Troubleshooting Project-Implementation Hurdles
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Videos and Tips
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Articles
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Contacts
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Getting Started with Build SF
Program directors discuss how Build SF became successful and how any school can implement a similar program -- even with limited funds. Plus, advice and resources for starting your own full-time-learning program.
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Getting-Started Tips
Want to start a full-time-learning model in your community? Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or community member, these tips will help you get going.
Do your research:
- View this site and others for ideas about what type of program you want to create, for which age groups, and during which hours.
- Review academic standards. Always make sure standards fold into the project.
- Talk with leaders from similar programs for background information.
- Document your needs and findings.
Recruit good people:
- Principals should play an active role.
- Recruit people with strong leadership skills and connections to the community.
- Ask colleagues, parents, and friends to help. Assign specific roles and tasks.
Develop a business plan:
- Highlight how the project benefits students.
- Refer to historically successful learning programs: Include essentials, such as the project goal, outline, funding ideas, resources, and directive.
Sell the project:
- Get the PTA and parent groups involved. Parents can participate directly (by becoming mentors) or indirectly (by recruiting their employers).
- Ask civic organizations and businesses for support.
Involve the students:
- Ask them to brainstorm their own full-time-learning programs.
- Encourage them to take part in the plan.
