Genesee County’s Seat Time Waiver Briefing BAISD Curriculum Council

1. Genesee County’sSeat Time Waiver BriefingBAISD Curriculum Council October 20 , 2009 Deb Dunbar, Director Instructional Services Salle O’Neill Personal Curriculum Consultant Bay-Arenac Intermediate School District

2. MDE Vision Began in 2007

3. Invitation to Michigan Schools “In an effort to expand opportunities for Michigan high school students, Superintendent Flanagan has invited schools and school districts to seek waivers from the Administrative Rules and Pupil Accounting Rules that cause barriers to innovation and student academic success.” Michigan Department of Education, 2007

4. Superintendent Flanagan’s Vision • It’s not about seat time • Student-centered instruction • Using all available tools • Rules can be waived Michigan Department of Education, 2007

5. How did we get here?

6. MAISA Summer Conf. 2009 • GISD Seat Time Waiver Presentation • Superintendent Flanagan extended the Seat Time Waiver to all Michigan School Districts through their Intermediate School District in partnership with GISD • Follow rules/regs established by GenNET • Follow GISD processes for STW

8. Planning is necessary

9. Public Relations Plan Each district agrees to notify parents, students, staff and the community through at least one of the following methods: Board-adopted school handbooks District student assistance team procedures manual District newsletters Board of Education meeting minutes Other

10. Purpose of the Waiver • Expand opportunities for students • NCLB • Meet the needs of all students • Increase student enrollment • Improve student outcomes • Declining funding stream

11. Think Differently About School What would you do if your students did not have to be in school 6 hours a day, 5 days a week, 10 months a year? What could we offer them that’s different/ better/more productive? What does think “outside the building” mean if the rules and regulations are changed!

12. All District Staff Superintendents Communicate with a TEAM Pupil Accounting Auditors High School Counselors High School Principals Legislative Liaison Curriculum Directors

13. Michigan Merit Curriculum Review • 2011 Requirements (2006 8th grade class) • 4 English Language Arts • 4 Mathematics (1 in senior year) • 3 Science • 3 Social Studies • 1 Physical Education/Health • 1 Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts • On-line course/experience • 2016 Requirements (2006 3rd grade class) • 2 credits/experience in Languages other than English

14. What is a Seat Time Waiver?

15. It’s all about theFTE“Count day” Seat Time Waivers

16. Purpose of the Waiver • Expand opportunities for students • NCLB • Meet the needs of all students • Increase student enrollment • Improve student outcomes • Declining funding stream

17. Understanding what it means…

18. Definition of 100% Seat Time Waiver Student • A pupil is considered a full-time student if the combined number of classes that the pupil is enrolled in equals the number of classes scheduled for a full-time pupil at the local district high school.  • This could be a combination of traditional, virtual, or dual-enrolled classes.  Michigan Department of Education

19. 100% Online: Qualifies for Waiver

20. 66% Online: Qualifies for Waiver

21. 50% Online: Qualifies for Waiver

22. Does Not Need A Waiver

23. Does Not Need A Waiver

24. Seat Time Waiver Process

25. Students to be servedbut not limited to… • Expelled/suspended • Attendance issues • Social/emotional issues • High interest/low enrollment • Accelerated learning • Medical situations • Pregnant/parenting teens • Students on the move • Working students

26. Approval Granted • Approval for: • 2009-10 school year • Up to 25% of enrolled high school students/district (9-12) • Not to exceed 10% enrolled High School students in each county collectively • Approved by school principal or designee • Participating student list submitted to ISD per normal auditing processes • Student participants sent to GISD TMS department

27. Online coursework delivered through instructor led courses Students required to take approved secondary credit assessment at conclusion of each Michigan Merit Curriculum core course Students must be assigned a certified mentor Mentors must have documented contact during count week (1x/wk min email/f2f/phone) Annual report must be submitted to MDE via GISD with input from students, teachers and parents District requires no additional funding for support of STW student Approval Conditions

28. Teacher-Led: This mode of online learning mirrors the role of a traditional classroom teacherin a virtual environment. This format usually makes use of a Web-based course management system or application such as Blackboard to create an online learning environment for students. The online teacher provides the organization, direction, educational content and feedback for the students. The teacher makes assignments, leads threaded discussions, grades student work, establishes deadlines and administers quizzes and tests. The teacher also plays an active role in monitoring student progress and developing differentiated instructional strategies for students. This delivery format is one-hundred percent dependent on the use of technology tools such as e-mail, chat rooms, threaded discussions and pod casts to communicate and interact with students. Given the strong reliance on technology, this format requires both teachers and students to have strong computer and Internet skills.

29. ISD Facilitator POC to communicate with local districts POC to communicate with GISD District Superintendent District High School Principal District High School Counselor District Mentor Staff Involved

30. Application Process Step 1(Student) Step 2(Counselor) Step 3(Counselor) • Application Form • Essay Questions • Online Course Readiness Survey • Seek pre-approval from principal to move forward with Seat Time Waiver process • Information & Approval Form • Identify mentor • Graduation Plan Worksheet • Determine courses • Recommendation Form (Optional)

31. Full Online Curriculum Available

32. Accounting Advanced Composition Algebra American History/Literature AP Courses Art History Biology Business Communications Calculus Civics Computer Programming Creative Writing English Foreign Languages Health Sciences Honors Courses Intro to Technology Physical Science Physics Pre-Algebra Pre-Calculus Psychology Reading Comprehension Sociology Trigonometry U.S. History World History/Literature … and many more GenNET Online Courses

33. Online Web-Based Courses • 743 choices ( General Ed, AP, Credit Recovery) • Aligned to MMC • Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers • Affordable

34. Application Process (cont.) Step 4(Principal/ Counselor) Step 5(Counselor) Step 6(Student/District) • Meet w/Parents to discuss status (if necessary) • Complete Seat Time Waiver Student Contract • Final approval • Complete appropriate pupil accounting forms • Notify GenNET Office • Student will be asked to complete course evaluation • District will be asked to complete program evaluation

35. Rules Waived Administrative Rules Pupil Accounting Manual

36. Expelled/Suspended Students • A waiver of this rule will allow this population access to curriculum and offer districts opportunity to continue the education of the student by keeping on track for graduation. • Weekly contact with a mentor teacher will provide assistance and monitor progress. Administrative Rules/Pupil Accounting Manual Reference • Section 5N-5 of the MDE Pupil Accounting Manual • “A pupil provided a minimum of two nonconsecutive hours per week of individualized instruction, who was suspended or expelled under local school board policy, is a pro–rated FTE with the pro-ration based on the number of hours of instruction…”

37. Virtual Learning Course • A waiver of these rules will allow selected pupils to access classes without the in-school seat time requirement. • Weekly contact by a mentor teacher will provide assistance and monitor Progress. Administrative Rules/Pupil Accounting Manual Reference • Section R340.11 –Administrative Rules • Section 5O-2(3) of the MDE Pupil Accounting Manual • “The pupil must be concurrently enrolled and attending at least one course offered by the district in which credit is earned and regular daily attendance is required.” • “The pupil must be in attendance on the count day or during the 10/30 day rule period during the class time designated for the course on the pupil’s class schedule.” • “This type of virtual learning course is limited to two per semester per pupil.”

38. Post Secondary Option A waiver of this rule will allow increased flexibility in scheduling for selected pupils who wish to enroll exclusively in post-secondary classes, or combine with virtual, or work-based experiences. Administrative Rules/Pupil Accounting Manual Reference • School Aid Act – Section R340.17 –Administrative Rules • Section 5G-3(1) of the MDE Pupil Accounting Manual • “The pupil is enrolled and attending at least one high school course.”

39. Work-Based Learning Experience A waiver of this rule will allow a more flexible scheduling of selected pupils to enroll in individualized work-based learning experiences or a combination of work-based learning, post-secondary classes, and virtual learning experiences. Administrative Rules/Pupil Accounting Manual Reference • Section R340.15 –Administrative Rules • Section 5P-7(1) of the MDE Pupil Accounting Manual • “The work-based learning experience shall not generate more than one-half of the pupil’s FTE, not to exceed .5.”

40. Pupil Accounting Forms • List of Enrolled Pupils • Mentor Instructional Time Form • Desk Audit Review Procedures • On-Site Audit Procedures

41. Pupil Accounting Documentation • Field Audit Buildings • Review of completed forms • Attendance documentation • Student schedules • Residency • Enrollment status (enrolled on or before count day)

42. Evaluation • The program will be evaluated based on : • Participation rates • Completion rates • Graduation rates • Satisfaction surveys • Transition back into traditional programming • Demographics • Grades and test scores

43. Full Online Curriculum Available

44. GenNET Online Courses Site http://www.gennet.us/

45. Public Relations/Notification Before participating in the seat time waiver program, each district will notify parents, students, staff and the community through at least one of the following methods: Board-Adopted School Handbooks District Student Assistance Team Procedures Manual District Newsletters Board of Education Presentations Media Releases Community Presentations

46. What’s Next?

47. Identify Students to be servedbut not limited to… Expelled/suspended Attendance issues Social/emotional issues High interest/low enrollment Accelerated learning Medical situations Pregnant/parenting teens Students on the move Working students

48. Committee GenNET Staff Superintendents Pupil Accounting Auditors High School Counselors Legislative Liaison High SchoolPrincipals Curriculum Directors

49. STW Information Site http://gennetbb.geneseeisd.org/ username: user.stw password: user.stw

50. Questions? Salle J. O’Neill, EdS, LPC Personal Curriculum Consultant (989) 860-2403 oneills@baisd.net