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Welcome to the Weston Committee Meeting for iNACOL , Nov. 7, 2011

Welcome to the Weston Committee Meeting for iNACOL , Nov. 7, 2011. Kathryn Knox, Colorado Virtual Academy Katie Swistowicz, Wyoming e-academy Co-chairs Rob Darrow, President , Online Learning Visions.com. iNACOL Report. Rob Darrow, President Online Learning VISIONS.com.

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Welcome to the Weston Committee Meeting for iNACOL , Nov. 7, 2011

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  1. Welcome to the Weston Committee Meeting for iNACOL, Nov. 7, 2011 Kathryn Knox, Colorado Virtual Academy Katie Swistowicz, Wyoming e-academy Co-chairs Rob Darrow, President , Online Learning Visions.com

  2. iNACOL Report Rob Darrow, President Online Learning VISIONS.com

  3. What do these numbers mean? 54 A. Number of responses received B. Number of issues identified in survey C. Number of programs identified 11 A. Number of individual schools B. Number of states represented C. Number of topics as top concerns

  4. File transfer of survey

  5. Meeting Dates 2011-2012—take a moment and put them on your calendar 1st Monday of the month, except January

  6. Top responses > 40%

  7. Topics—invitations coming your way soon to participate! December: Best practices in full time virtual programs with discussion: identifying what makes a difference for success 2 participants January: Best practices in part time/supplemental programs with discussion: identifying what makes a difference for success 2 participants February: Blended Learning programs and discussion; course development, management, teacher accountability—2 participants needed March: Blended Learning programs part 2 and discussion—2 participants needed April: online pedagogy and local advocacy/parents and community– 2 participants May: tbd based on previous conversations

  8. Co-Chair Contacts • Kathryn Knox kknox@covcs.org • Colorado Virtual Academy • http://www.covcs.org • Katie Swistowicz KSwistowicz@fremont21.k12.wy.us • Wyoming e Academy of Virtual Education • http://www.fortwashakieschool.com/fwhs/

  9. Summary of top concerns shared • At risk needs, retention/attrition, high mobility and achievement, reducing mobility, engagement, motivation, participation • Teacher support in a “ubiquitous environment,” accountability, evaluation, personalization • Appropriate curriculum for wide needs • Sustainability with growth • RtI, logistics, attendance, tracking, enrollment • Legislative challenges • Limited resources, maintenance, marketing, time

  10. Selected survey comment--for discussion: • We continually remind districts of the opportunities to eliminate time as a barrier to learning. They operate with the self-imposed illusion that many of their current practices are mandated, when, in reality, they are self-imposed historical routines. • We struggle to find the funding for continued professional development for Oregon's districts. Declining revenue forecasts continue to cause districts to reallocate funds to instruction, which is as it should be. Funding for job-embedded, ongoing professional development needs to come from outside sources all too frequently.

  11. Expectations to make this a successful and strong committee

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