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MAKE WAY. WAY Mission. To change lives by creating engaging and encouraging educational opportunities for all young people. WAY Vision. Our vision is to make every young person a hero. National Dropout Crisis. Educational Weekly, Diplomas Count.
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WAY Mission To change lives by creating engaging and encouraging educational opportunities for all young people
WAY Vision Our vision is to make every young person a hero.
National Dropout Crisis Educational Weekly, Diplomas Count “Nationally, 1 million members of the public high school class of 2013 will fail to graduate with a diploma.” “That amounts to a loss of more than 5,500 students from the U.S. graduation pipeline every school day or one student every 31 seconds.”
7 Survival Skills “The Global Achievement Gap” By Tony Wagner • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving • Collaborating Across Networks & Leading by Influence • Agility & Adaptability • Initiative & Entrepreneurship • Effective Oral & Written Communication • Accessing & Analyzing Information • Curiosity & Imagination
The Journey to WAY Holistic Economic Growth Strategy
Our Roots In U.K. Holistic Economic Growth Strategy
Program Description • Blended Learning • Project Based Learning • Dual Enrollment • Student Centered • Standards Based • Diploma
Program Terms • Projects - Coursework • Lab - School Classroom • Mentor - Certified WAY Teacher • Expert - Content Specific Teacher • Team Leader - Guidance Counselor • Program Director - School Leader • Researcher - Student
Program Structure Mentor 6:1 Ratio Team Leader Technician Director Researcher 1,500+ Researchers Online Community 60:1 Ratio 60+ Researchers Learning Lab Lab Staff Expert
WAY Program 2009: Pilot Program 2010: WAY Founded 100+ Districts In Partnership 365/24/7 Online Environment With Live Support AdvancED Accredited Campus Locations
WAY Program Widening Advancements For Youth Non - Profit Organization Collaborative Partner Schools Direct Run Schools Charter Schools
Dialogue With Mentor & Expert Researcher’s Idea Project Created
Sample Projects Particle Movement Video
Sample Projects Historical Facebook
Project Sent To Content Experts Completed Project Project Evaluated Based on Michigan HSCE’s & Common Core Standards
Expert Email Positive Comments & Voiced Narration
Expert Email Standards Based Feedback & Multimedia Support
Expert Email Standards & Proficiency Levels
FirstClass To DRIVE Reporting System Learning Environment
DRIVE Reporting System Overview Page
DRIVE Reporting System Digital Portfolio of Work
DRIVE Reporting System Researcher View
DRIVE Reporting System Learning Standards
DRIVE Reporting System Transcript