Largest school district in Colorado 85,000 students, 34 th largest school district in the U.S.

2. Largest school district in Colorado • 85,000 students, 34th largest school district in the U.S. • 155 schools • 18 high schools, 20, middle schools, 94 elementary, 10 option schools • State Funding per pupil $6,200 (-$400 for online students) • Currently, district is cutting $70M+ from budget over the next two years • 73% White, 20% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% Black, 1% Native American

3. District Challenges Keeping up with Digital Natives 21st Century Teaching & Learning Traditional Student Achievement Issues Graduation Rate

4. Leadership

5. District Policies IJNDAB Instruction through Online Courses The district believes online education can serve as an effective tool for providing educational opportunities for students and staff.It is a valuable resource expanding educational opportunities for students at all levels of achievement. Online courses can provide, enhance, supplement and enrich district curriculum… Online education courses will be a part of the district instructional program to increase accessibility and flexibility in the delivery of instruction. As the goal of the district is that all students will graduate with meaningful choices for their future as a result of the quality instruction and rigorous curricula in Jeffco Schools, curriculum developed for the online environment will maintain teaching/learning pedagogies that are aligned with district expectations…

6. School Board Policy IKFGraduation requirements Being prepared for the 21st century requires the appropriate use and application of technology. Because of that, all courses are expected to use technology and on-line learning as a part of the instruction in that content. All course work is expected to infuse skills necessary for success in the 21st century…

7. Online Education within the Organization

8. Online Education within the Organization • Educational Technology

9. Online Education Goals

10. Jeffco Student Online/ Blended Learning

11. Where do we start?

12. Building the Program • Consultant Role • School Visits- meeting w/ schools leaders & staff • Work with central departments- GT, Dropout Prevention, Student Outreach, Homebound • Determine needs based on feedback • Present ideas for resolutions

13. Working with Schools & Departments • Online courses available to schools at no cost • Training staffs onsite & online • Develop reciprocal relationships • Mutual agreements and understandings- what we are and what we are not

16. Face to Face Driver • (Online Enhanced) • F2F teachers utilize online course resources to enhance their instruction. • All schools • Rotation • (Hybrid) • F2F teacher meets with students 1 day/week. Online remainder of the week • High Schools Jeffco’s Blended Learning Model • Online Driver • (Online School) • Full time online school • Fully staffed • F2F and virtual activities. • Jeffco’s 21st Century Virtual Academy • Self-Blend • (Supplemental) • Students schedules mix of online and f2f courses. Online learning takes place remotely. • Online & traditional school enrollment • Online Lab • (Supplemental on site) • Students take a mix of traditional F2F courses and online courses. Brick and mortar offers the space for online courses supervised by paraprofessionals. • Middle Schools • Credit Recovery • Night schools Flex (Credit Recovery) Teachers offer on-site support on an as-needed basis All high schools

17. Jeffco’s Blended Learning Model Credit Recovery (Flex) Courses for students who need to recover lost credit. Sessions offered throughout the school year. • All High Schools • Jeffco Virtual Academy

18. Face to Face Driver • (Online Enhanced) • F2F teachers utilize online course resources to enhance their instruction. • Traditional Schools • Option Schools • Alternative Schools Jeffco’s Blended Learning Model

19. Rotation • (Hybrid) • F2F teacher meets with students 1 day/week. Online remainder of the week • Traditional High Schools • Alternative Schools Jeffco’s Blended Learning Model

20. Online Lab • (Supplemental, On-Site) • Students take a mix of traditional F2F courses and online courses. Brick and mortar offers the space for online courses supervised by paraprofessionals. • Online school partners with: • Elementary Schools • Middle Schools • Credit Recovery • Night schools Jeffco’s Blended Learning Model

21. Self-Blend • (Supplemental, Remote) • Students schedules mix of online and f2f courses. Online learning takes place remotely. • District-wide Supplemental Program • Online School & Traditional School Enrollment Jeffco’s Blended Learning Model

22. Jeffco’s Blended Learning Model • Online Driver • (Online School/Program) • Full time online school • Fully staffed • F2F and virtual activities/events • Jeffco’s 21st Century Virtual Academy • Grades 7-12

23. As a result…points of pride • All high & middle school students in Jeffco have LMS accounts. • All can enroll in online/blended courses • 500+ teachers trained district wide, growing • Blended Growth: 2009-2010: 1600 students7500+ students • Of the largest 50 school districts nationwide, Jeffco ranks 5th in graduation rate. • Online School meeting 100% AYP Academic Targets

24. District Challenges Data collection & tracking for blended learning School Sites starting online programs Building leadership capacity for online & blended programs Continued growth & reduced funding

25. Lessons Learned • Parents and students: • “Want the best of both worlds”- Blended • Student achievement & Instruction: • Blended/Supplemental vs. Fully Online/Online Driver • Partnering with schools IS KEY in growing blended & online programs. • Constant communication, using feedback for improvement, clarify misconceptions! • Professional development: • Cater to school and teacher schedules. Base on their needs. Convenience. Ensures quality in online/blended education.

26. Judy Bauernschmidt Director Student Online/Blended Learning ubauerns@jeffco.k12.co.us