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Online Learning Model. Betsy Hardy Staff Specialist for Distance Learning 716-376-8281 or elizabeth_hardy@caboces.org. Online Courses can help with…. Scheduling conflicts Gradation requirements Courses not otherwise available Credit recovery Acceleration Unique electives.
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Online Learning Model Betsy Hardy Staff Specialist for Distance Learning 716-376-8281 or elizabeth_hardy@caboces.org
Online Courses can help with… • Scheduling conflicts • Gradation requirements • Courses not otherwise available • Credit recovery • Acceleration • Unique electives
Delivering results… • For districtsand legislators who need to address dropout rates, credit recovery, advanced learners, special populations, and shrinking budgets • For parents looking to change or supplement their child’s traditional schooling • For students who have unique interests and needs • For teachers who discover a new level of student engagement
CoSer 420 Distance Learning CABOCES Online Learning Organizational Chart & Stakeholders
Best Practice for Student Achievement Online students, like traditional students, need a support system
Additional support from your BOCES could be available for… • Registration • Creates usernames and passwords within 48 hours after the registration paperwork is complete • Orientation • Students are provided a face-to-face session on how to navigate their new course • Pacing Charts • A schedule of deadlines is developed to keep students on pace in their online courses • Continued Support throughout the Course • The NYS Certified Distance Learning teacher will visit the school once a week to work with the students to help with any questions or concerns
Create a District Framework Meeting Individual Student Needs • Provide on-site support from a local certified teacher/ mentor • Build online course time into the student’s schedule • Help students choose courses that fit their learning needs and interests • Inform of any special needs or modifications for the online student to CABOCES
Your District Framework Providing Computer Time and Access • Ensure students have time to access computers during school week • Encourage immediate and frequent course activity • Provide students with a basic background in computer skills
Your District Framework Assessing Students • Establish parental support • Assign an onsite NYS certified teacher/mentor • Have CA BOCES provide quarterly grades • Enforce progress based on the pacing chart
Academic Policy Recognition of Credit: • The local school district aligns and grants credit for online courses Grading and Credit: • Grades will be provided at the district’s request for grading reports • Once the course is complete, a final grade will be provided, and credit will be awarded by the local district
For additional information… Contact: Betsy Hardy Staff Specialist for Distance Learning Online Learning Coordinator Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES 1825 Windfall Road Olean, NY 14760 716-376-8281 ehardy@caboces.org