Harnessing

1. Harnessing The 10 Elements of High-Quality Digital Learning for your School District

2. Tom Vander Ark Partner in Vander Ark/Ratcliff and chairman of the Board of Directors for iNACOL Mickey Revenaugh Executive Vice President and Co-Founder of Connections Academy LLC. Dr. William R. Hite, Jr. Superintendent of Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland

3. The 10 elements of high-quality digital learning

4. Visit www.DigitalLearningNow.com for full report Starting at Excel in Ed Conference (December 2010) 100 Digital Learning Council members 4 months of conference calls

5. Expanded Student Options Student Eligibility Student Access Personalized Learning Advancement

6. Multiple Providers Content Instruction Providers Assessment and Accountability

7. Funding/Infrastructure Funding Delivery

8. Why wait for the state? Districts Jump on 10 elements

9. A Bigger Digital Tent AP, Credit Recovery, & Everything in Between K-12, Part-Time, Full-Time The Blended Learning Phenomenon Escapes from Seat-Time

10. More Mixing and Matching New Measures of Quality New Roles for Teachers One Size Does Not Fit All Choice Down to Course Level – and Beyond

11. Creative Use of Resources District Dollars Following Students Practical Pay for Performance Anytime, Anywhere…Any Device

12. Flexible Digital Learning Programs for Every Student Need(and every district budget) Connections Learning offers: More than 500 courses clubs and activities A state-of-the-art digital learning platform, ConnexusTM Customizable solutions: • Online Courses • Summer School • Hospital and Homebound Services • Credit Recovery • Connexus Digital Learning Platform • 21st Century Skills Instruction • STEM Special • Online Speech Therapy • Hybrid Programs • Start a Virtual School Get started today with a risk-free summer school program. Call (888) 296-0015 or visit www.connectionslearning.com Your Partner in Distance Education.

13. Optimal Instruction in a Digital Environment

14. PGCPS Profile of a Graduate • 21st Century Skills • An Effective Communicator and Collaborator • A Successful Problem Solver • A Responsible Person • An Engaged Global and Domestic Citizen • Core Content Areas of Knowledge • English • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies • Fine Arts

15. PGCPS Profile of a Graduate • Every content area at every grade level will demonstrate academic rigor in all instructional practices. These skills are critical in preparing for the future as 21st century citizens and will be integrated into all the academic areas of study.

16. Providing students a NEW way to learn! • “Hybrid learning” combines the best of online instruction with the best of face-to-face classroom teaching. • Students need an alternative to the traditional classroom, benefit from flexible scheduling and a personalized approach to learning that is tailored to each student’s unique needs. • Honors the learning styles and interests of the 21st century student.

17. Access for All • Several Pilots • Carmody Hills (Netbooks) • Walker Mill (iPod Touch) • Obama & Stoddert (iPad) • Google Apps

18. A.C.C.E.S.S. Online students… • On-site Monday – Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. • Each student following a personalized schedule. • 20% of their online course work at the Annapolis Road Academy • 80% of their lessons completed from home • Using state-of-the-art technology, high-quality curriculum and certified teachers, students earn the credits that they need to graduate with a high school diploma.

19. A.C.C.E.S.S. Online is Ideal for Students who: • Are entering grades 11 or 12 • Need a flexible schedule • Are behind in credits • Require more individualization and personal attention • Are willing to work hard in a school program tailored to their needs

20. “Hello, I'm starting the online classes this semester because I need to graduate in May. I am currently enrolled in CBC day school classes. I was enrolled in night school, but chose to seek online class because of the night school hours. I do have a child and would like to spend time with her, but also complete high school in a timely fashion.” -Aleethia M., Student at ACCESS ONLINE

21. Information Technology High School • Coming in 2011-2012 • Will be co-located in a traditional high school and staffed by the district’s IT department. • Responsible for distribution of computing devices for the district • Responsible for repair, maintenance, and provisioning of devices for staff and students.

22. Ubiquitous Learning • Live Video Feed • Seamless 2-way communication • Distance Learning with mobile devices • Content Distribution • Learning Management System

23. For every school leader, an ally. For every challenge, a solution. For every student, success. Your school or district can deliver a customized digital learning experience to your student community through a partnership with Connections Learning. Access more than 500 courses clubs and activities All delivered on our state-of-the-art digital learning platform, ConnexusTM Call (888) 296-0015 or visit www.connectionslearning.com Your Partner in Distance Education.

24. Summer School Program • Summer Camp • Enrichment Courses for K-12 • Credit Recovery for High School • Customized Solutions for School/District Funded and Parent Funded Programs • Free Summer School Communication Kit Get started today with a risk-free summer school program. Call (888) 296-0015 or visit www.connectionslearning.com Your Partner in Distance Education.