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Cyber Services

Cyber Services. March 25, 2010. Brainstorming and Information Session. We know there is a Need for Change. Cyber costs to Intermediate Unit 1 Districts. Information gathered about cyber charter schools and impact on your district’s budget. (Spreadsheet provided).

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Cyber Services

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  1. Cyber Services March 25, 2010 Brainstorming and Information Session

  2. We know there is aNeed for Change Cyber costs to Intermediate Unit 1 Districts Information gathered about cyber charter schools and impact on your district’s budget. (Spreadsheet provided)

  3. Alternative Education Programs At the district At IU1 Alternative Schools Credit Recovery Enrichment Classes Expanding Course Catalog Blended Instruction At the district With vocational schools Fully Cyber Programs Classroom enhancement Summer School Districts’ NEEDS & INTERESTS

  4. Background Vocabulary • Synchronous – Asynchronous Instruction • Highly Qualified Online Teacher • Rolling or Restricted Admissions • Online Instruction Accreditation NAAS, CITA, AdvancED & NCAA Clearinghouse

  5. Background Vocabulary • Facilitating Teacher • PIMS reporting • Independent Contractor – all 8s code • Learning Management Systems (LMS) • Blackboard • Moodle • Blended Instruction • Within an online class • Within your curriculum plan

  6. Characteristics of Quality Online Providers (Handout provided) • Variety of classes & grade levels • Flexible Admission Process • Quality Instructors • Integration of Local Staff • Flexible Administration • Training Programs • Costs

  7. Vendor Presentations • EdOptions – Blue Ridge International Academy • Lincoln Interactive • Aventa Learning • Blendedschools.net (LMS) (Evaluation of Providers Sheet on CCC wiki)

  8. Examples of IU facilitated Cyber Programs • Included project directors and services supported by district fees • Capital IU (IU 15) http://caola.caiu.org/Default.aspx • IU 19 • IU 27 • Westmoreland IU 7

  9. Steps for Developing A Cyber Program • Activities and Timeline for Implementation (Timeline Provided) • Definition of a Facilitating Teacher’s role (available on CCC wiki) • Definition of a Cyber Services Director’s role (available on CCC wiki)

  10. Steps for Developing A Cyber Program • Provisional Contract between district & student (available on CCC wiki) • Proposed materials & cost for providing hardware/software (handout provided) • Discussion of revenue needed to fund a central position to service a regional program (also available on CCC wiki)

  11. Central Cyber Project Director • In order to attract qualified applicants, the position would be defined as fulltime and include IU benefits package. • One person on staff - Starting salary of $50,000/ year (includes benefits) • 2 year commitment from districts • Possible funding plan for position • 10 Districts = $5000/year • 7 Districts = $7250/year • 6 Districts = $8400/year • 5 Districts = $10,000/year

  12. Cyber Services Brainstorming and Information Session

  13. Where is your district now in your cyber planning? • Have your needs or plans changed since we started meeting? • Did these meetings help your district make decisions about cyber learning? • Share some of the things you are doing?

  14. Where is your district now in your cyber planning? • What do you still need to learn or investigate?

  15. How should the IU support your cyber need? • Cyber Project Director – district fees required • Quarterly Networking sessions for district facilitators – per session fee based on expenses • Group Purchasing of hardware/software • No support needed at this time

  16. For more discussion: contact Jarol DeVoge devogej@iu1.k12.pa.us or 724-938-3241 ext 234 All handouts and information shared at the previous Cyber Committee meetings are available on the CCC wiki…………. http://ccc.iu1.wikispaces.net Under RESOURCES > IU1 Cyber Services

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