Regional P-12 Summit on Virtual Education Pockets of Success Panel and Roundtables

1. Regional P-12 Summit on Virtual EducationPockets of Success Panel and Roundtables April 26, 2011

2. Purpose • To highlight virtual education successes, challenges, and strategies from each state • Goals • Learn about promising examples of virtual education in the Northeast • Identify and capitalize on opportunities for cross-state and in-state collaboration Panel Purpose and Goals

3. Program Introductions • Panel Interactive Session • Guiding Questions • 2nd Extemporaneous Response • Participant Questions • Panel Closing • Roundtables • Format • Discussions • Report-Out • Closing Panel Format

4. Purpose + Engagement = Learning The Center for 21st Center Skills uses rigorous, standards based blended learning courses and virtual learning tools to challenge and engage student learners from grades 7-12. Recognized and funded by the National Science Foundation (ATE/iTEST) and the US Department of Education (i3) we serve over 1,500 students a year through our Digital Arts and Sciences Academy. Anchored by our six critical 21st century skills, our mission is to prepare students for school, work, and life. Virtual Summit

5. Moodle, One-to-One, & Blended Learning • Our Academy courses are delivered using Moodle. • Each course involves team work, problem solving, and deep student ownership of learning. Virtual Summit

6. Virtual Summit

7. Virtual Worlds & Production Tools • We employ a variety of digital tools designed to meet students where they are, spark their interests, and fuel their creativity. scratch blender Virtual Worlds http://skills21.org/index.php/resources Virtual Summit

8. Online Learning and At-Risk Youth DRURY HIGH SCHOOL NORTH ADAMS MASSACHUSETTS

9. PRIMARY GOAL(S) • Target At-Risk Grade 8-10 Students • Flexible credit-recovery options • Access to educational technology • Mentoring • Involvement of parent/guardian

10. THE PROJECT Uses Moodle Platform 30 Online Modules Created ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science Quarterly Orientation and Enrollment After-School Learning Labs

12. Networkmaine Consortium: Department of Education, State Library, Office of Information Tech., University of Maine System Maine School & Library Network: 705 schools | 239 libraries Funding: Maine Telecommunications Education Access Fund http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/35-A/title35-Asec7104-B.html E-Rate

13. Maine Learning Technology Initiative Schools: 373 secondary schools | 7-8: 100% | 9-12: 55% ~72,000 Apple MacBook devices WiFi: Cisco Controller-based networks - 802.11b/g/n VLE/CMS:Studywiz environment More: Professional Development, Support, Warranty, Replacements, Batteries... http://www.mlti.org http://www.maine121.org

14. Administrative offices: Tuck Learning Campus 30 Linden Street, POB 1050 Exeter, NH 03833 Contact info: 603.778.2500 info@vlacs.org http://vlacs.orgTwitter: virtuallrnacadFacebook: http://facebook.com/vlacs

15. Over 90 courses • Middle school • High school • Dual credit HS/College • Plus • Competency recovery • Experiential learning opportunities 110 instructors Students Public 65% Homeschooled 23% VLACS FT 5% Private 3% Drop-out 3% Charter 1% Enrollments 9,300 today 700 January 2008

17. GST BOCES / Hornell CSD Alternative Placement Academy Student Population: • At-risk 7th, 8th and 9th grade students • Excessive absences • Social and emotional issues • Behavior issues • Bullied • At risk of dropping out Program Design: • Student centered (personalized learning environment) • Blended model of instruction • Student teacher ratio – 14:1 • Full day (i.e. phys ed, art, lunch)

18. GST BOCES / Hornell CSD Alternative Placement Academy Program Delivery • Student placement w/on-line screener • Students progress by knowledge acquisition • Advanced Academics core curriculum • Project-based learning Student Performance Data • 90%+ Attendance • Discipline referrals • Incidents of disruptive behavior for 7-9 alternative program students decreased by 72%. • Test scores • Every student in the 7-9 alternative program met or exceeded NYS grade-level performance standards for English language arts, math and science in 2009-2010. • Social skills/citizenship

19. GST BOCES / Hornell CSD Alternative Placement Academy Program Staffing: • 1 teacher • 1 classroom aide • 1 social worker • NYS certified on-line instructors 24/5 Tutors/technical support 24/7

20. GST BOCES Advanced Academics Virtual High School Student Population: All students grades 9-12 Program Staffing: • NYS certified “in-house” classroom instructors • NYS certified on-line instructors 24/5; Tutors/technical support 24/7/365 • GST BOCES virtual coordinator • Component school district virtual coordinator/team Program Design: • Independent to each school district • Blended model of instruction • Student-centered pacing

21. GST BOCES Advanced Academics Virtual High School Program Delivery • Student placement w/on-line screener • 90+ course offerings • Students progress by knowledge acquisition • Advanced Academics core curriculum

22. GST BOCES Advanced Academics Virtual High School Student Performance Data Summers of 2008, 2009 and 2010: • 233 online registrations; 204 completers (87.55%) • 175 of the 204 passed (85.57%) • Currently in 2010-11 school year there are 103 students taking 173 courses • For summer school 2011, we are anticipating 150 students taking 300 courses

23. “Connecting Vermont’s Learning Community”

24. Statewide K-12 Partnerships - 25 Tuition-free enrollments/semester for partners - Open to all students - Flexible implementation

25. 1 in 3 Vermont High Schools • 79 Courses • Dual Credit, AP, Test Prep, Core, Electives • Open to all students • Partner school priority dates • Flexible implementation for schools

26. Vermont Virtual Learning Cooperative • Cooperative Program • Learning Recovery • Virtual Inservice Program • Custom Online Solutions

27. Regional P-12 Summit on Virtual EducationPockets of Success Panel and Roundtables April 26, 2011