Cyber ServicesMarch 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)

Districts’ NEEDS & INTERESTS

• 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

Background Vocabulary

• Synchronous – Asynchronous Instruction

• Highly Qualified Online Teacher

• Rolling or Restricted Admissions

• Online Instruction AccreditationNAAS, CITA, AdvancED & NCAA Clearinghouse

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

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

Vendor Presentations

• EdOptions – Blue Ridge International Academy

• Lincoln Interactive

• Aventa Learning

• Blendedschools.net (LMS)

(Evaluation of Providers Sheet on CCC wiki)

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

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)

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)

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

Cyber Services

Brainstorming and Information Session

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?

Where is your district now in your cyber planning?

• What do you still need to learn or investigate?

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

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