+Regional P-12 Summit on

Virtual EducationPockets of Success Panel

and Roundtables

April 26, 2011

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Panel Purpose and Goals

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

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Panel Format

Program Introductions

Panel Interactive Session Guiding Questions

2nd Extemporaneous Response

Participant Questions Panel Closing

Roundtables Format Discussions Report-Out Closing

Virtual Summit

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

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.Science & Math

StrandsTechnology

Strands Earth and

Energy Essentials

Biology21

Chemistry21 Physics21 Algebra21 Foundations of

Health Science and Technology

Public Health

Skills21 Research,

Design, and Development

Digital Media and Movie Making

E-Commerce Entrepreneurship

Digital Media and Animation

Virtual Worlds and Simulation

Virtual Summit

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.

VIRTUALWORLDS

SCRATCH BLENDER

http://skills21.org/index.php/resources

Online Learning

and At-Risk YouthDRURY HIGH SCHOOL

NORTH ADAMSMASSACHUSETTS

PRIMARY GOAL(S)• Target At-Risk Grade 8-10

Students– Flexible credit-recovery options– Access to educational technology– Mentoring– Involvement of parent/guardian

THE PROJECTUses Moodle Platform

30 Online Modules Created

ELA, Math, Social Studies, ScienceQuarterly Orientation and EnrollmentAfter-School Learning Labs

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 Fundhttp://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/35-A/title35-

Asec7104-B.html

E-Rate

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

Administrative offices:Tuck Learning Campus30 Linden Street, POB 1050Exeter, NH 03833

Contact info:603.778.2500info@vlacs.orghttp://vlacs.orgTwitter: virtuallrnacadFacebook: http://facebook.com/vlacs

700 January 2008 9,300 today

110 instructors

StudentsPublic 65%

Homeschooled 23%

VLACS FT 5%

Private 3%

Drop-out 3%

Charter 1%

Enrollments

Over 90 courses• Middle school• High school• Dual credit HS/College

Plus• Competency recovery• Experiential learning

opportunities

GST BOCES / Hornell CSD Alternative Placement AcademyStudent 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)

GST BOCES / Hornell CSD Alternative Placement AcademyProgram 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

GST BOCES / Hornell CSD Alternative Placement Academy

Program Staffing:1 teacher1 classroom aide1 social worker NYS certified on-line

instructors 24/5 Tutors/technical support 24/7

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

GST BOCES Advanced Academics Virtual High School

Program Delivery Student placement w/on-

line screener90+ course offerings Students progress by

knowledge acquisitionAdvanced Academics

core curriculum

GST BOCES Advanced Academics Virtual High School

Student Performance DataSummers 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

“Connecting Vermont’s Learning Community”

Statewide K-12 Partnerships

- 25 Tuition-free enrollments/semester for partners- Open to all students- Flexible implementation

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

๏ Cooperative Program๏ Learning Recovery๏ Virtual Inservice Program๏ Custom Online Solutions

Vermont Virtual Learning Cooperative

+Regional P-12 Summit on

Virtual EducationPockets of Success Panel

and Roundtables

April 26, 2011