Online Course ChoiceOnline Course Choice Section 21f of the State School Aid ActSection 21f of the State School Aid Act
Michigan ASCD:
The Future of Learning
March 10, 2014
Continuum of ChoiceContinuum of Choice
CourseCourse Choice States
Policy Decision for Schools Policy Decision for Schools Consumer and Consumer and ProviderProvider??
Policy Framework Policy Framework (Sec. 21f)(Sec. 21f)
• Unprecedented statewide choice at the course level
• Expands district-based online learning options
• Key role for schools in determining quality & rigor
• Schools decide if they want to be providers
Michigan PolicyMichigan Policy2000 - Michigan Virtual School (P.A. 230 of 2000)2004 - Support for online PD (P.A. 351 of 2004)2006 - Online learning experience (P.A. 123 & 124 of 2006)2008 - Seat Time Waivers (MDE)2009 - 2 full-time cyber schools. (P.A. 205 of 2009)2012 - Lift cap on cyber schools (P.A. 129 of 2012)2012 - Expand authorizers of cyber schools (P.A. 129 of 2012)2012 - Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute (P.A. 201 of 2013).
21F Definition: 21F Definition: Online CourseOnline Course
• Credit or a grade
• Internet-connected
•Separated by time or location or both
•Michigan teaching certificate •Instructional methods
Expand Online LearningExpand Online Learning
Students in grades 5-12 are eligible to enroll in online courses.
With parent consent, a district shall enroll a pupil in up to 2 online courses as requested by the pupil during an academic term.
Select online courses from the educating district’s catalog or from the statewide catalog.
Link on District Web Site
Educating District (resident)
LocalCatalog
Statewide Catalog
Educating Districts (remote)
Local & Statewide CatalogsLocal & Statewide Catalogs
www.micourses.org
Course Payment CeilingCourse Payment Ceiling
Semester-Length Course Trimester-Length Course
Performance Payment ProcessPerformance Payment Process
80%(Enrollment)
20% Completion*
*As determined by the enrolling district
Reasons to Deny EnrollmentsReasons to Deny Enrollments
1. Pupil has already earned credits for the course2. Online course cannot generate credits3. Online course is inconsistent with pupil’s remaining
graduation requirements or career interests
4. Does not possess the prerequisite knowledge or skills 5. Failed a previous online course in the same subject6. The online course is of insufficient quality or rigor.
(reasonable effort to find an alternative)
Reasons to Deny EnrollmentsReasons to Deny Enrollments
21f Tool Kit
Resources include:
•Sample Letters and Forms •Draft Policies•Online Learner Readiness Rubric •Parent Guide•Sample Counselor Checklist•Sample Online Learner Agreement Form
Input from MDE, MASSP, MEMSPA, MASA, MAISA, MASB, MACUL, Michigan ASCD and the REMC Association of Michigan
MVU Planning GuideMVU Planning Guide
http://media.mivu.org/institute/pdf/MVU_RPT_PlanningGuide.pdf
• Aligned to the School Improvement Framework
• School District Planning Rubric
• Student Readiness Rubric
21f Information Sessions21f Information Sessions
Topics for discussion include:
What is 21f?What are the major implications of 21f of which districts should be aware?What guidance has the Department provided districts (FAQ)?What questions do you have that are unanswered?Informal discussion between district leaders and ISD/REMC/MVU representatives
Course Quality Review ProcessCourse Quality Review Process
• Best practices
• Online learning standards
• State content standards
http://media.mivu.org/institute/pdf/guidelines_model_2013.pdf
Online Course Reviewer Training
Topics addressed include:
•General 21f Overview•21f Tool Kit for Districts•Statewide Catalog (http://micourses.org)•Course Review Process and Guidelines•Hands-on Mini-Review Experience
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Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development
Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning: A free 4 week facilitated course for K-12 educators examines: •Online course quality standards, teaching and designing for online course delivery•Effective online communication and managing student behavior•Evaluating technology tools•Developing online assessments.
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