Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Flexible Learning Programs: Keys to Success 2016 Annual GCEL Conference February 22-24, 2016 Savannah Riverfront Marriott 1/14/20161

Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Presenters Tammy Wilkes Georgia Department of Education Title I Education Program Specialist (478) JaBra Harden Fuller Georgia Department of Education Title I Education Program Specialist (229) /14/20162

Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Panel Presenters Gail Greenway Lynn Howard Emanuel County Schools Gwinnett County Schools Federal Programs Director Title I Director (478) (678) Dr. Shelia Thomas Newton County Schools Federal Programs Director (770) ext /14/20163

Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org School Improvement and District Effectiveness 1/14/20164

Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Session Description This session will allow attendees to learn first-hand from districts as they share their successful experiences with Flexible Learning Programs (FLP). Panel districts will discuss the planning, implementation and monitoring processes which lead to their success. Common challenges and benefits associated with various delivery models and program components will be addressed. FLP data collected by the GaDOE will be reviewed. Suggested for Title I Directors and School Principals implementing a FLP in FY16. 1/14/20165

Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Flexible Learning Program (FLP) 1/14/20166

Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Georgia’s ESEA Flexibility Waiver The requirement for FLP is found in Georgia’s ESEA Flexibility Waiver as approved by the U. S. Department of Education on June 23, Authorizes and requires districts to provide Flexible Learning Programs (FLPs) in Title I Schools that have been designated as Priority or Focus Schools. This is a non-negotiable for Title I Priority or Focus Schools. flexibility/map/ga.html flexibility/map/ga.html 1/14/20167

Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Flexible Learning Program (FLP) FLP is a supplemental academic intervention that is required for Priority Schools and Focus Schools. FLP allows districts to design an extended learning program tailored to meet the needs of the school and students with greatest academic need. 1/14/20168

Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Flexible Learning Program (FLP) The district/school must incorporate careful planning to ensure that the programs and activities provided as a part of the FLP will improve the academic achievement of students participating in the program. The district/school must consult with parents and other stakeholders in developing its FLP plan. Documentation (agendas, sign-in sheets, meeting minutes, etc.) must be maintained to support the collaboration. 1/14/20169

Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Flexible Learning Program (FLP) Flexible Learning Program (FLP) Plan Title I Districtwide Activity or LEA Tutoring Basic Title I Program 1/14/201610

Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org FLP Keys to Success - Panel Districts Elementary School – Newton County Middle School – Emanuel County High School – Gwinnett County 1/14/201611

Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org FLP Keys to Success – Elementary School District – Newton School – Live Oak Elementary FLP Subject Area - Science Delivery Model – After School & During School Day Number of Students Served – 985 per year Program Description – Direct Instruction supplemented by Computer Based instruction Contact – Ericka Anderson, Principal 1/14/201612

Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org FLP Keys to Success – Elementary School District – Newton School – West Newton Elementary FLP Subject Area - Mathematics Delivery Model – After School & During School Day Number of Students Served – 695 per year Program Description – Direct Instruction and Computer Based instruction Contact – Takila Curry, Principal 1/14/201613

Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org FLP Keys to Success – Middle School District – Emanuel School – Swainsboro Middle FLP Subject Areas – Reading and Mathematics Delivery Model – During School Day Number of Students Served – 90 per year in Reading and 90 per year in Mathematics Program Description – Computer Based Instruction with Individualized Teacher Support Contact – Gail Greenway, Title I Director 1/14/201614

Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org FLP Keys to Success – High School District – Gwinnett School – Central Gwinnett High FLP Subject Area – Mathematics Delivery Model – After School Number of Students Served – 359 per year Program Description – Combination of Computer Based and Direct Instruction Contact – Deanne Varitek, Assistant Principal 1/14/201615

Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org FLP Keys to Success – High School District – Gwinnett School – Norcross High FLP Subject Area – Mathematics Delivery Model – During School Day Number of Students Served – 501 per year Program Description – Combination of Computer Based and Direct Instruction Contact – Syreeta Ward, Assistant Principal 1/14/201616

Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Georgia Department of Education – FLP State Data Predominant FLP Subject Area – Mathematics Most Used Delivery Model – During School Day Total Number of Students Served – 26,457 Average Number of FLP Instructional Hours per student – Number of Schools Removed from List: Priority – 72 (approximately 88%) Focus – 139 (approximately 85%) 1/14/201617

Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Questions and Answers 1/14/201618

Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Title I, Part A Education Program Specialists Contact Information AreaName Office Telephone 1Robyn Planchard(404) 2Sherri MinshewTBD 3Anthony Threat(706) 4Evelyn Maddox(404) 5Judy Alger(229) 6Grace McElveen(912) 7JaBra Harden Fuller(229) 1/14/201619

Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Title I, Part A Education Program Specialists Contact Information AreaName Office Telephone 8Marijo Pitts-Sheffield(912) 9Kathy Pruett(706) 10Elaine Dawsey(478) 11Olufunke Osunkoya(678) 12Bobby Trawick(229) 13Ken Banter(478) 14Tammy Wilkes(478) 1/14/201620

Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Contact Information Tammy Wilkes Education Program Specialist, Title I Office of School Improvement Georgia Department of Education 652 Old Nunez Road Swainsboro, Georgia (478) JaBra Harden Fuller Education Program Specialist, Title I Office of School Improvement Georgia Department of Education 2830 Fawnwood Circle Valdosta, GA (229) /14/201621

Richard Woods Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Flexible Learning Programs: Keys to Success 2016 Annual GCEL Conference February 22-24, 2016 Savannah Riverfront Marriott 1/14/201622