STATEWIDE MONITORS CONFERENCE May 7, 2013

Goals today Overview of online learning Emerging trends Characteristics of a successful online learner The role parents can play Accommodations and modifications Related services Success stories Questions, Comments

Fast Facts There were an estimated 1,816,400 enrollments in distance-education courses in K-12 school districts in 2009 – 2010. 74% of these enrollments were in high schools. Online courses with the highest level of enrollment fall under the categories of credit recovery (62%), dual enrollment (47%), and advanced placement (29%).

FF cont. Top reasons school districts make online learning opportunities available to their students are to offer courses not otherwise available, and provide opportunities for students to recover course credits. Credit recovery is especially important in urban environments where 81% of schools indicate this is an issue.

FF cont. “Nearly three out of four (72%) 0 to 8-year olds have a computer at home, but access ranges from 48% among those from low-income families (less than $30,000 a year) to 91% among higher-income families (more than $75,000).”

FF cont. The College Board estimates that in 2010 only 33.7% of school districts offer AP® or IB courses in English, math, social studies, and science.3

FF cont. Single and multi-district blended and online programs are the largest and fastest growing segment of online and blended learning.

Blended Learning Blended learning is… a formal education program in which a student learns at least in part through online delivery of content and instruction with some element of student control over time, place, path, and/or pace……….. and

Blended Learning at least in part at a supervised brick-and-mortar location away from home. Innosight Institute

Characteristics of a successful online learner Self motivated Independent learner Computer literate Time management Effective writer Personal commitment Seek help when needed

Characteristics cont. Take responsibility for one’s own education Balance school and personal life

Parent role Coach Set the stage Know the program, not the content Communicate Communicate again Be a parent first Advocate

Accommodations and modifications Pace/time Foundation Mastery Power expectations Learning style Location/ safe Support Focus track

Related Services District owns the IEP Set reasonable goals for the role of the virtual resources…. It is not magic Mobil services vs static services Social work- many need VI example- Tyler TC – report progress to district and monitor IEP goals and accommodations. SEI placement

Success Stories Peter- 19 yr old returned after two years to earn his HS diploma. Tyler- VI student who has been in the My School program all year. Andrew- Kabucki Syndrome withdrew to HS, passing all classes, more independent, self esteem improved. Brad- Cystic fibrosis- working hard to graduate early. Wants to start college early. David- SEI success to the point of eliminating behavior goals(physical/verbal outbursts in class).

Questions/ Comments Scott Vashaw Parallel Consulting Group LLC (616) 822-8014 pcgroup3424@gmail.com