Introductions How many teachers? K-8; 9-12? School administrators? District administrators? Counselors, Librarians, etc? Company/Organization Representative?
Purpose: To share a little history about legislation and policy regarding online learning in California
Past LegislationPast Legislation AB 885 (2002) AB 294 (2003) – Passed (Sunset in 2006) AB 1985 (2006) - Suspense AB 2457 (2008) - Suspense AB 802 (2011) - Suspense SB 532 (2011) - Suspense
Present LegislationPresent Legislation CA AB 644 “…provide that school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools that offer online courses may claim attendance toward average daily attendance on the basis of a pupils attendance in an online course…”
Considerations Focused on grades 9-12 Synchronous focused* Possibility of multiple attendance reporting requirements *( (h) Pupil attendance in asynchronous online courses shall not be included in the calculation of average daily attendance pursuant to Section until the Superintendent has adopted rules and regulations pursuant to subdivision.
Present LegislationPresent Legislation ONLINE K-12 EDUCATION. COLLEGE PREPARATORY COURSES (CA Student Bill of Rights) Authorizes school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools to claim average daily attendance funding for student participation in approved online courses.
Considerations Currently gathering signatures to be placed on next election ballot (November, 2012) Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) report found potential long-term savings from online learning Focus on University of California a-g requirements
Current LawsCurrent Laws State: Independent Study ADA: High school students must be in face-to-face attendance 240 minutes per day
Current Policy/Initiatives (Formal and Informal) University of California Cal Learning Resources Network (CLRN.org) Census Courses County Offices and Districts CCSESA Individual Schools and Teachers Consortiums Leading Edge Alliance California Consortium of Independent Study
California Department of Education
CA Independent Study Resources
Future LegislationFuture Legislation What do we need and want? Assembly CCSESA Voter Initiatives
Contact InfoContact Info Dr. Joyce Hinkson, CDE, ucindex.aspx OR ucindex.aspx Dr. Greg Ottinger, Director of Online Learning, San Diego COE, Dr. Rob Darrow,