Quick Facts about Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA) Accredited STATE K-12 Virtual School (not charter) Created to meet education needs of all Idaho students. Created to serve as a SUPPLEMENT and service to Idaho Students, Districts, and State. Envisioned in 2001 by Superintendents Association & established by 2002 Idaho Legislature. Offer 140+ courses including AP and Dual Credit. Local school and IDLA together are responsible for student success.

Current Status of IDLA enrollments for Over a 50% increase over last year. Scheduling conflicts, course not offered, and credit recovery are the top 3 reasons. Current Status Idaho Digital Learning Academy

Economic Value 98% participation by Idaho School Districts!

Demonstrating Value 1. School Administrator’s establishment, support, and 98% participation. 2. # 3 National Ranking by Center for Digital Education for Online Learning Policy and Practice. 3. Wimba: Idaho Live (July 2008)

Idaho Live is a full featured virtual meeting room that allows text, video, audio, and presentation materials to be transmitted live to your desktop. IdahoLive is having a statewide impact on…. Reducing Travel Costs Increasing Opportunity and Access to information Increasing Professional Development opportunities statewide Reducing lost instructional and administrative time Demonstrating Value: Idaho Live PD

Prof. Dev. Usage – 100+ webinars Webinar – Sample SelectionWho Bi-monthly Transportation MeetingsState Department of Education Grant Writing CollaborationIdaho School Boards Nine Characteristics of Highly Effective Schools Webinar Series State Department of Education Rural Education Task ForceState Department of Education Teacher EvaluationIdaho Association of School Administrators 21 st Century Teaching StrategiesIdaho Digital Learning Academy Setting Students Up for SuccessIdaho Digital Learning Academy ABC’s of Credit Card FinanceState Treasurer’s Office Idaho Alternative AssessmentState Department of Education

Registration Data Over 120 trained presenters. Over 100 webinars or meetings conducted since Sept 1 st. 100% of Idaho regions participating. Over 600 Participants. Survey Data (Approx. response rate of 52%). $50,400 saved in mileage reimbursement costs. Over 3,100 “out of office” hours eliminated! 97,000+ travel miles saved gallons of gasoline saved. Addtl cost savings include overnight accomm, meals, etc. & is not included in the $50,400. Idaho Live – Statewide Impact