CAOLA is a collaborative effort by the school districts to allow options for every learner. Meet basic graduation requirements Accelerate or enhance enrichment opportunities Allow for credit recovery and intervention Enhance regular classroom instruction Offer full time cyber options
Highly qualified, PA certified teachers. Core courses aligned to PA State Standards Offers a current course catalog of over 100 courses Utilizes a modular curriculum with learning objects Offers a Content Delivery System (CDS) that can be used to create new coursework. Customization for individual district needs. Ongoing Implementation Support
To move beyond systems based training Increase district Administration base knowledge Emphasis on instruction in virtual setting 86% of the CAOLA districts expressed a need for additional PD on the end of year survey 2010 Support CAOLA goal of self sufficient, local programs Support for student and families Support local districts in starting hybrid programs Increase reflection and strategic planning by local districts PD as vehicle for goal vs stop gap measure or time filler
Looked at survey responses Drew upon experience Worked with local intermediate colleagues Determined a feasible plan
Frequency of Sessions Calendar Coordination Live and Recorded CB not getting stranded due to snow Attendance Management Follow up Survey for PD