1. Online Course Choice Section 21f of the State School Aid Act Section 21f of the State School Aid Act Michigan ASCD: The Future of Learning March 10, 2014

2. Continuum of Choice

3. Course Course Choice States

4. Policy Decision for Schools Consumer and Provider?

5. Policy Framework (Sec. 21f) Unprecedented statewide choice at the course level Expands district-based online learning options Key role for schools in determining quality & rigor Schools decide if they want to be providers

6. Michigan Policy 2000 - Michigan Virtual School (P.A. 230 of 2000) 2004 - Support for online PD (P.A. 351 of 2004) 2006 - Online learning experience (P.A. 123 & 124 of 2006) 2008 - Seat Time Waivers (MDE) 2009 - 2 full-time cyber schools. (P.A. 205 of 2009) 2012 - Lift cap on cyber schools (P.A. 129 of 2012) 2012 - Expand authorizers of cyber schools (P.A. 129 of 2012) 2012 - Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute (P.A. 201 of 2013).

7. 21F Definition: Online Course Credit or a grade Internet-connected Separated by time or location or both Michigan teaching certificate Instructional methods

8. Expand Online Learning Students in grades 5-12 are eligible to enroll in online courses. With parent consent, a district shall enroll a pupil in up to 2 online courses as requested by the pupil during an academic term. Select online courses from the educating district’s catalog or from the statewide catalog.

9. Link on District Web Site Educating District (resident) Local Catalog Statewide Catalog Educating Districts (remote) Local & Statewide Catalogs www.micourses.org

10. Course Payment Ceiling Semester-Length CourseTrimester-Length Course

11. Performance Payment Process 80% (Enrollment) 20% Completion* *As determined by the enrolling district

12. Reasons to Deny Enrollments 1. Pupil has already earned credits for the course 2. Online course cannot generate credits 3. Online course is inconsistent with pupil’s remaining graduation requirements or career interests

13. 4. Does not possess the prerequisite knowledge or skills 5. Failed a previous online course in the same subject 6. The online course is of insufficient quality or rigor. (reasonable effort to find an alternative) Reasons to Deny Enrollments

14. 21f Tool Kit Resources include: Sample Letters and Forms Draft Policies Online Learner Readiness Rubric Parent Guide Sample Counselor Checklist Sample Online Learner Agreement Form Input from MDE, MASSP, MEMSPA, MASA, MAISA, MASB, MACUL, Michigan ASCD and the REMC Association of Michigan

15. MVU Planning Guide http://media.mivu.org/institute/pdf/MVU_RPT_PlanningGuide.pdf Aligned to the School Improvement Framework School District Planning Rubric Student Readiness Rubric

16. 21f Information Sessions Topics for discussion include:  What is 21f?  What are the major implications of 21f of which districts should be aware?  What guidance has the Department provided districts (FAQ)?  What questions do you have that are unanswered?  Informal discussion between district leaders and ISD/REMC/MVU representatives

17. Course Quality Review Process Best practices Online learning standards State content standards http://media.mivu.org/institute/pdf/guidelines_model_2013.pdf

18. Online Course Reviewer Training Topics addressed include: General 21f Overview 21f Tool Kit for Districts Statewide Catalog (http://micourses.org)http://micourses.org Course Review Process and Guidelines Hands-on Mini-Review Experience

19. MyBlend

20. Professional Development Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning: A free 4 week facilitated course for K-12 educators examines: Online course quality standards, teaching and designing for online course delivery Effective online communication and managing student behavior Evaluating technology tools Developing online assessments.

21. Jamey Fitzpatrick jfitz@mivu.org Joe Freidhoff jfreidhoff@mivu.org