1. Welcome & Introductions Christy Savakinas, NEIU  Educational Technology Coordinator  csavakinas@iu19.org csavakinas@iu19.org  (570) 876-9312 Brian Dempsey, NEIU  VLINC Administrator  bdempsey@iu19.org bdempsey@iu19.org  (570) 876-9317 Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19

2. Overview Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19 Virtually Linking Instruction and Curriculum Cyber Services Program

3. What is VLINC? Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19 An online curriculum service provided through the Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit (NEIU). Students remain enrolled in home district. Students receive diplomas from the home district.

4. VLINC Goals Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19 To develop, implement and evaluate a cyber services program that will:  Create a collaborative partnership of school districts.  Provide parents with a varied menu of greater academic options.

5. VLINC Course Offerings Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19 Grades K-12  Extensive Curricular Offerings  Core Content  Advanced Placement Courses  PSSA Preparation Courses  World Language Courses Aligned to the PA Academic Standards Ongoing Redevelopment

6. Vendors Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19 Aventa Learning (www.aventalearning.com) Blended Schools (www.blendedschools.net)

7. Course Facilitators Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19 Pennsylvania Highly Qualified Teachers Student/Teacher Communication(24 hr. Policy) Differentiated Instruction (IEP Students) Low Class Size (15 max.) Mandatory Ongoing Professional Development Progress Reporting

8. Course Facilitators VLINC Facilitator Application PA Standard Application PA Teaching Certificate Updated Clearances: Child Abuse, Fingerprint, Criminal Check I-9 Form 2-Day Blackboard Training

9. Course Overview Course Announcements Course Information Syllabus Course Timeline Course Materials Grading/Attendance Policies Course Content Units Lessons Course Assessments Current Grade and Percentage of Course Completion Pulse Reporting

10. Student Responsibilities Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19 Attend student orientation Complete courses in a specified time by logging on routinely Complete appropriate paperwork and assignments Ongoing communication with course facilitators and administrators Follow district policies and procedures State required testing at home district Communication is the KEY TO SUCCESS!

11. District Point of Contact Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19 Student Enrollment Student Monitoring Progress Reporting Tracking Academic Requirements Communication with Parents

12. Questions Thank you! Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19