1. Wendy Kraft Supervisor of Online Learning New Hanover County Schools September 21, 2015

2. What is NCVPS?  150+ web-based courses  Aligned to Common Core/NC Standards  Facilitated by NC Certified teachers  Classmates from across the state  2 nd largest provider of online courses in nation

3. Why Online Learning?  Schedule conflicts  Unique courses not offered on campus  Off-campus coursework  Middle school students desiring high school credits and/or online learning opportunities

4. NHCS Virtual Academy Systematic support structure communication goal setting intervention coaching/progress monitoring mini-lessons Implemented at every middle & high school 2015-2016

5. Last Year’s Celebrations!

6. Middle School Success Year # of Enrollments Pass Rate B or Higher On- LevelHonors 2014-1546899%95%41454 2013-1434997%85%30049

7. NCVPS in our Middle Schools High School Credit Opportunities Earn credit towards graduation but does not contribute towards GPA Specific state approved courses Logistics: Must access courses as part of daily school schedule Blended/Compacted Model Middle School Content Opportunities Success 101 Art Appreciation Creative Writing Digital Photography

8. Blended/Compacted Model Purpose: To provide high achieving 8 th graders access to high school content courses, while providing layers of support and enrichment opportunities to enhance student learning. BLENDED Our 8 th grade partnering teachers will provide weekly enrichments with the goal of: Blending the 8 th grade and high school concepts to help students make connections Providing learning experiences using multiple modalities (labs, discussions, etc) Differentiating learning for students COMPACTED Our 8 th grade partnering teachers will be scheduled as the 8 th grade teacher of record (for their respective content area) for the entire year. They will use an alternate pacing guide to ensure that: Blended Semester: students are experiencing 8 th grade content as it aligns to the high school content delivered via NCVPS (see resources for labs, discussions, etc) Compacted Semester: students are experiencing all of the 8 th grade content that won’t be covered in the Blended semester

9. Blended/Compacted Model - Science 8 th Grade EOG This NCVPS course is not subject to NC Final Exams.

10. Blended/Compacted Model – Social Studies This NCVPS course is not subject to NC Final Exams. 8 th NC Final Exam

11. NCVPS in our High Schools Scheduling On-Campus Off-Campus Off-Site Learning Access an entire semester off campus Online Summer School Acceleration and Credit Recovery

12. Video-Conferencing & Online Courses

13. Parent Involvement Check Grades Ask Questions Email/Call Teacher Peek over Shoulder Stay InformedStay Involved

14. Next Steps December 2012… The NC State Board of Education voted to require that beginning with the graduating class of 2020, all students must successfully complete at least ONE online course prior to graduation.

15. Thank YOU for helping us PERSONALIZE PATHWAYS for our students!