The ILO Service. Offering:

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2 Offering: The ILO Service Partnerships with Iowa Schools since 2004 High-quality, Iowa Core-aligned online courses Semester based cohorts Over 40 high school courses Instruction and facilitation by Iowa-licensed teachers Tuition-free enrollments

3 ILO Statistics 1 in 5 Iowa high schools partnered with ILO Fall '14

4 Inviting ILO for partnership Schools invite Iowa Learning Online to act as a supporting partner in their students education. Schools choose which learners enroll, agree to provide them support, and award transcript credit. Iowa Learning Online provides curriculum, instruction and assessments.

5 Call to Service Scheduling Conflicts Course(s) Not Offered Within the District Teacher Shortages - Offer and Teach Credit Advancement or Credit Recovery Homebound Travel or Exchange Semester Experience an Online Learning Environment Alternative Education

6 Schools Agree to: Assign a school employee to serve as the student s coach. Provide school-day work time with technology. Provide any required course materials. Provide special education accommodations, transportation, etc. Award transcript credit based on an ILO percentage score upon successful completion of the course.

7 ILO Provides Support By: Supplying Iowa Core-aligned virtual curriculum. Facilitating instruction with Iowa-licensed and properly-endorsed teachers. Continuous opportunities for engagement and collaboration. Timely feedback regarding assignments and assessments.

8 The ILO Experience Visit IowaLearningOnline.org Your school creates: an administrator account student accounts coach accounts Your school administer selects courses and enrolls students. Students are encouraged by their coaches to engage early and remain active in their course.

9 The ILO Experience (cont.) Online teachers are actively engaged and available to students for questions and feedback in a timely manner. Student progress is reported to the coach, parents/guardians, and is always available online. ILO transcripts are sent to the designated administrator. Schools decide how to transcript the ILO achievement percentage.

10 ILO Collaboration Students collaborate with peers across the state.

11 ILO is Unique Iowa Learning Online (ILO) course Supports growth of higher order thinking skills Aligned with the Iowa Core Abundant collaboration opportunities with an Iowa-licensed, properly endorsed teacher and peers across the state Offer and teach capacity Authentic, rigorous learning experiences College and career-ready experiences Differentiated credit-recovery options Iowa schools needs-based Self-directed packet course Emphasizes recall and recognition skills Limited alignment with the Iowa Core Little or no regular interaction with a content-endorsed teacher or peers A proctor to offer guidance, not instruction Automated, often low-rigor experiences Limited remedial applications Linear tutoring and some credit recovery Profit-based

12 ILO is not a Virtual Academy Iowa Learning Online (ILO) Currently no enrollment fees. Possible participation fee to cover costs in the future. Student remains in their home district Virtual Academy State funding follows the student Requires Open Enrollment Students still participate in home district courses and activities Student home district services remain - special education, school lunch, and extra-curricular activities Credit and diploma are awarded by the local school district Codified as the model for online learning in Iowa Students must receive all courses and activities through the academy s district To receive services, parents must transport students to the academy s district or services must be arranged by the academy s district Credit and diploma are awarded by the academy s district Iowa Code authorizing the academy will sunset July 1st, The Legislature is likely to revisit the topic.

13 Science Anatomy and Physiology Biology Biology Concepts Chemistry Earth-Space Science Marine Science Physical Science Physics Health/Physical Education Health Personal Fitness ILO courses World Languages Chinese I Chinese II French I French II French III French IV German I German II Latin I Latin II Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III Spanish IV English English I English II English III English IV Mathematics Algebra I Algebra II Pre-Calculus Calculus Geometry Trigonometry Social Studies Economics with Financial Literacy Geography Psychology United States Government United States History World History Fine Arts Art History and Criticism Spring enrollment open now! Visit iowalearningonline.org

14 Local Schools Know Best Your district will decide what type of online learning is appropriate for your students. Visit for detailed guidance. Iowa Learning Online is delighted to serve your District.

15 The ILO Team Student Services Cale Roe Registrar Angi Hillers Teaching & Learning Marcia Powell Operations Manager Jonnie Becker ILO Director Gwen Wallace Nagel Project Manager Bryan Bauer Moodle Administrator Tiffany Morgan Instructional Designer Ginger Peterson

16 Expand Your Curriculum Increased Scheduling Opportunities NO ENROLLMENT FEE More at IowaLearningOnline.org