CT Adult Virtual High School A Statewide Collaborative.

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1 CT Adult Virtual High School A Statewide Collaborative Kevin Corcoran, Executive Director Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium (CTDLC)

2 CT Adult Virtual High School Program State Sponsored Federally Funded Established in Serves over 20 LEAs, over 2,500 enrollments/year Asynchronous Online Learning Teacher-led courses/mentor-supported Local & State-wide Program Resources 97 percent of AHSCDP teachers are part-time

3 Student learning styles Flexible schedules Value for Online Learning On-demand access to review materials Provides for time to think before responding Forces development of writing skills Allows for individualized learning experience and pacing within the courses. Increase of technology skills

4 Fifteen full-credit (25 half-credit) courses Adult Credit Diploma Four terms, each about 8-weeks in duration, Fifteen half-credit online courses offered each term Summer term with select offerings Flexible Enrollment courses (10 weeks) CT Certified Teachers

5 The Courses Algebra I America at War and Music Part 1: The Two World Wars America at War and Music Part 2: Vietnam to Iraq American Government/Civics Biology 1 Bridges Math - Review of Arithmetic/Problem Solving Bridges Math - Review of Elementary Algebra Bridges Algebra - Bridges Intermediate Algebra Contemporary Issues - National Affairs Contemporary Issues - International Affairs Contemporary Literature - Nature Series Financial Literacy Geometry Life Management Skills Modern Literature Physical Science - Physics I Physical Science - Chemistry Transitions - Getting Into College Transitions -Survival Skills Course in Bold are available as Flexible Enrollment

6 Blackboard Learning Platform

7 Orientation Courses Recommended Preparatory 3 Course Set Learning Online Know Your Computer Blackboard Orientation

8 GED Preparation Online Self-paced program Select the subject areas of need Work through the pretests, lectures, and post tests Supportive material to a face to face or self-study No online teacher required

9 Blackboard Learning Platform

10 Online Writing Lab (OWL) A supplemental practice tool: Intermediate/Advanced English-as-a-Second Language classes. Intermediate Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Educational Development (GED) preparation classes. The OWL offers students a place to practice writing and receive online feedback. Online tutors are: CT certified teachers. Certified scorers in the CASAS Functional Writing Assessment Rubric. Familiar with teaching writing for the GED test.

11 etutoring.org - OWL

12 Student Information System Web-based Administrative System Course Catalog Enrollment Management Mentor Assignment Messaging/Communication System Reporting Functions Single Sign-On to Blackboard Learn (LMS) & OWL

13 Student s View

14 Partnership SDE Vision/Mission Funding Policy CT AVHS Administration Courses Teachers Technology CTDLC LEA Coordinator Mentor Students

15 How To Participate

16 Online Learning Coordinator Local point of contact with central management Register students / manage records Attain and distribute required course materials Assign mentor, local support services Technology needs, computer literacy training needs

17 Mentor Assist with time management/planning a work schedule Strategies for success, logistical issues Weekly face to face meetings to review Rubrics Grades Material needs Communication needs Weekly Student Activities list

18 Participation

19 Program Enrollments * Results Through Term

20 Program Enrollments * Results Through Term

21 The Road Ahead Initiatives/Plans/Enhancements Common Core Alignment Updated GED Preparation course Video-based student tutorials Improved website Enhancements to Student Information System

22 Questions Contact Information Kevin Corcoran, Executive Director Susan Champine, Online Services Coordinator