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2 ONE-OF-A-KIND, DIGITAL LEARNING SOLUTION FOR SCHOOLS & STUDENTS. I have truly enjoyed all of the great service that Odysseyware Academy [is] able to provide. I know you deliver on ALL fronts. You re the best in the business! Greg Faris, Superintendent, Hardesty, OK Partner Since 2012 Top Accreditation to Support Your Schools Odysseyware Academy earned accreditation through AdvancED the largest accrediting agency worldwide. AdvancED represents 32,000 public and private schools in districts throughout America and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Odysseyware Academy also enjoys approval from the NCAA. ODYSSEYWARE ACADEMY CAN HELP YOU: Start a Virtual School with Turnkey Support Expand Course Offerings to Retain Current & Recruit New Students Offer Blended Learning with Live Teachers Using Digital Technology Deliver Summer School or Before-&-After School Programs Build an Alternative Education Program to Lower Dropout Rates Facilitate Credit Recovery, Remediation & Accelerated Learning

3 Approved by AdvancED and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Odysseyware Academy partners with districts and schools to design and implement flexible instructional solutions and provide ongoing support. Our state-certified, highly qualified teachers use Odysseyware s award-winning, online curriculum and flexible learning management system to support students in their courses. Odysseyware Academy Designs Solutions to Fit Your Schools Needs Odysseyware Academy s experienced online and blended-learning experts will work with your district or school leadership to create programs and meet your unique needs. Whether you are looking for a quick turnkey solution for credit recovery, summer- or after-school programs, or want a trusted partner in growing your own virtual academy, we can help. And since all of our solutions include the support of real teachers certified in your state, you can expand your course offerings or offer tough-to-fill courses with the peace of mind that state requirements are being met. The flexibility of Odysseyware Academy s implementation options allow you to deliver all of your online and blended-learning programs through a single provider. We ll show you how to put the pieces together and support you every step of the way. TOP ACCREDITATION BY: R Partnering with Odysseyware Academy will allow your school or district to deliver a highquality, educational experience to your students while reducing costs and increasing revenue. Get the most out of your funding with our help and: Deliver a wide variety of high-interest or lowenrollment courses without the need to hire additional teachers Eliminate the cost for textbooks and other supplies through the use of fully online content Increase student enrollment by providing access to students in remote locations and other special circumstances Retain students who would otherwise leave for another virtual program Lower facility-related costs by allowing students to work remotely

4 FULLY ACCREDITED VIRTUAL ACADEMY SERVING GRADES Certified Teachers Close teacher-student collaboration is essential, and Odysseyware Academy s enrollment caps limit the number of students assigned to each teacher. This ensures that students receive the customized, instructional support and learning pathways that best suit them. Odysseyware Academy teachers maintain ongoing communication with students, parents, and partner school personnel. They pride themselves on the rapport established through regular communication. Academic Support Students can view their lessons, course headway, and grades at any time. Teachers monitor student progress on a regular basis and can adjust communication or instructional methods to promote individual student success. They can provide one-on-one tutoring sessions and virtual classroom sessions; direct students to learning tools, or allow additional assignment submissions, to name a few. Parents have access to their own portal where they can monitor their child s performance, ensuring that all stakeholders have access to the same data at the same time.

5 Odysseyware Academy allows students to learn at their ideal pace and take ownership of their success, while certified teachers provide direct and ongoing support with technology-driven, distance learning. Curriculum Gaps & Highly Qualified Remote Instruction We focus on forming strong relationships with our partner school teams, so that we provide just the right level of support. Whether you have curriculum or teaching gaps in science, mathematics, career and technical education, or world languages, Odysseyware Academy lets you provide viable instruction through quality, online, teacher-student interaction. ODYSSEYWARE ACADEMY CHAMPIONS SCHOOLS TO HELP: Define online and blended-learning goals and needs Track program enrollment and student academic progress Expand course offerings without adding teachers Retain students looking for additional educational options Customize course content to meet district or state requirements Prepare students for success on ACT, GED, HiSET and TASC Test Assessing Secondary Completion TM Resources & Support for School Faculty Partners Access to the Partner Portal gives school personnel an at-a-glance look at program enrollment as well as overall and individual academic progress. Here, they can view pace guides, student grade books, assignment due dates, and other critical information to help guide students to success in their online courses. Odysseyware Academy support staff is on hand to answer questions, provide enrollment support, generate reports, and give guidance on the best ways to facilitate an online or blended-learning program. LEARN MORE. CALL ODYSSEYWARE ACADEMY! Academy.com

6 FLEXIBLE, ONLINE CURRICULUM FOR 21ST-CENTURY LEARNERS. CORE ELECTIVE CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION TEST PREP We are grateful for all you and your staff are doing in working with us. Because of Odysseyware Academy, my son will graduate. Paula of Mission, Texas Parent of Odysseyware Academy Graduate January 2014 Online courses, videos, Virtual Labs & activities motivate & empower Online access 24/7 allows for anywhere, anytime learning Students can communicate live with teachers about their assignments Embedded formative & summative assessments & progress reports

7 Student engagement leads to academic success. Odysseyware Academy s online courses, lessons, projects, and learning resources are designed to empower students to build proficiency and content mastery, capture accomplishments, and engage with rich and challenging, real-world concepts. DIRECT-INSTRUCTION VIDEOS VIRTUAL LABS ASSESSMENTS Award-Winning Curriculum for Diverse Learning Styles Odysseyware Academy s online curriculum and instructional tools are designed to equip students with targeted and customizable resources for academic success, incorporating a mix of gradeappropriate text, videos, learning activities, and games. To address diverse learning styles, Odysseyware Academy s lessons also integrate instructional supports such as Direct-Instruction Videos, Vocabulary, Glossary, Text-to-Speech, Translation Features, Virtual Labs, and more. Career & College Readiness Odysseyware Academy can meet and support high school students and adult learners at their current level and place them on a path to graduation, a career, or college. Test Prep Courses for ACT, GED, HiSET, & TASC Test Assessing Secondary Completion 60+ Career & Technical Education Courses Full middle & high school core curriculum with prescriptive learning paths Standards-aligned curriculum, including middle & high school Common Core English Language Arts & Math DIRECT-INSTRUCTION VIDEOS Direct-Instruction Videos provide stepby-step guidance to assist students in the conceptual understanding of key skills, impart background knowledge, place concepts into real-world context, and allow students to learn at their own pace. VIRTUAL LABS Virtual Labs re-create and expand the traditional student laboratory experience. Fully interactive and built to encourage active learning, engagement, and the application of conceptual understanding, Virtual Labs provide a safe and immersive learning experience. WRITER The powerful Writer tool encourages students to practice, revise, and refine to achieve writing success. The Writer Scoring Matrix provides continuous student feedback through all aspects of the writing process based on word count, grade level, readability, and topic agreement.

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