![Registration Process: Who to Contact For more information or questions: Public Schools : Deborah Pedersen, NCVPS/LEO, 919.513.8550, [email_address] Community Colleges : Antonio Jordan, Director of High School Partnership, 919.807.7133](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/1dlatrainingrevised-090528115943-phpapp01/85/DLA-Training-Spring-2009-12-320.jpg)
DLA Training Spring 2009
- 1. The North Carolina Virtual Public School DLA Webinar: Preparing for the Summer Session School Support Services May 2009 David Edwards, Chief Communications Officer Michelle Lourcey, Credit Recovery Director Deborah Pedersen, Chief Learn and Earn Online Officer James Bell, Virtual Learning Consultant Melissa Davis, Virtual Learning Consultant Connie Joyner, Virtual Learning Consultant Don Lourcey, Coordinator for Professional Learning Jennifer Nobles, Credit Recovery Specialist Jeffrey Page, Credit Recovery Specialist Adam Renfro, Virtual Learning Consultant Janice Silver, Credit Recovery Specialist
- 2. Netiquette Audio Chat Emoticons Q and A
- 3. Webinar Agenda Introduction Purpose of Training Roles and Responsibilities Summer Options Credit Recovery Registration Important Dates First 10 Days Initial Support
- 4. Webinar Agenda Issues and Resolutions Orientations Best Practices Support for Struggling Students Tips for Lab Management Textbooks The DLA Spa Resources
- 5. Get a G.R.I.P G oals R esources I nput P rocess
- 6. GOALS What do we want to accomplish? Summer/Credit Recovery Support Plan
- 7. RESOURCES What do we need? NCVPS team School/district teams
- 8. ISSUES So what if we need more? Feedback Follow-up Wiki, eLC, etc.
- 9. PROCESS How will we do this? DLA SPA Virtual Office Hours eLC Structure Wimba tools
- 10. college-level courses providing both high school and college credit toward an Associate in Arts or Science degree in the Community College System or a four year degree in the University system. State funding covers the cost of tuition and textbooks Learn and Earn Online (LEO) . . .
- 11. Registration Process: How to Register for NCCCS LEO courses NC Community Colleges offer summer participation Second session of summer courses available For details visit, http:// vlc.nccommunitycolleges.edu/LaE /
- 12. Registration Process: Who to Contact For more information or questions: Public Schools : Deborah Pedersen, NCVPS/LEO, 919.513.8550, [email_address] Community Colleges : Antonio Jordan, Director of High School Partnership, 919.807.7133
- 13. Roles and Responsibilities For the Summer Session: Registered correctly (check prerequisites, make sure students are enrolled in summer, not fall.) Distribute student checklist with NCVPS and school expectations Ensure students have connectivity
- 14. Roles and Responsibilities For the Summer Session: Ensure students have materials Act as liaison between student and instructor Drop by 10th Day if not participating Administer EOC and CTE exams Record final grades
- 15. Summer Options Type of Course Accelerated Credit Recovery Note: Each requires 3 – 5 hours of seat time per day, five days a week. Environment Lab Setting From Home District Support District School
- 16. That was then , this is NOW . Composite course trends (the data tells the story of NCVPS’ quality) Summer 2007 51% Fall 2007 62% Spring 2008 74% Summer 2008 77% Fall 2008 81% Spring 2009 TBD
- 17. Which course should I choose? Accelerated or Credit Recovery Accelerated courses traditionally for first time credit NCVPS teachers open each week’s learning at the beginning of each week; is not a self-paced course the semester long course taught in 8 weeks (thus, the word “accelerated”) Requires 3 to 4 hours daily Requires students to interact daily with the teacher through email
- 18. Which course should I choose? Accelerated or Credit Recovery Credit Recovery courses students who have previously taken the course and failed it self-paced; students pre-assess at the beginning of each module or unit to determine their prior knowledge. If a student has failed one of the ten Credit Recovery courses, students should be enrolled in the CR course rather than the ACC course Requires 3 to 4 hours daily Requires students to interact daily with the teacher through email and requires some kind of weekly synchronous contact
- 19. Five Questions To Consider Available in the DLA Spa in the Credit Recovery tab Or at http://content.flypaper.net/6ef0ef95-51e0-493d-bb9e-661fac9fabd4/Main.swf
- 20. Credit Recovery Best Practices A lab is open and available for students to work during the week. Some schools open the lab anywhere from 1 to 5 days a week. Some schools require attendance while others leave it flexible. If the student is not working in a lab, school contact still makes weekly contact with student. School contact knows students' status in terms of working; follows up with students when mastery charts/status forms are sent out weekly.
- 21. Credit Recovery Walkthrough Available in the DLA Spa in the Credit Recovery tab Or at http://content.flypaper.net/5181aa55-fa0b-496f-aa88-d8c924f1ecd9/Main.swf
- 22. Registration Scenario What would be the suitable course (ACC or CR) and the best environment (lab or from home) for the following students: “ C” student who is taking Algebra 1. Student who failed Advanced Functions with a 29 average. “ A” student who is taking Spanish 3 Honors. Student who failed the course with a 62 average.
- 23. Registration Two-Step Process Enter biographical data for each student. Register students for classes See our DLA Quick Registration Guide Watch Registration Video See the Summer Catalogue
- 24. Important Dates
- 25. The 1 st Ten Days Create group emails for students and instructors. Encourage students to complete the orientation. Ensure students can login and access the course.
- 26. The 1 st Ten Days Day 2 - Activity Report. Day 5 (June 19) - Last day to enroll. Day 6 - Activity Report. Day 10 (June 26) - Last day to drop without penalty.
- 27. Initial Support Strategies DLA checklist Student checklist Monitor grades Print rosters at start of summer school Quick list of support numbers
- 28. Initial Support Strategies Group email for students Group email for teachers Orientation and white papers MOA for students Communicate w/ parents
- 29. Issues and Solutions Issue: Student cannot contact the instructor. Solution: Have the student copy in the DLA when there’s a communication issue with an instructor.
- 30. Issues and Solutions Issue: The DLA cannot contact the instructor. Solution: Copy in the Regional Consultant (VLC) in your communication with the instructor.
- 31. Issues and Solutions Issue: Student has problems with Blackboard. Solution: Presidium 1-866-223-1028 - 24/7 Helpdesk. (Blackboard)
- 32. Issues and Solutions Issue: Student has problems with content in the course. Solution: The student must contact the instructor with all content- related questions.
- 33. Issues and Solutions Issue: The student wants to drop. Solution: Drop deadline with no penalty: June 26.
- 34. Issues and Solutions Issue: Student does not know who to ask for help. Solution: The student should start with the DLA. See our orientation information.
- 35. Orientations for Students and Parents Utilize Current NCVPS Online Orientations Student Support Services Orientation (For students) Blackboard Student Orientation (available first day of class) Student Orientation Videos Orientation 1 for the start of the semester. Orientation 2 for the middle of the semester. Orientation 3 for the end of the semester. White Papers (see resources)
- 36. Scenario “ I want my child to take an internet course. What is it and how do we get started?” Does your school have a process for this? Do you have available resources to make your life easier? What if it’s a call to the front desk?
- 37. LEA Support - Based Best Practices Labs open for help during the day either at the school level or district level. Tutors or mentors available for courses.
- 38. LEA Support - Based Best Practices Letter to parents explaining school’s e-learning process expectations for the students lab requirements, etc. Weekly contact (phone or email) with students who are not in a lab setting.
- 39. Support for Struggling Students IEP/504 Teacher Mentors Peer Tutoring Communicate with Teachers and Parents Counsel/Coach Provide Helpful Guidelines to Follow
- 40. Tips for Lab Management Strategies that have been implemented to facilitate the lab more effectively. Exit Ticket Monitoring Spreadsheet Students Submit Progress Checks Circulate Follow IEP/504 Guidelines
- 41. Textbook and Course Materials Posted in the DLA Spa under the Textbook tab. Complete list by courses (includes ordering information and estimated costs). State Adopted texts versus non-state adopted (power point located in the Spa that shows both processes)
- 42. Textbook and Course Materials Partner with school and central office textbook coordinators and school bookkeeper. District/School responsibility for ordering and purchasing textbooks and materials. Texts provided from Outside Providers (OSU and FLVS).
- 43. What Can You Find in the Spa? The DLA E-lert Quick Reference Guides Forms Policies Course Descriptions NCWISE data for SAR Teacher Contact Information Best Practices
- 44. Credit Recovery in the DLA Spa Summer School Information For each course offered you will find: Course Description Syllabus Pacing Guide Frequently Asked Questions Mastery Chart Directions Five Questions To Consider Characteristics of Credit Recovery Credit Recovery Walkthrough
- 45. Resources DLA Checklist DLA Quick Registration Guide Student Checklist Student FAQs Orientation Paper (What makes a good online learner/student checklist, etc.)
- 46. Closing Q and A Plus / Deltas