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Going K-20: Online Partnerships Tear Down Education Silos

Agenda

Introductions

Connections Overview

American Public University Background

Dual Credit/Dual Diploma Pathways

Obstacles & Successes

Student Testimony

Q&A

Introductions

Hannah Rinehart, Director, iNaCA

Rick Ferrell, Senior

Manager of Counseling,

iNaCA

Yocencia Deal,

Associate Vice

President, APU

Sarah Chiang,

2015 Valedictorian,

iNaCA

Overview:Connections Education

Overview:International Connections

Academy (iNaCA)

iNaCAClass of 2015-16

APU Background

SERVICE - LEADERSHIP - RELEVANCE IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY

Our MissionTo provide quality higher education with emphasis on educating the nation’s military

and public service communities by offering respected, relevant, accessible and affordable, student-focused online programs, which prepare them for service and

leadership in a diverse, global society.

APU Background

Founded in 1991 as American Military University (AMU) by James P. Etter, retired Marine Corps Officer and Instructor

Designed to meet the unique educational needs of the military and working adults

After 10 years of growth, AMU expanded into American Public University System (APUS), adding American Public University (APU)

APU Background

Over 100 career relevant programs Flexibility Competitive tuition rates No application fee Quality Faculty and Support Services Accreditation

APU Associate Degree Programs

Associate of Arts• Business Administration• Communication• Counter Terrorism Studies• Criminal Justice• Early Childhood Care and Education• General Studies• History• Hospitality• Management• Military History• Real Estate Studies• Retail Management• Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness

Associate of Science• Accounting• Computer Applications• Database Application Development• Explosive Ordnance Disposal• Fire Science• Paralegal Studies• Public Health• Web Publishing

APU Bachelor Degree Programs

Bachelor of Arts• Criminal Justice

• Emergency and Disaster Management• English

• Entrepreneurship• General Studies

• Government Contracting• History

• Homeland Security• Hospitality Management

• Human Development and Family Studies• Intelligent Studies

• International Relations• Management

Bachelor of Science• Accounting

• Criminal Justice• Cybersecurity

• Electrical Engineering• Environmental Science

• Fire Science Management• Information Systems Security

• Information Technology• Information Technology Management

• Legal Studies• Mathematics

• Natural Sciences

APU Bachelor Degree Programs

Bachelor of Arts• Marketing

• Middle Eastern Studies• Military History

• Philosophy• Political Science

• Psychology• Religion

• Retail Management• Reverse Logistics Management

• Security Management• Sociology

• Transportation and Logistics Management

Bachelor of Science• Mathematics

• Natural Sciences• Nursing

• Public Health• Sports Management

• Sports and Health Sciences

Dual Credit Pathways

Advanced Placement (AP) Program

DeVry Passport to College Program (P2C)

American Public University (APU)

Local Community College &

Universities

Dual Credit Pathways(AP Program)

Dual Credit Pathways(Devry P2C)

Through DeVry University’s Passport2College program, International Connections Academy students can earn college credit at no additional cost while still attending high school. This program can help you to become better prepared for the demands of college, allow you to make a smoother transition from high school, and enable you to hit the ground running toward a successful college experience.

Dual Credit/Dual Diploma Pathways

(APU)

The Dual Diploma Program is a valuable option for International Connections Academy (iNaCA) students who want to start a career right after high school with the increased earning power of a college degree.

The program offers virtual school students the opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree at the same time; within four years. Accelerated path to completion of high school

diploma and associate degree through a transfer of up to 34 credit hours into the general education section of an APUS Associates Degree program

After completion of high school diploma and associate degree, students are able to obtain their bachelor’s degree in an additional two years.

How Does the APU Dual Diploma Work?

Recruiting

Triple Credit Potential

APU Course Transfer Matrix

APU Course Transfer Matrix

Dual Diploma Program Recommended Courses for Grades 9-11

Course Credit(s) Area English 9 A & B 1 English English 10 A .5 English Algebra 1 A & B 1 Math

Biology A & B 1 Science U.S. History A & B 1 Social Studies Foreign Language 1A /1B (.5) 1 Foreign Language Elective .5 Elective Total Credits this Grade (2.5) 6

APU Course Transfer MatrixGrade 10

Course Credit(s) Area English 10 B .5 English

English 11 A & B 1 English Geometry A & B 1 Math Chemistry A & B 1 Science World History A & B 1 Social Studies Foreign Language 2A/2B 1 Foreign Language Elective .5 Elective Total Credits this Grade (1) 6

Grade 11

Course Credit(s) Area English 12 A & B (.5) 1 English Algebra 2 A & B (.5) 1 Math Physics A & B 1 Science

World Geography/Psychology 1 Social Studies American Government A & Economics (.5) 1 Social Studies Elective 1 Elective Total Credits this Grade (2.5) 6

*Required APU Credits are highlighted

**Students must earn a “C” or above in all APU courses

APU Course Transfer Credits

Obstacles

Transferring students to other Connections Academy schools

Students accepted to other 4 year colleges

Successes

Continue education in an online format

Current # of students in the APU program

Past Graduates

Student Testimony:Class of 2015 Valedictorian

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Q&A

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