Online Course ChoiceOnline Course Choice Section 21f of the State School Aid ActSection 21f of the State School Aid Act

Michigan ASCD:

The Future of Learning

March 10, 2014

Continuum of ChoiceContinuum of Choice

CourseCourse Choice States

Policy Decision for Schools Policy Decision for Schools Consumer and Consumer and ProviderProvider??

Policy Framework Policy Framework (Sec. 21f)(Sec. 21f)

• Unprecedented statewide choice at the course level

• Expands district-based online learning options

• Key role for schools in determining quality & rigor

• Schools decide if they want to be providers

Michigan PolicyMichigan Policy2000 - Michigan Virtual School (P.A. 230 of 2000)2004 - Support for online PD (P.A. 351 of 2004)2006 - Online learning experience (P.A. 123 & 124 of 2006)2008 - Seat Time Waivers (MDE)2009 - 2 full-time cyber schools. (P.A. 205 of 2009)2012 - Lift cap on cyber schools (P.A. 129 of 2012)2012 - Expand authorizers of cyber schools (P.A. 129 of 2012)2012 - Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute (P.A. 201 of 2013).

21F Definition: 21F Definition: Online CourseOnline Course

• Credit or a grade

• Internet-connected

•Separated by time or location or both

•Michigan teaching certificate •Instructional methods

Expand Online LearningExpand Online Learning

Students in grades 5-12 are eligible to enroll in online courses.

With parent consent, a district shall enroll a pupil in up to 2 online courses as requested by the pupil during an academic term.

Select online courses from the educating district’s catalog or from the statewide catalog.

Link on District Web Site

Educating District (resident)

LocalCatalog

Statewide Catalog

Educating Districts (remote)

Local & Statewide CatalogsLocal & Statewide Catalogs

www.micourses.org

Course Payment CeilingCourse Payment Ceiling

Semester-Length Course Trimester-Length Course

Performance Payment ProcessPerformance Payment Process

80%(Enrollment)

20% Completion*

*As determined by the enrolling district

Reasons to Deny EnrollmentsReasons to Deny Enrollments

1. Pupil has already earned credits for the course2. Online course cannot generate credits3. Online course is inconsistent with pupil’s remaining

graduation requirements or career interests

4. Does not possess the prerequisite knowledge or skills 5. Failed a previous online course in the same subject6. The online course is of insufficient quality or rigor.

(reasonable effort to find an alternative)

Reasons to Deny EnrollmentsReasons to Deny Enrollments

21f Tool Kit

Resources include:

•Sample Letters and Forms •Draft Policies•Online Learner Readiness Rubric •Parent Guide•Sample Counselor Checklist•Sample Online Learner Agreement Form

Input from MDE, MASSP, MEMSPA, MASA, MAISA, MASB, MACUL, Michigan ASCD and the REMC Association of Michigan

MVU Planning GuideMVU Planning Guide

http://media.mivu.org/institute/pdf/MVU_RPT_PlanningGuide.pdf

• Aligned to the School Improvement Framework

• School District Planning Rubric

• Student Readiness Rubric

21f Information Sessions21f Information Sessions

Topics for discussion include:

What is 21f?What are the major implications of 21f of which districts should be aware?What guidance has the Department provided districts (FAQ)?What questions do you have that are unanswered?Informal discussion between district leaders and ISD/REMC/MVU representatives

Course Quality Review ProcessCourse Quality Review Process

• Best practices

• Online learning standards

• State content standards

http://media.mivu.org/institute/pdf/guidelines_model_2013.pdf

Online Course Reviewer Training

Topics addressed include:

•General 21f Overview•21f Tool Kit for Districts•Statewide Catalog (http://micourses.org)•Course Review Process and Guidelines•Hands-on Mini-Review Experience

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Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development

Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning: A free 4 week facilitated course for K-12 educators examines: •Online course quality standards, teaching and designing for online course delivery•Effective online communication and managing student behavior•Evaluating technology tools•Developing online assessments.

Jamey Fitzpatrickjfitz@mivu.org

Joe Freidhoffjfreidhoff@mivu.org