2. 1.Regional online learning solution 2.Development process 3.Growth/Success 4.The challenges and successes of the program 5.Future of program

3. The CAIU is one of 29 ESA’s in Pennsylvania. Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, and Northern York Counties in south central PA. We focus our efforts on our 24 member districts, 2 area vocational technical schools, over 60 non-public schools, several charter schools and cyber charter schools

5. EST. 2008/09 SY CAOLA is a collaborative effort by the school districts to allow options for every learner. Some of these options are: Meet basic graduation requirements Accelerate or enhance enrichment opportunities Allow for credit recovery and intervention Enhance regular classroom instruction

6.  Replace an ineffective homegrown online solution  Online solution is a supplement to traditional, brick-and-mortar school --- students remain enrolled in schools  High school first (2009/10); middle(2010/11) and elementary (2011/12)  Higher quality over greater quantity

7. Interim Solution 2009 Desired Solution 2012 2 to 3 years Course based Vendor produced Off the shelf Learning Management System (LMS) Limited catalog Learning Object based Homegrown & Hybrid produced Future-oriented LMS and/or Content Management System Comprehensive catalog

8.  Technology and Infrastructure  Curriculum  Governance and Management  Communications and Marketing

9.  K-5: Accelerate Education  6-12 Edison Learning  AP courses: Apex  Genius SIS

10. Genius SIS Apex Accelerate Education Edison Learning

11. Local District  Site Coordinator  Mentor/Advisor  Tier 1 Technology  Synchronous/Asynchronous online teacher

12. Intermediate Unit  Tier 2 technology support  Overall support and implementation assistance  Training  Networking with other members  Marketing and recruiting efforts  Annual Conference  Built in value: Free courses Free Smartermeasure Free Genius enhancements and use Free and unlimited training

13. Curriculum Provider  Asynchronous Grader  On-Demand Tutor (varies by provider)  Synchronous/Asynchronous Instructor (depends on provider)  Tier 3Technical Support

14. Operational Summer of 2009 14 Summer school students 13 Districts in IU15 region Current partners 2016 4,029 students 8 Intermediate Units 88 schools, districts and programs ○ 24 of those districts are in IU15 region

15. Any district or ESA can join CAOLA Member Districts  Pay annual membership fee based on student census enrollment in grades 7-12 : $12,000 annual small district  $24,000 Annual medium/large district  Pay a per course fee Intermediate Unit’s  Pay a one time fee  Work with IU to determine further structure  Assist with branding  CAOLA becomes the silent partner

16. 2009- 2010 2010- 2011 2011- 2012 2012- 2013 2013- 2014 2014- 2015 2015- 2016 Total Number of Courses1,0003,94510,89019,50526,17335,33036,863 Total Number of Full- Time Students141123748481,5052,2632,280 Total Number of Part-Time Students2579521,0431,6591,2511,7801,837

17. % of students that completed 90% of the course or better % of students that passed with a grade of 60% or better % of students that passed with a grade of 70% or better 2015-201693%90%79% 2014-201590%89%79% 2013-201491% 82% 2012-201385%92%81% 2011-201280%94%82% 2010-201165%87%71%

18. ChallengesSuccess  Year one, implementation varied by school  Understanding of online learning by “traditional” brick and mortar educators  Large learning curve  Growth  Support by Superintendents and district personnel  Enthusiasm and belief in the program  Growth  Flexibility of program  Partnership with Vendors

19.  Continue to expand by adding new members and students  Move towards having School Districts as the online instructor and away from vendor provided instructors.  Enhance current course offerings as well as increase customized courses by districts.

20.  IU Partner programs  IU 13: Lancaster Lebanon Virtual SolutionsLancaster Lebanon Virtual Solutions  IU18: Lighthouse Cyber ServicesLighthouse Cyber Services  IU21: eLearn21eLearn21  IU 15 District Programs  Susquenita S.D. Blended and Cyber Program Susquenita S.D. Blended and Cyber Program  Lower Dauphin S.D. Lower Dauphin S.D.  Millersburg S.D. Millersburg S.D.