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Credit Flexibility Resources General Info Guidance Case Studies Web Conferences Web Conferences Video Stories Waivers Click on any of the links above to access specific resources or visit the ODE credit flexibility website for a list and description of all resources credit flexibility website For your convenience, please use the navigation panel to the right to view the pre-conference slides.

Guidance Documents Appeals Process Assessment Athletic Eligibility HQT Requirements EMIS Data Requirements General Implementation FAQs Gifted Education School Finance – Fee Flowchart Students With Disabilities Case Studies Delaware Area Career Center Granville Exempted Village School District/Granville Studio of Visual Arts Metropolitan Cleveland Consortium for STEM High School (MC2) New Boston Local School District North Union Local School District Credit Flexibility Resources Visit the credit flexibility website to view and download guidance documents and case studiescredit flexibility website

Archived Web Conferences Click on the links below to view the archived web conferences: Credit Flexibility and Highly Qualified Teacher Requirements Ohio Credit Flexibility: Working with Gifted and Special Education School Finance and Credit Flexibility Mastery-based Assessment Models Developing Quality Student Credit Flexibility Plans Assessment Tips for Credit Flexibility Teacher-led Credit Flexibility Initiatives Using Technology Also available for download on the ODE website for each web conference:website PowerPoint Transcript Q&A Summary

Upcoming Events August 2010 August 31: Live Chat with Bill Wagner, principal, Lakewood High School September 2010 September 14: Web Conference – Credit Flex Curriculum and Instruction (P.E., Career Tech, Fine Arts, Foreign Language) September 21: Live Chat After each web conference the following resources will be available for download on the ODE website: Video Archive, PowerPoint, Transcript, Q&A Summarywebsite

Upcoming Events October 2010 October 5: Web Conference – Credit Flex Communications Requirements October 19: Live Chat November 2010 November 2: Web Conference – Parent and Civic Involvement November 16 Live Chat After each web conference the following resources will be available for download on the ODE website: Video Archive, PowerPoint, Transcript, Q&A Summarywebsite

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Credit Flexibility Considerations for School Counselors Featured Speakers: Judy Maver, Akron City Schools/Ohio School Counselor Association Tom Rutan, Ohio Department of Education Mike Hubbell, Ohio Department of Education August 17, :00 – 3:00 Eastern

Credit Flexibility Web Conference Series Intended to support local implementation of Ohio’s Credit Flexibility Policy – Includes highlights from guidance documents – Connects participants with Ohio schools, districts, organizations to share ideas – Identifies additional resources for support

Overview Increase understanding of the role and responsibilities of school counselors in the development and implementation of a student credit flex process Recommend district and school approaches to managing credit flexibility processes Respond to your questions

Quality Student Credit Flex Plans Elements of a student credit flex plan: – What course content and academic credit will be included in the plan? – How will the student demonstrate proficiency? – What (assessment) instruments or (educational) programs will be used to demonstrate proficiency? – What will be the minimum threshold needed to award credit (% of passing rate on tests, performances, demonstration of competency, etc.)? – How will a grade be determined?

Quality Student Credit Flex Plans Elements of a student credit flex plan (continued): – What are the consequences of not completing the CFP or doing failing work? Or what safeguards will be in place? – Who will serve as the “teacher of record?” – When will the credit proficiency evidence be due? – How and when will progress toward success be demonstrated? – What measures will be used to verify completion of the credit flexibility? – What costs, if any, must be assumed by the student?

Credit Flex Planning Ed Options Instructional & Performance Plans OAC § (G) (G) All educational options shall require: (1) An instructional and performance plan that is based on individual student needs and shall include: (a) Instructional and performance objectives that align with the school district’s curriculum requirements; (b) An outline that specifies instructional activities, materials, and learning environments; and (c) A description of the criteria and methods for assessing student performance. (2) Parental permission for students under age eighteen; (3) Superintendent approval prior to student participation;

Credit Flex Planning Ed Options Instructional & Performance Plans OAC § (G) (4) Involvement of a credentialed teacher in reviewing the instructional plan, which may include providing, supervising or reviewing instruction or learning experiences, and the evaluation of student performance; and (5) Credit for approved educational options shall be assigned according to student performance relative to stated objectives of the approved instructional and performance plan and in accordance with local board policy and established procedures. (6) Each school district shall communicate information and procedures related to credit flexibility and educational options available in the school district to students, parents and all interested stakeholders.

School Counselor Roles and Responsibilities Include: Collaborate in the development of a student credit flex plan Facilitation in the implementation of a student credit flex plan Comprehensive academic advising

School Counselor Roles and Responsibilities Does Not Include: Sole responsibility for development of credit flex plan Instructional delivery Assessment of student learning

Existing Processes Utilize existing processes: Independent Study Internships Ed Options Individual Education Plans (IEPs) Written Education Plans (WEPs) Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)

Questions During the question and answer segments, you have the option to verbally ask a question – or – you may submit a question or comment through the Chat Pod. To verbally ask a question, click on “My Status” at the top of the Attendees box and select “Raise Hand” to let the facilitator know you have a question.

Opportunities for School Counselors Greater focus on academic advising Support a culture of high expectations Increase student participation in academic decisions Stronger collaboration with families and community Consultation with other educators/multi- disciplinary teams

Tom Rutan Associate Director, Curriculum/ Instruction Ohio Department of Education Phone: (614) Ohio Department of Education 25 South Front Street Columbus, OH education.ohio.gov Contact Information

(Robert) Mike Hubbell Consultant, Educational Reform Ohio Department of Education Phone: (614) Ohio Department of Education 25 South Front Street Columbus, OH education.ohio.gov Contact Information

Judith Maver School Counselor Akron City Schools Akron City Schools Contact Information

Conclusion There are elements of quality student credit flex plans that can help you develop processes, guides, and templates to address student credit flex requests. School counselors are key members of the school- based team that collaborate together to develop student credit flex plans.

Next Steps Live Chat: Have more questions? Join us for a follow-up discussion with Bill Wagner, principal at Lakewood High School about his school’s implementation efforts August 31, 2-3 p.m. Registration opens today at

Next Steps Web Conference Materials: PowerPoint – Available for immediate download Video archive Transcript Q & A Summary

Archived Web Conferences Click on the links below to view the archived web conferences: Credit Flexibility and Highly Qualified Teacher Requirements Ohio Credit Flexibility: Working with Gifted and Special Education School Finance and Credit Flexibility Mastery-based Assessment Models Developing Quality Student Credit Flexibility Plans Assessment Tips for Credit Flexibility Teacher-led Credit Flexibility Initiatives Using Technology Also available for download on the ODE website for each web conference:website PowerPoint Transcript Q&A Summary

Upcoming Events September 2010 September 14: Web Conference – Credit Flex Curriculum and Instruction (P.E., Career Tech, Fine Arts, Foreign Language) September 21: Live Chat October 2010 October 5: Web Conference – Credit Flex Communications Requirements October 19: Live Chat November 2010 November 2: Web Conference – Parent and Civic Involvement November 16 Live Chat After each web conference the following resources will be available for download on the ODE website: Video Archive, PowerPoint, Transcript, Q&A Summarywebsite

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