Poway Unified School District One District’s Story….. A Virtual School Implementation Model: Aligning, Designing, and Professional Development Dr. Kathy Hayden Associate Professor: Educational Technology Cal State University San Marcos Stacey Campo Instructional Integration Specialist Poway Unified School District CUE 2011

In 2009, 45 of the 50 U.S. states, plus Washington DC, had some form of virtual education available to K-12 students… “Online programs run by a single district, for students in that district, represent an emerging category of online learning activity (Watson, Gemin, Ryan & Wicks) “In 2014, it is predicted that 25% of high school courses will be taught online.” (Christensen, 2008) CUE 2011

Overview 1. 1.Strategic Plan 2. 2.Partnerships, Summit and Stakeholders Engagement 3. 3.Building and Implementing Professional Development 4. 4.Virtual High Initiative 5. 5.Recommendations 6. 6.Next Steps CUE 2011

Phases Technology Integration Plan Virtual Courses - School Blackboard (LMS) Professional Development

21 Prior PUSD Courses Site-Based / Teacher-Developed College Algebra British LiteratureHealthOceanography Human Bio Civics US History Zoology World Literature

Polling Question 1.Does your institution offer online courses to your students? 2.If you offer online courses, is there an alignment process for course development? CUE 2011

PUSD Technology Integration Plan A district goal is that every student is using technology to engage in learning customized to their needs, master rigorous content which develops 21st Century Literacy Skills and culminates in college readiness Articulating the Vision CUE 2011

Articulating the Vision shared knowledge of principles of effective learning shared knowledge of principles of effective learning multiple opportunities for active engagement, inquiry and problem solving multiple opportunities for active engagement, inquiry and problem solving relevant, real world experiences relevant, real world experiences Broaden relationships to support academic success within the school as well as with the global community. Broaden relationships to support academic success within the school as well as with the global community.

Summit Feedback The On-Line Learning summit participants recognized that a successful launch of a PUSD Virtual High School would require: On-going staff development in online pedagogy On-going staff development in online pedagogy Support: Teacher Union / Administrators / Counselors Support: Teacher Union / Administrators / Counselors Curriculum alignment with PUSD and CA standards Curriculum alignment with PUSD and CA standards Technical support Technical support Sufficient, sustainable technical resources Sufficient, sustainable technical resources

Benefits Systemwide Meet district Technology Integration Plan Meet district Technology Integration Plan Provide options/flexibility for student learning Provide options/flexibility for student learning Build capacity towards customization of learning Build capacity towards customization of learning Attract/retain students Attract/retain students Shift teacher pedagogy Shift teacher pedagogy Extend learning to an “anytime, anywhere” model Extend learning to an “anytime, anywhere” model Online Courses Will……

PUSD Oceanside, Grossmont, Ramona, and San Diego Unified all developing online schools… KH

Technology Integration/21st Century Learning Environment—Professional Capacity Building Modeling and Embedding Principles of Effective Learning and Teaching Technology Integration/21st Century Learning Environment—Professional Capacity Building Modeling and Embedding Principles of Effective Learning and Teaching Inquiry-Based, Problem-Solving Curriculum 21st Century Literacy Skills — Standards Inquiry-Based, Problem-Solving Curriculum 21st Century Literacy Skills — Standards Tier I Basic Integration Application of Level I resources around principles of effective teaching and learning and 21 st century literacy skills. Tier III Thought Leaders Empowering innovative, creative, and technologically proficient teachers to provide leadership in effective integration of cutting edge technology. Tier II Tier II Integrated Practices Expansion of core competencies to integrate the use of 21 st century learning tools in order to engage and enhance student achievement

Directly engage staff Directly engage staff Leverage technology Leverage technology Alternative evaluation Alternative evaluation Professional Development “Teaching and Learning Cooperatives” (TLC’s) CUE 2011

Partnership: Poway USD & California State University Distinguished Professor in Residence Grant 360 hours of support Professional expertise & experience CUE 2011

Polling Do you think teachers should be certified to teach online? Do you think teachers should be certified to teach online? CUE 2011

Approval for 3-District Wide

iNACOL The International Association for K-12 Online Learning Mission: iNACOL strives to ensure all students have access to world-class education and quality online learning opportunities that prepare them for a lifetime for success. Mission: iNACOL strives to ensure all students have access to world-class education and quality online learning opportunities that prepare them for a lifetime for success. Vision: Online learning is a powerful innovation that expands education opportunities. iNACOL supports access to high-quality online learning for all students. Vision: Online learning is a powerful innovation that expands education opportunities. iNACOL supports access to high-quality online learning for all students.

Discussion Forum Creating Student Community Personal Expression Critical Thinking

Communication Scaffolding for success Constant communication in multiple mediums

Simulations Real-world thinking Decision-making Authentic Learning

Gathering Feedback & Listening Survey of PD Experience Survey of the Learning Experience Survey for Future Needs Student Focus Group CUE 2011

Survey Administrators & Counselors

Path to Growth Implemented Staff Development Model Developed Rubric Aligning Current Courses to Rubric Designed Four New Online Courses We are here Outside the Existing Structure PUSD Virtual School Pilot 2011

Recommendations 1.Plan for quality course delivery 2.Effective teaching strategies for online learning are different from face-to-face 3.Teachers who teach online should have experience as an online learner 4.Develop an online professional learning community 5.Modeling is important!

Next Steps: Legislative Update – AB 2027

“…disruptive innovation does not take root through a direct attack on the existing system. Instead, it must go around and underneath the system. This is how disruption drives affordability, accessibility, capability, and responsiveness.” Disrupting Class CUE 2011

Questions? Stacey Campo, M. Ed Instructional Technology Specialist Poway Unified School District Katherine Hayden, Ed. D California State University, San Marcos