1. Thank you for logging in to participate in today’s event. Our presentation will begin shortly. Follow the prompt to join the audio portion of the web conference. For your convenience, please use the navigation panel to the right to view the pre-conference slides. Credit Flexibility: Communicate Effectively Your District’s Credit Flexibility Policy

2. 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

3. Guidance Documents Appeals Process Assessment Athletic Eligibility Career and Technical Education (new) HQT Requirements EMIS Data Requirements General Implementation FAQs (updated) Gifted Education (updated) Case Studies Credit Flexibility Resources Visit the credit flexibility website to view and download guidance documents and case studiescredit flexibility website Physical Education (new) School Finance – Fee Flowchart Students With Disabilities World Languages Video Stories

4. Archived Web Conferences Click on the links below to view the archived web conferences: Credit Flexibility: Focus on Physical Education, Career-Technical Education and World Languages Credit Flexibility: Focus on Physical Education, Career-Technical Education and World Languages Credit Flexibility Considerations for School Counselors Teacher-led Credit Flexibility Initiatives Using Technology Assessment Tips for Credit Flexibility Developing Quality Student Credit Flexibility Plans Mastery-based Assessment Models School Finance and Credit Flexibility Ohio Credit Flexibility: Working with Gifted and Special Education Credit Flexibility and Highly Qualified Teacher Requirements The PowerPoint, transcript, and Q&A summary for each web conference is also available for download on the ODE website.website

5. Upcoming Events October 2010 Follow up Q&A discussion within Ohio Credit Flex Community of PracticeOhio Credit Flex Community of Practice November 2010 Web Conference – Family and Civic Involvement Follow up Q&A discussion within Ohio Credit Flex Community of PracticeOhio Credit Flex Community of Practice

6. Interactive Features There are a number of new interactive features based on feedback provided during the Spring 2010 web conference series. – Attendees Pod allows participants to provide visual cues to the facilitator and presenters – Chat Pod allows participants to talk to each other and submit questions to the facilitator and presenters – Polling Pod allows for a real-time snapshot of implementation concerns and solutions of participants – File Sharing Pod allows participants to download related resources immediately during the web conference

7. Web Conference Logistics To cut down on background noises, your phones are muted. During the web conference, there are several opportunities for participants to interact with presenters and chat with other participants. 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.

8. Great Lakes East Comprehensive Center at Learning Point Associates The Comprehensive Centers Program consists of 16 regional comprehensive centers and five national content centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The regional comprehensive centers provide technical assistance designed to increase the capacity of states to help districts and schools meet the goals of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. For more information, visit www.learningpt.org/greatlakeseastwww.learningpt.org/greatlakeseast

9. Credit Flexibility: Communicate Effectively Your District’s Credit Flexibility Policy Featured speakers : Debbie Alberico, Middletown City Schools Erika Daggett, Sycamore Community Schools Shane Haggerty, Ohio Hi-Point Career Center October 12, 2010 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Eastern

10. 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

11. Overview Increase knowledge of credit flexibility communications strategies Respond to questions and concerns regarding credit flexibility communications expectations and requirements Foster thinking and conversations at a local level

12. Credit Flexibility Senate Bill 311 (Ohio Core legislation) requires local of boards of education to adopt a plan that allows students to earn units of high school credit based on demonstration of subject area competency, instead of or in combinations with completing hours of classroom instructions.

13. Benefits of Credit Flexibility Creates more learning choices Focuses on performance, not time Accommodates different learning styles, paces and interests

14. Communication of Credit Flexibility Options Requirement Local boards must communicate the aspects of Credit Flexibility (the policy and programs) with students and parents on an on-going basis using multiple communication methods. New Emphasis on LearningNew Emphasis on Learning, pg. 13

15. Communication of Credit Flexibility Options State Expectations: Local boards of education must communicate this provision annually to parents and students. As part of the policy review process, local entities must submit data to the state about the methods and frequency of communication with students and families.

16. Communication of Credit Flexibility Options ODE Guidance: Cost – Schools pay when the course is: Included in the school’s regular program of studies; Needed to fulfill a graduation requirement, honors diploma or other educational need not otherwise provided by the school district; Endorsed and recommended by the school as a part of the district’s regular program of study (e.g. online educational program);

17. Communication of Credit Flexibility Options ODE Guidance: Cost – Schools pay when the course is: Provided to students in traditional classrooms in a similar manner; or Part of the student’s regular class load taken during the normal school day

18. Communication of Credit Flexibility Options ODE Guidance: Athletics Are students using credit flex policy eligible under the OHSAA’s regulations? Yes, if the student: ▪ is currently enrolled and must have been enrolled in school in five full credit courses during the immediately preceding grading period (semester, quarter, six-weeks, etc.).

19. Communication of Credit Flexibility Options ODE Guidance: Athletics Are students using credit flex policy eligible under the OHSAA’s regulations? Yes, if the student: ▪ is “passing” the credit flex course at the end of a grading period in order for this course to counted toward the five one credit (or equivalent) courses used to establish athletic eligibility.

20. Communication of Credit Flexibility Options ODE Guidance: Athletics Are students using credit flex policy eligible under the NCAA’s regulations? ▪ NCAA requirements specifically address the types of learning opportunities available through the credit flexibility policy (e.g. online/distance learning, independent study, one course taught over two years). ▪ Those opportunities must be included in the NCAA List of Approved Core Courses.

21. Communication of Credit Flexibility Options ODE Guidance: Athletics Are students using credit flex policy eligible under the NCAA’s regulations? ▪ The NCAA does not allow “credit by exam” courses to be applied to core course eligibility requirements.

22. Designing a Communication Plan Think about: Typical or standard methods of rolling out new district policies Existing mechanisms or materials that can be used to share information

23. Communication Plan Map out action plan ActionDate/TimelinePerson Responsible

24. Communication Plan Actions: Announce the board’s policy on credit flexibility Meet with school counselor and district curriculum leaders ▪Anticipate/research areas of credit flex requests ▪Outline the process for credit flex requests

25. Communication Plan Actions: Develop forms 1)Application 2)Agreement to participate from family 3)Credit flexibility plan 4)Description of evaluation, assessments and demonstration for mastery 5)Others: Athletic waiver

26. Communication Plan – Action Actions: Design information for print/digital ▪ Handbook/Guidelines ▪ Student/Family Announcement

27. Communication Plan Actions Market credit flexibility option ▪ Event/information session for students and families ▪ Mailing/e-mailing to students’ homes ▪ District website posting ▪ E-newsletters/print newsletters ▪ Local media news release ▪ Student handbook

28. Communication Plan Actions Credit Flex Provider or Mentor Communication Parent Communication Teacher Communication Feedback/Reflection ▪Student ▪Educator/Mentor/Provider

29. Marketing Opportunities Credit Flex as part of the marketing mix Credit Flex Information Night event Student Orientation Nights Open House Marketing Collateral Social Media Hi-Point Journeys Campaign

30. Marketing Opportunities

31. Creativity in engaging students Hi-Point Journeys Student blogging, videos, photography, public speaking http://hipointjourneys.com English credit

32. 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.

33. Next Steps Follow Up Q&A Discussion: Join the Ohio Credit Flexibility Community of Practice, a statewide learning collaborative, for a follow-up Q&A discussionOhio Credit Flexibility Community of Practice, – More information, including how to join and participate, is available in the Download Resources pod. – Information will also be e-mailed to participants along with other materials from today’s web conference.

34. Next Steps Web Conference Materials: PowerPoint – Available for immediate download Guidance – Available for immediate download Video archive, transcript, Q & A Summary

35. Archived Web Conferences Click on the links below to view the archived web conferences: Credit Flexibility: Focus on Physical Education, Career-Technical Education and World Languages Credit Flexibility: Focus on Physical Education, Career-Technical Education and World Languages Credit Flexibility Considerations for School Counselors Teacher-led Credit Flexibility Initiatives Using Technology Assessment Tips for Credit Flexibility Developing Quality Student Credit Flexibility Plans Mastery-based Assessment Models School Finance and Credit Flexibility Ohio Credit Flexibility: Working with Gifted and Special Education Credit Flexibility and Highly Qualified Teacher Requirements The PowerPoint, transcript, and Q&A summary for each web conference is also available for download on the ODE website.website

36. Upcoming Events October 2010 Follow up Q&A discussion within Ohio Credit Flex Community of PracticeOhio Credit Flex Community of Practice November 2010 Web Conference – Family and Civic Involvement Follow up Q&A discussion within Ohio Credit Flex Community of PracticeOhio Credit Flex Community of Practice

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