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Course Access: How Guthrie Continues Working to be the Best Little School on the Planet.

Guest Author

Jan 4, 2016

By: Nelson Coulter. Small schools in rural areas often struggle to find teachers for high-need or specialized instructional areas. Read more on how a rural Texas school solved this by creating its own virtual school, offering its students much needed course access for graduation requirements.

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Online + Community-Based Learning = VSOE’s Personalized Path

Getting Smart Staff

Dec 30, 2015

Virtual Schools of Excellence (VSOE) supports next-gen blends that combine online and community-based learning, full or part time, for public and private schools.

Personalized Learning

Public Schools as Change Agents

Guest Author

Dec 23, 2015

By: Scott Rowe. The most important thing we did was decide we were committed to helping our school evolve into a 21st century institution of learning and burned the boats so there was no turning back.

Personalized Learning

Parent Power Fuels Rocketship

Katie Vander Ark

Dec 12, 2015

Rocketship's Spark Academy in San Jose supports students growth through an innovative rotational model, a learning lab and diverse technology programs in the classroom. The foundation of the school model includes community, parent and teacher involvement in the students individualized learning pathway on a daily basis.

EdTech

Why Students in My Schools Can Test Drive Careers

Guest Author

Dec 6, 2015

By: Dr. Patrice Prujol. A Louisiana superintendent shares more about the success of Course Access in her school district helping students try out careers they might not have found otherwise.

EdTech

10 Innovative Features of Summit Public Schools

Tom Vander Ark

Dec 5, 2015

Summit Public Schools are diverse innovative high performing secondary schools. They are making their platform and training available to partner schools. Learn more in 12/10 webinar.

EdTech

Course Access: Reimagining What’s Possible for Education

Getting Smart Staff

Nov 30, 2015

Course Access is a state level policy that expands the model of educational delivery, allowing students to complement their traditional classroom experience by accessing courses not available in their own school. This video from ExcelinEd explains what Course Access is and shares the real life stories of several students who found success by choosing this learning option.

Ed Policy

Four Ways States Can Promote Quality in Blended and Online Learning

Guest Author

Nov 27, 2015

With the growth of new learning models comes the need to improve quality assurance systems across K–12 to ensure that only high-quality, proven providers serve students. The 2015 iNACOL State Policy Frameworks presents frameworks for sustainable, systemic change that will dramatically increase personalized learning for students.

EdTech

Smart List: 365 World Language Innovators, Champions and Resources

Getting Smart Staff

Nov 17, 2015

The following list outlines examples of schools, districts, and leading voices around the country re-imagining language learning, including the rapid growth of dual language immersion. This Smart List features 365 World Language Innovators, Champions and Resources.

Personalized Learning

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Self-Blended Learning

Guest Author

Nov 14, 2015

By: Bernard Bull. A form of blended learning that was led and designed by the students instead of the teachers. You’ve heard of blended learning. You’ve probably read about self-directed learning. Put them together and you get self-blended learning,

	Beginning	Piloting	Implementing
From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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