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Credit Flexibility Considerations for School Counselors
Credit Flexibility Resources• General Info• Guidance• Case Studies• Web Conferen
ces• 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
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 studies
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:• PowerPoint• Transcript• Q&A Summary
Upcoming Events
August 2010• August 31: Live Chat with Bill Wagner, principal, Lakewood High
SchoolSeptember 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 Summary
Upcoming Events
October 2010• October 5: Web Conference – Credit Flex Communications
Requirements• October 19: Live ChatNovember 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 Summary
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
Web Conference Logistics• To cut down on background noises, we are muting your phones.
• 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.
Experiencing Problems with Web Conferencing?
For technical difficulties, please contact:
Randy PomaroPhone: 630-649-6564 E-mail: [email protected]
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/greatlakeseast
Credit Flexibility Considerations for School Counselors
Featured Speakers:Judy Maver, Akron City Schools/Ohio School
Counselor AssociationTom Rutan, Ohio Department of Education
Mike Hubbell, Ohio Department of Education August 17, 2010
2:00 – 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 PlansElements 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 PlansElements 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 PlanningEd Options Instructional & Performance Plans• OAC §3301-35-06(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 PlanningEd Options Instructional & Performance Plans• OAC §3301-35-06(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 ProcessesUtilize 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 RutanAssociate Director, Curriculum/ InstructionOhio Department of EducationPhone: (614) 728-1997E-mail: [email protected] Ohio Department of Education25 South Front StreetColumbus, OH 43215education.ohio.gov
Contact Information
(Robert) Mike HubbellConsultant, Educational ReformOhio Department of EducationPhone: (614) 644-2636E-mail: [email protected]
Ohio Department of Education25 South Front StreetColumbus, OH 43215education.ohio.gov
Contact Information
Judith MaverSchool CounselorAkron City SchoolsE-mail: [email protected]
Akron City Schoolswww.akronschools.com
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 StepsLive 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
http://www2.learningpt.org/ohwebconference/
Next StepsWeb Conference Materials:• PowerPoint– Available for immediate download
• Video archive• Transcript • Q & A Summary
Archived Web ConferencesClick 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:• PowerPoint• Transcript• Q&A Summary
Upcoming EventsSeptember 2010• September 14: Web Conference – Credit Flex Curriculum and
Instruction (P.E., Career Tech, Fine Arts, Foreign Language)• September 21: Live ChatOctober 2010• October 5: Web Conference – Credit Flex Communications
Requirements• October 19: Live ChatNovember 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 Summary
Thank you for participating in today’s web
conference.
Visit http://www2.learningpt.org/ohwebconference/ to register for the August 31 Live Chat with Lakewood High School