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Clayton Ridge to Roll Out Virtual School
January 26, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment
Nelson said, “younger kids also have materials sent to their homes that will include print materials but also hands on activities. ”
Any students is eligable to enroll in virtual school.
But administrators expect less than one percent of the students to take part.
Nelson said, “It might be the autistic kid or special needs child who needs to focus and not have all the noise or distractions going on in the classroom.”
Nelson says, the program could also be attractive to parents who have the time and resources to spend at home with their student.
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Clayton Ridge Community School District and K12 Inc. Announce New Iowa Virtual Academy
January 23, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment
GUTTENBERG, Iowa, Jan. 23, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ — Iowa families now have access to a new and innovative public school option with the announcement of the Iowa Virtual Academy (IAVA). Offered by the Clayton Ridge Community School District, the online public school will serve students in the district and across the state in grades K-6 beginning next year, and will gradually expand to middle and high school in subsequent years. The district is currently accepting applications for IAVA.
Iowa Virtual Academy will use curriculum, technology and school services provided by K12 Inc., America’s largest provider of online learning programs for students in kindergarten through high school. Over 2,000 school districts in states across the country use courses, assessments, and education services provided by K12.
“The Clayton Ridge Community School District is excited to offer the Iowa Virtual Academy to students and families in our state,” said Allan Nelson, Superintendent of Clayton Ridge Community School District. “There is a strong need for personalized learning programs that can reach children in new ways and help them succeed. We believe IAVA will be an excellent option for families and a success for students.”
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School official addresses state’s new education blueprint
October 31, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment
Another item that is gaining attention is in the area of measuring student achievement. One Unshakable Vision brings up the possibility of retention for third graders who do not meet certain assessment standards. Ryan believes that if this measure moves forward, that could create much debate.
In the area of classroom innovation, Ryan said the potential for a new educational model that allows students to move forward in the curriculum at an individual pace could be very beneficial for the educational setting but could create many challenges.
“That could significantly change how schools and classrooms look,” he said. “What will the bell schedule be like? What will teachers licensing be like? How do you prove the student learned it? What do we do with the student who goes through Algebra, Geometry and Algebra II in the course of a school year?”
The diocesan superintendent said the way teachers, principals and superintendents have been taught to look at education could change significantly as old classroom management techniques will not work very well. That’s where, he noted, technology such as the use of the Internet and virtual schools could come into play.
“There is a great amount of potential but anytime you make a significant change to an institution, the potential for difficulties is huge,” Ryan said. “I anticipate that the challenges will be large and numerous.”
In addition to questions pertaining to the practical application of some of the recommendations made in the blueprint, he acknowledged that the costs associated with some of these changes are raising significant questions.
As the state gathers feedback on this plan, Ryan would like to know if they are exploring ways the state can support “all education in Iowa.”
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