It started as a plan to address the needs of the large community of home-schooled students in Washington County, Utah.  But it quickly expanded to a state-wide school with extra focus on underperforming students.   Today, Washington Online School serves a large population of students who were simply falling behind in a brick and mortar setting and needed the extra attention and focus that online learning provides.  What’s more, Washington Online also serves many students who are elite athletes focused on their training, who require flexible scheduling and pacing of coursework.

You’re invited to attend our webinar featuring Kellie Richins, a teacher for the Washington Online School, on Tuesday, November 27th at 2 pm EST.  During this 45 minute webinar, Mrs. Richins will discuss how the school has adapted elements of their online learning program to meet the needs of underperforming students, including hiring teachers with vans to carry computer equipment, and meeting with their students in person.

This webinar will include:

·         Lessons learned from implementing a virtual school

·         Tactics for helping virtual students facing text anxiety

·         Incentive programs to encourage students to engage and do their best

·         Increased academic results from the program since induction

As more and more districts are adopting blended and full-time virtual learning, the classroom experience is changing. But we shouldn’t leave behind the valuable lessons learned in traditional brick and mortar instruction. While today's students might attend a class as they sit in their living room, the fundamentals of orchestrating a successful lesson, engaging with students, and increasing student performance are the same as they have always been.

You’re invited to attend our webinar featuring Keith Wilson, Principal of Lawrence Virtual School, which serves more than 1300 K-12 students from across the state of Kansas. On Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 2:00PM EST, Mr. Wilson will discuss the lessons he’s learned in the transition from a traditional brick and mortar to a completely virtual setting.

This 45-minute webinar will cover:

• Similarities between a brick and mortar class and a virtual class
• How to ensure success in a virtual classroom using lessons learned
• The importance of student and parent involvement in the virtual classroom
• The roles of the principal and teachers in a virtual environment

Join us on January 23^rd to learn more about best practices for a virtual classroom.