7. Session 5 Marana USD - James Butler

•  Students repeated failed courses in
regular classes
•  Repeater Courses at both high schools
•  Saturday school program using packet
work
•  Weekend courses in neighboring districts
•  Concurrent enrollment in on-line, state
sponsored charter schools.
•  Provide students the experience of doing
an on-line course
•  Stem the loss of funds from concurrent
enrollment in on-line charter schools
•  Provide rigorous coursework
•  No cost for students to participate
•  Formal RFP (Request for Proposal)
process to solicit bids for on-line
coursework
–  RFP Committee met multiple times to
determine requirements
–  Solicited bids from multiple vendors
•  Review of all proposals RFP Committee
•  Selection of Aventa for credit retrieval
courses
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Rigor/quality of coursework
Correlation to Arizona Standards
Level of teacher support for students
Open entry/open exit
Pricing structure
Technical support
•  Core classes of English, math, science,
social studies
•  Students scheduled one period in
computer lab, either during the day or after
school, with teacher supervision
•  No cost to students
•  Meet with counselor to determine
appropriate course
•  Students/Parents sign “On-Line
Coursework” agreement
•  Meet with E-Learning Specialist to enroll in
course
•  Complete coursework
•  Students must be enrolled in the computer
lab during the school day
•  Supervision and support from a certified
teacher in the lab
•  E-Learning Specialist at each school
supports the counseling department with
enrollment and follow-up
AVENTA 2010-­‐2011 MVHS MHS Courses Enrolled 276 166 Courses Completed 213 86 Percentage 77% 51% AVENTA 2011-­‐2012 MVHS MHS Courses Enrolled 424 258 Courses Completed 309 159 Percentage 73% 62%