Congratulations! Thank you for choosing the Ohio Distance & Electronic Learning Academy for the 2015–2016 academic year. We have many new and exciting things planned for you and your student! The OHDELA faculty and staff are fully committed to ensure success in all aspects next school year! This “welcome kit” will help prepare you and your student for the upcoming school year, empower you with the knowledge to succeed, and provide useful program and event information.
Student Keys to Success
Parent and Family Keys to Success
OHDELA Program Focus
OHDELA Event Information
Classes begin on August 10, 2015. We look forward to another school year filled with exciting additions and new opportunities! Please feel free to contact us with any questions
Thank you for choosing OHDELA!
Steve Lubowicz OHDELA, Vice President & General Manager
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Student Keys to Success
We want to help you be your best OHDELA wants you to achieve your full potential at school. By listening to our students, we have learned how to help you be even more successful. The more effort you put in your education, the more you will get out of it. Following these tips will help you succeed at OHDELA.
Own your education • • •
Attend class 30 hours a week in a comfortable environment at a time that is convenient for you Accelerate at your own pace while making time for travel, work or other circumstances Follow your individualized learning plan
Start the school year off right
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Avoid stress by knowing what is expected
Put important events on your calendar right away
Ask for help if you feel overwhelmed
Feel rested each morning by getting plenty of sleep
Understand material better by actively participating in class objectives
Start each day with a positive attitude
Put forth your best effort so you feel good about your work
Get to know your classmates through extra curricular activities
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Parent and Family Keys to Success
Working together for your student’s success Providing your student with an exceptional educational experience is our top priority, but your student’s success is dependent on a team effort between student, families and teacher. Let’s work together to help your student succeed.
Here’s what we do…
Provide highly qualified teachers and guidance counselors Plan extra-curricular activities, field trips and social events Set up an educational My Choice account for school expenses Offer free computer equipment, electronic curriculum resources and technical support Individualize student’s competency-based curriculum for enhanced learning
So your student can… Learn in the most convenient environment for them at their own pace Feel accepted and encouraged Achieve maximum academic growth Progress by demonstrating mastery
And you can help by… Encouraging the importance of school work Notifying the school if you feel your student needs additional attention Maintaining involvement and attend parent/teacher/student conferences and extracurricular activities Staying informed about important dates and what is happening at school Review your child’s work and academic goals We know you need support too. Check out our Twitter and Facebook sites to get connected with other families.
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Program Focus
Introducing Competency-Based Education! Now it’s time to start a new chapter in your child’s life, and we’re here to help you find success doing it. By combining online coursework, flexible scheduling and competency-based learning, we’ll create a truly one-of-a-kind plan for your child’s success.
Competency-Based Learning Benefits • • • •
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Adapted to your child’s skills not age Flexible from subject to subject Tailored to match the right difficulty level Unrestricted by classrooms to encourage learning everywhere Personalized for every single student Designed to give students control of their own success
Why it works… • • •
Students set their own learning goals and we monitor their progress. This ensures that the learning is constant and time is variable. This completely flexible program teaches each student at a level that keeps them on track Parents and teachers work as partners
With a lot of hard work, competency-based helps each student reach their full potential in their own unique, personalized way.
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Program Focus
How does Competency-Based Education compare? Traditional Education
Competency-Based Education
What does instruction look like? • Teach to the middle
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• Student centered
How do students receive credit?
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• Passing grade
• Mastery of content
How do students progress?
• Age-based & seat time
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• Upon mastery
When are students assessed?
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• End of year
• When ready
Source: http://educationnext.org/19th-century-education-system-belongs-museum/
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Important Dates
Check out all the fun going on this summer! Join OHDELA at the following summer events June 17-20
Alive Music Festival*
July 18
Kids Fest in Green, Ohio*
July 8
Columbus Family Day at COSI
August 9
The Fest in Wickliffe, Ohio*
July 10
Northeast Ohio Family Day at Great Lakes Science Center
August 7
Columbus Zoo Back to School Kick-Off
July
Southern Ohio Family Day at
August 14
Clay’s Park Back to School Kick-Off
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Important Dates
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Contact us
At OHDELA, we’re here for you Contact us with any questions you have throughout the school year. We’re always happy to take your call.
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