Download - Welcome to FAVE (High School)
Welcome to FAVE (High School)
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KEEP YOURSELF MUTED, UNLESS SPEAKING.
RAISE HAND FUNCTION WILL NOT BE USED.
PLACE QUESTIONS IN THE CHAT. FOLLOW-UP EMAIL WILL ADDRESS
MANY ANSWERS.
Session Norms
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Deputy Chief Academic Officer- B.A. and M.S. University of
Pennsylvania; Ed.D. Georgia State University
- Over 20 years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, professional learning and educational leadership
Dr. Gyimah Whitaker
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Why FAVE
Provide virtual learning school to students in ES, MS, and HS
Extends equitable access of district’s guaranteed and viable curriculum by expanding resources to students beyond their currently zoned schools
Creates the possibility of individualized competency-based learning paths for MS and HS students
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• How you will be taught - Instructional Model• What you will be taught – Curriculum• Services for Exceptional Children• Day in the Life @ FAVE• Roles of Adults – Student Supports• Principal Search• FAVE Future• Questions and Answers
Agenda
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Blending Asynchronous and Synchronous Learning
Instructional Model
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Coordinator – Virtual Learning- B.A., M.L.S. Rollins College; Ed.D.
University of Central Florida- Over 9 years of experience in
teaching, designing, and leading in online education
Dr. Marcus Vu
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Digital Course Contains• Digital Lessons and Assignments• Discussion Threads
Asynchronous Learning
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Synchronous Learning
Live Lessons
Small-Group & One-on-One Instruction9
Blending Synchronous and Asynchronous
SemesterDigital Course
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One-on-One
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One-on-One
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• The responsible adult at home.• Helps with:
– Technical Support– Following Instructions– Monitoring Independent Work– Sometimes part of the live lesson
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Learning Coach
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• Attendance taken during homeroom, each class period, and on Flex Day.– Attend Live Lessons– Make adequate progress through digital course
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Attendance Guidance
Standards Mastery Framework, Canvas, FLVS Digital Courses, and iReady
Curriculum and Instructional Technology
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Curriculum
• What We’re Going to Teach -Standards
• How the Standards will be Assessed
• Exemplar Lessons
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Instructional Technology
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FLVS Course Tour
Honors and AP Courses
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Chelsea MontgomeryExecutive Director of Student Supports
Nicole WojahnDirector of Student Supports (School Psychology & SSS)
Charity TrowbridgeCoordinator of School Social Work
Shamona HarrellCoordinator of Secondary School Counseling
Scott FarrCoordinator of Elementary School Counseling
Katie RayCoordinator of Intervention Services
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FCS Office of Student Supports
Education: B.A. in Psychology from Hampton UniversityM.Ed. in Special Education from Grand Canyon University
M.Ed. in School Counseling from Cambridge CollegeExperience: Over 16yrs as an educator and school counselor.
Over 15yrs in Fulton County Schools.
High School: Setting the Stage
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High School Course Levels
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• Honors• Advanced Placement (AP)*• College Courses(Dual Enrollment)*• IB Courses** Earn college credit
• Students are recommended by teachers for courses and levels based on pre-requisite criteria.• Pre-requisites reflect skills and levels of achievement needed for success in a desired course.• Proper academic placement is essential for academic success. Focus on Balance!• When choosing courses and levels compete with yourself and not others! Avoid overextending yourself.• Do not be afraid to take advanced courses! Give it a try! Supports are in place to help you be successful!
High School Core Course Offerings
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Pathway & Elective Course Offerings
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Current Fulton County Schools Students21-22 SY Course Selections:
• Follow current school’s registration process for next school year.• Current teachers will enter course recommendations for core courses.• Students will be placed in six virtual courses that align with the courses they are scheduled for in their current school.
High School Scheduling for 10th and 11th Graders
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21-22 SY Course Verification:• FAVE course verifications will be sent via email no later than 4/22.• Parents/Students must submit final schedule change requests to FAVE by 4/30 via the FAVE Schedule Change Request Form.
Students Transferring to Fulton County School21-22 SY Course Selections:
• Parents/Students will complete the FAVE Virtual Course & Elective Selection Survey by 4/16.• Submit official transcript/report card.• Gather course recommendations from student's current core teachers using the Teacher Recommendation Form for FAVE Enrollment
21-22 SY Course Verification:• FAVE course verification will be sent out via email no later than 4/30.• Students must submit final schedule change requests to FAVE by 5/7. FAVE Schedule Change Request Form
Special Education Services & Supports
Services for Exceptional Children
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Executive Director – Services for Exceptional Children• B.S. from Presbyterian College
in psychology, M.Ed. from Georgia State University in Learning & Behavior Disabilities
• Over 15 years of experience working with students with disabilities in grades K-12
Blake McGaha
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Direct Services
• Consultative• 1:1/Small group
course work support
• Additional small group instruction to address IEP Goals/Objectives (as needed)
Related Services
• Speech/Language, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and itinerant services (DHH, OI, VI)
• Provided virtually
Accommodations
• Limited to those that are appropriate to an online environment and the rigorous, independent nature of Fulton Virtual
Special Education (HS)
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Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence High School
Day in the Life
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Meet Armani
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8:15am-8:30am
8:30am-9am
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9:00am-10:00am
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10am-11:30am
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11:30am-3:30pm
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4:00pm-6:45pm
School Counseling, Student Success Skills, Check and Connect, Teacher as Advisor
Student Support Services
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Chelsea MontgomeryExecutive Director of Student Supports
Nicole WojahnDirector of Student Supports (School Psychology & SSS)
Charity TrowbridgeCoordinator of School Social Work
Shamona HarrellCoordinator of Secondary School Counseling
Scott FarrCoordinator of Elementary School Counseling
Katie RayCoordinator of Intervention Services
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FCS Office of Student Supports
Education: B.A in Psychology from Hampton UniversityM.Ed in Special Education from Grand Canyon University
M.Ed in School Counseling from Cambridge CollegeExperience: Over 16yrs as an educator and school
counselor. Over 15yrs in Fulton County Schools.
School Counseling
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School counselors are tasked with supporting and developing students in the area of academics, college/career, and social emotional development. Through the implementation of a data driven comprehensive school counseling program, school counselors provide:
Direct Student ServicesDirect services are in-person interactions between schoolcounselors and students and include the following:
• Classroom Lessons• Small Group Counseling• Individual Counseling• Academic Advisement• College/Career Planning
Indirect Student ServicesIndirect services are provided on behalf of students as a resultof the school counselors’ interactions with others including:
• Consultation• Collaboration• Referrals
Student Success Skills
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Student Success Skills (SSS) consist of six standards aimed atdeveloping students in the area of Social Emotional Learning(SEL)
The six Student Success Skills standards are taught by all teachers to allstudents using ReThink, an online platform that covers:
• Self-Awareness• Self-Management• Collaborative Problem Solving• Reflective Learning Strategies• Sense of Belonging• Social Competence
FAVE students will have the opportunity to engage in SEL duringtheir advisement period 2-4 times a week.
The FAVE Teachers as Advisors Program organizes teachers and students into small groups in order to:
• provide personalized instruction and advising.• ensure every fulltime virtual student is assigned to one trusted adult.• assists with making sure all student needs are being met in the areas
of academics, college/career and social emotional development.
FAVE Teachers as Advisors Program is delivered through an advisement period:
• 9th Grade- 3 days per week• 10th-11th Grade- 2 days per week• SSS, School Counseling Lessons/Meetings, Teachers as Advisors
Program Activities
FAVE Teachers As Advisors Program
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Check & Connect is a structured mentoring intervention aimedat promoting student success and engagement at school.
Check & Connect:• Connects students and families with a trusted adult who:
• assist student/family with problem solving• provides personalized support• promotes participation in school• partners with parents/families.
Check & Connect
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Instructional, Organizational, Operational and Evaluating leader of FAVE
Principal Search
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• Building the Organization’s Talent• Conducts general data analysis and
Evaluation• Cultivates Networks• Drives for Excellence• Establish Strategic Direction• Ensures Strategic Execution• Leads Change• Leads through Vision and Values• Promotes Collaboration and
Empowerment• Pursues and Passes on New Learning
Leadership Essentials
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Thoroughness
Buy-in
Transparency
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School Fit - Survey
Stakeholders identify key competencies needed for the school through a survey• March 22 – March 30• Results shared April 1 @ 5:30 p.m.
https://fultonschools.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6r2xWQQy64keFn0
• A committee comprised of 2 teachers, 2 parents, Zone Superintendent, Deputy Chief Academic Officer and HR Director interviews candidates.• April 14
• School Fit Interview and Presentation• A behavioral Interview to assess critical competencies that
school leadership needs based on survey feedback aligned to the top leadership competencies
• Candidate’s opportunity to discuss critical themes seen in school profile and a plan for first 90 days
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School Fit Interview & Presentation
• The Deputy Chief Academic Officer will make a recommendation to the Chief Academic Officer and Superintendent based on all information gathered. (e.g. Survey, Interview Committee feedback and other data).
• The candidate will have the opportunity for a 1x1 interview with the Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer which assesses: – Readiness for the Principal Position– Fit within FCS Vision and Values
• The Superintendent makes the final decisions regarding a recommendation for hire to the Board for approval.
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Fulton County Schools Fit
Final Reference CheckOther FCS Background requirements
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Background Check
Next Steps
Board Approval 4/22
Interview with CAO and
Superintendent 4/19
School Panel Interviews 4/14
Survey Results Meeting 4/1
Survey 3/22-3/30
https://fultonschools.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6r2xWQQy64keFn0
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FAVE Future
• Colors• Mascot• Extra-curricularshttps://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mLHcDGmBcEu6n9p-O6cAwhQ5flZUibxCgJYBD8CopntUNjZCWThKV1FGNDNIS0dSTFdLUVRVM1JXOC4u
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Student Input
🤩🤩 Your name (and your student’s name)🔮🔮 Why did you decide to choose FAVE?
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Family Introductions
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Questions and Answers
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Dr. Gyimah Whitaker– [email protected]. Marcus Vu – [email protected]. Blake McGaha - [email protected]. Shamona Harrell - [email protected]