Idaho’s PreK-12 Online Teacher Endorsement

Christina Linder Kerry Rice, Ed. D.Idaho Department Education Boise State University

Overview of Presentation

– The need in Idaho supported by national trends

– Assembling the team and creating a common vision

– The process and the product: From pre-service competencies to transformative practice

– Final thoughts and a walk through the work

National Trends

*International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL)**Anthony G. Picciano and Jeff Seaman, Sloan Consortium Report 2009

2000

2008

20162019

2010

(Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Learning, 2010)

State virtual schools or state-led online learning initiatives exist in 39 states.

(Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Learning, 2010)

27 states plus Washington DC have at least one full-time online school operating statewide.

Idaho Virtual Charter Schools2009-2010

EnrollmentsChange from 2008-2009

Idaho Virtual Academy, K-12 Inc. (2002) 2817 16%Richard McKenna Charter High (2002) 330 9%Idaho Distance Education Academy (2004) 900 4%

Inspire Connections Academy (2005) 568 16%iSucceed, Insight School(2008) 748 115%Kaplan Academy of Idaho (2009) 102Kootenai Bridge Academy (2009) 144

Total 5609 27%

Virtually every Idaho district has a student in an IDLA course (about 14,000 students)

Leading the WayIdaho is recognized as a leader in providing transformative

educational opportunities for all students. Ranked 3rd in the country for online learning policy and practice (Center for Digital Education, 2008).

Leading the Way

The TeamPublic Higher Education Partners

Boise State University, Idaho State University University of Idaho, Lewis-Clark State College

Private Higher Education Partners

Northwest Nazarene, University of Phoenix

Publicly Funded K-12 Online School Administrators and Curriculum Directors

Idaho Digital Learning AcademyInspire (Connections Academy)

Idaho Virtual Academy (K-12, Inc.)

Practicing Teachers

State Department of Education

State Board of Education

The Process April 2008 – March 2011

The Process April 2008 – March 2011

Getting to the Vision

• Public Hearings, Legislative Requirements and Other Approvals

• Parallel efforts: Influence of Governor’s Task force on K-12 Technology Standards

• Institutional Collaboration – A work in progress

Development of Standards and Endorsement

• International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) – National Standards for Quality Online Teaching

• National Education Association (NEA) – Guide to Teaching Online Courses

• Southern Regional Education Board (SREB)– Standards for Quality Online Teaching

• International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)– Educational Technology Standards (NETS)

Synthesized National Standards

• Online Teacher Qualifications– Skill Set– Academic Preparation and Credentials– Online Experience– Continuing Professional Development

• Teacher Practice– Instructional Strategies– Leadership– Learning Community– Legal, Ethical and Safe Environments

• Evaluation– Student Assessment

• Special Needs/Diverse Learners– Instructional Modifications– 508 specific

1. Knowledge of Online Education

2. Knowledge of Human Development and Learning

3. Modifying Instruction for Individual Needs

4. Multiple Instructional Strategies

5. Classroom Motivation and Management Skills

6. Communication Skills, Networking and Community Building

7. Instructional Planning Skills

8. Assessment of Student Learning

9. Professional Commitment and Responsibility

10. Partnerships

Idaho K-12 Online Teaching Standards(Parallel Idaho Core Teaching Standards)

Focusing on the Continuum

• Performance-Based Assessment for Pre-Service as a Bridge to Online Endorsement– All teachers prepared to facilitate a hybrid

instruction model and to have an understanding of best practices in instructional technology

• Performance-Based Assessment for Online Teachers

Standards Alignment: Idaho Core and the Danielson Framework

Challenges• Outside political agendas and “generation

gap”

• Quality Control and Reciprocity Related to Delivery of Online Coursework

• Perceived lack of representation “after the fact”

• Push back from teacher education in linking pre-service requirements

• Ongoing revision of national standards

Leading the Way

IDLA California Virtual Academies Connections Academy K12 Inc. Fairmont Schools, NC

Skoolaborate, Australia

Leading the Way

Demo

https://sites.google.com/a/boisestate.edu/idaho-online-endorsement/

EDTECH Portfolio

The online teacher has participated in an online course and applies experiences as an online student to develop and implement successful strategies for online teaching environments. 

Online Course Storyboard

The online teacher designs course content to facilitate interaction and discussion.

Online Course Site

The online teacher modifies, customizes and/or personalizes activities to address diverse learning styles, working strategies and abilities.

Managing the PLC

The online teacher models effective communication strategies in conveying ideas and information and in asking questions to stimulate discussion and promote higher-order thinking

Virtual Icebreaker Wiki

The online teacher demonstrates application of emerging technologies for teaching and learning (e.g., blogs, wikis, content creation tools, mobile technologies, virtual worlds).

Accessibility Website

The online teacher demonstrates knowledge of access, equity (digital divide) and safety concerns in online environments.

Online Chinese 101

The online teacher designs and develops subject-specific online content.

Adobe Connect Live Lesson

The online teacher designs course content to facilitate interaction and discussion.

Questions?

https://sites.google.com/a/boisestate.edu/idaho-online-endorsement/

Christina Linder Kerry Rice, Ed. D.Idaho Department Education Boise State UniversityCPLinder@SDE.IDAHO.GOV krice@boisestate.edu