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Virtual High School Meanderings

January 8, 2009

** USDLA Early Bird Registration Rates Extended Until 1/31/09! **

Filed under: USDLA, USDLA 2009, conferences, cyber school, distance education, education, high school, virtual school — mkbnl @ 8:46 am
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USDLA

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Dear USDLA Members,

2009 Banner

USDLA 3rd Annual Conference

Distance Learning: Becoming Faster, Stronger and Better

April 26-29, 2009

The Hilton at the Ball Park, St. Louis, MO

Early Bird Registration Deadline Extension:

January 31, 2009

The Early Bird Registration Rates for the 2009 USDLA Conference is extended until January 31, 2009. Please visit the conference website TODAY to take advantage of these reduced rates:

Early Bird Registration Fees - October 1, 2008 to January 31, 2009
$400 USDLA Member | $475 Non-USDLA Member
Regular Registration Fees - February 1, 2009 to March 15, 2009
$450 USDLA Member | $525 Non-USDLA Member
Late Registration Fees - March 16, 2009 to April 26, 2009
$500 USDLA Member | $575 Non-USDLA Member
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“Take Me Out To The Ball Game!”

Reserve Your Ticket Now!

Cardinals Cubs

St. Louis Cardinals

v.
Chicago Cubs
Sunday, April 26, 2009
1:15PM
Busch Stadium
St. Louis, MO
USDLA invites you to kick-off the 2009 Conference at Busch Stadium to watch the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Chicago Cubs!
USDLA has reserved a private luxury box for our group.  Ticket prices are $113/person and include:
·         Indoor climate-controlled social area
·         Great view from outdoor stadium-style seats
·         Budweiser & Budlight - Beer service will begin 30 minutes prior to scheduled  game time and be available through the middle of the 8th inning.
·         Coca-Cola products and O’Doul’s (available throughout the game)
·         Pretzels (available throughout the game)
·         Souvenir Lapel Pin for all ticketed guests
·         In-Game Scoreboard Recognition
This event sold-out during the 2008 USDLA Conference and is sure to sell out again so call now to reserve your spot!  Please contact Patricia Marcelonis at 1.800.275.5162 today!

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January 4, 2009

2009 USDLA International Distance Learning Awards

Filed under: International Distance Learning Awards, USDLA, awards, cyber school, education, high school, virtual school — mkbnl @ 1:55 pm
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Second day in a row that I have one from a Facebook group (see OHSU: Website Changes & Open Curriculum Director for the first one), this time in my inbox via the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) group.

2009 USDLA INTERNATIONAL DISTANCE LEARNING AWARDS

Call for Nominations - October 22, 2009 - January 14, 2009

Award Entry Submission Deadline -Submitted / Postmarked by January 14, 2009

The United States Distance Learning Association, the nation’s premier distance learning association since 1987 presents its 2009 International Distance Learning Awards, the premier awards for the distance learning industry. “These prestigious awards are presented annually to organizations and individuals, and recognize four categories of excellence: 1) 21st Century Best Practice Award; 2) Best Practice Awards for Distance Learning Programming; 3) Excellence in Distance Learning Teaching Awards; and 4) Outstanding Leadership by an Individual Award. The USDLA International Distance Learning Awards are created to acknowledge major accomplishments in distance learning and to highlight those distance learning instructors, programs, and professionals who have achieved and demonstrated extraordinary achievements through the use of online, videoconferencing, and satellite/video delivery technologies globally.
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December 24, 2008

USDLA Early Bird Registration Deadline And Ball Game Information

Filed under: USDLA, USDLA 2009, conferences, cyber school, education, high school, virtual school — mkbnl @ 10:18 am
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Sorry for going a couple of days without posting, but tis the season…  And I would probably expect more of the same until after the New Year, only sporadic posting between now and 04-05 Janaury.  But when I return the long promised entries on my visit to Odyssey Cyber Charter School, the continuing discussion of Disrupting Class, problems I have with charter schools, and an update from around the blogsphere (which will include a lot of videos posted by Darren over at Teaching and Developing Online).

Until this, here’s something that showed up in my inbox this morning…

USDLA

Emantras Banner

Dear USDLA Members,

2009 Banner

USDLA 3rd Annual Conference

Distance Learning: Becoming Faster, Stronger and Better

April 26-29, 2009

The Hilton at the Ball Park, St. Louis, MO

Early Bird Registration Deadline:

December 31, 2008

The Early Bird Registration Rates for the 2009 USDLA Conference will expire on December 31, 2009. Please visit the conference website TODAY to take advantage of these reduced rates:

Early Bird Registration Fees - October 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008
$400 USDLA Member | $475 Non-USDLA Member
Regular Registration Fees - January 1, 2009 to February 28, 2009
$450 USDLA Member | $525 Non-USDLA Member
Late Registration Fees - March 1, 2009 to April 26, 2009
$500 USDLA Member | $575 Non-USDLA Member (more…)

December 19, 2008

Governor Crist Praises Florida’s Virtual Education For Leading The Nation Study Ranks Sunshine State As No. 1 For Online Learning

Filed under: Center for Digital Education, Florida, Florida Virtual School, USDLA, cyber school, education, high school, news, virtual school — mkbnl @ 1:40 pm
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This showed up in my inbox on Facebook earlier today from the USDLA group.

Big Congrats to Julie Young, President and CEO, Florida Virtual School and President, USDLA!!

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Governor Crist Praises Florida’s Virtual Education for Leading the Nation
Study ranks Sunshine State as No. 1 for online learning
http://www.floridaschoolchoice.org

TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist and Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith today accepted a plaque from the Center for Digital Education and the Florida Virtual School recognizing Florida as the top provider of virtual education in the nation. The Center for Digital Education recently conducted a nationwide review of state programs and support for online learning. Based on the study’s findings, Florida ranked first in the nation for its policies, programs and strategies implemented to promote online learning.

“Online learning is a bright star for our state’s future, and I applaud Florida Virtual School for years of success in delivering high quality educational options to all students,” said Governor Crist. “As school leaders are asked to do more with less, I am encouraged to know our online learning policies are moving schools in the right direction to ensure students gain the skills and knowledge needed for life-long success. And I applaud the legislative leaders for their efforts in providing more options for 21st century learning for more families in Florida.”

Julie Young, president of Florida Virtual School, and Leilani Cauthen, Publisher of Converge, joined Governor Crist, Commissioner Smith and members of the Florida Legislature to celebrate Florida’s success.

“Florida continues to lead the nation in providing students opportunities to learn in new ways, and I’m thrilled our state has been recognized for its efforts,” said Commissioner Smith. “Online learning is another shining example of a way to engage families in the education process, while preparing our next generation of students.”

In 2008, the Florida Legislature created the School District Virtual Instruction Program, requiring school districts to offer full-time virtual instruction programs for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. In August, Florida Virtual School announced its new partnership with Connections Academy to extend online learning options to elementary school students under the new District Virtual School program.

Over the past 11 years, Florida Virtual School has delivered more than 530,000 courses to students across the state and has grown into an industry leader. The fully accredited school offers more than 90 middle and high school courses that are taught by the 530 Florida-certified teachers who are also subject-certified.

“Our focus is giving all students access to a high quality education, complete with the skills and knowledge they need for success for years to come,” said Florida Virtual School President and CEO Julie Young. “Today’s announcement is a testament to the leadership and the vision of the Florida Legislature and the Department of Education for creating an environment that allows our program to thrive and support all students.”

To view a complete copy of the Center for Digital Education report, visit http://www.centerdigitaled.com/story.php?id=108006.

To learn more about the Department’s virtual education options, visit http://www.floridaschoolchoice.org.

To view a webcast of the announcement, visit http://data.fldoe.org/winmed/2008_12_09/live-event-1.wmv

December 18, 2008

2009 USDLA International Distance Learning Awards w/ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Filed under: USDLA, awards, cyber school, education, high school, virtual school — mkbnl @ 8:25 am
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USDLA

Dear USDLA Members,

2009 International Distance

Learning Awards

Call for Nominations - October 22, 2009 - January 14, 2009

Award Entry Submission Deadline -Submitted / Postmarked by January 14, 2009

The United States Distance Learning Association, the nation’s premier distance learning association 2009 Call for Awards Now Open
since 1987 presents its 2009 International Distance Learning Awards, the premier awards for the distance learning industry. “These prestigious awards are presented annually to organizations and individuals, and recognize four categories of excellence: 1) 21st Century Best Practice Award; 2) Best Practice Awards for Distance Learning Programming; 3) Excellence in Distance Learning Teaching Awards; and 4) Outstanding Leadership by an Individual Award. The USDLA International Distance Learning Awards are created to acknowledge major accomplishments in distance learning and to highlight those distance learning instructors, programs, and professionals who have achieved and demonstrated extraordinary achievements through the use of online, videoconferencing, and satellite/video delivery technologies globally.

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