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The New Calvert High SchoolDesign Brief

An Invitation-Only Webinar for Current Calvert Customers and Employees

February, 2014

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Overview of Presentation

Welcome and introductions Basic Components of the High School Program

The Calvert product suite The Calvert Curriculum Learn-Use-Teach pedagogy Teaching model Diploma and credit Program pacing options Live instruction and other support services High quality teachers

Questions & answers

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Introduction of Participants

Gretchen Roe – Calvert Community Liaison 20+ years of home schooling experience. Six children – 2 college grads, 2 college students, 2 who are still

“Calvert kids”. Calvert School’s Community Liaison since 2006.

Eric Isselhardt, PhD – Chief Academic Officer Former CEO of three independent schools. CEO of the nationally known Kingsbury Center in DC. Vice President at Southern Vermont College. International school and curriculum architect.

Joseph Olchefske – President of Calvert Education Services Former President of two online learning companies. Education researcher at American Institutes for Research. Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools.

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Basic Components of the High School Program

Calvert Academic Model

• Three product offerings– Calvert Classic– Calvert Plus– Calvert Academy

• The Calvert Curriculum

• Learn-Use-Teach pedagogy

• Teaching model

Program Elements

Diploma and credit Calvert Academy Diploma Path

Program pacing options School year schedule Self paced model

Live instruction and other support services

High quality teachers

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The Calvert Product Suite

Calvert Curriculum

Rigorous, aligned K12Analog and digital

Unified LMS

Calvert Curriculum

Rigorous, aligned K12Analog and digital

Unified LMS

Calvert Curriculum

Rigorous, aligned K12Analog and digital

Unified LMS

Live Instruction in Some Courses

Live Instruction in All Courses on a Weekly Basis

A La Carte Services

Basic Services

Calvert Classic

Calvert Plus

Calvert Academy

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The Calvert CurriculumDesigned for student success.

Rigorous Grade levels K-12 Interactive and multi-sensory Learn/Use/Teach pedagogy

Courses offered Core curriculum

Algebra 1 or Geometry Biology English/Language Arts 9 Government/Civics

Electives Fine Arts, Phys Ed/Health, Web Design, Intro to Tech. Spanish language 1 and 2 Advance Placement – Geography

Analog and digital content A primarily digital program with supplementary analog content.

Unified LMSAll digital content on a single Learning Management System (LMS)

Calvert Curriculum

Rigorous, aligned K12Analog and digital

Unified LMS

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Learn-Use-TeachEducation without boundaries.

• The core pedagogy of the Calvert academic program.– The foundational element of our overall instructional design– All grade levels, all content areas

• An “eco-system” designed to maximize each individual student’s learning experience.– Learn – Understand content and concepts at a deep level– Use – Use the content in collaboration and within the world– Teach – Share and present the learned content to others,

actively engaging with material across subject areas

• Each student’s learning experience is….– Informed by research and best practices– Supportive of active learning– Derived from inquiry-based learning methods– Assessed through a wide array of methodologies

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A New Teaching ModelInstruction Without Limits

All students assigned to a teacher for each course in which they are enrolled.

Teacher-led instruction through multiple methods. Group sessions

Structured, pre-planned “lecture” sessions Teacher-planned weekly classes

Small group sessions Use—Peer collaboration, in the world Teach—Interactive across subject areas

Office hours Ad hoc—teacher designed on the fly in response to student questions or a

demonstrable need Student generated—tutorial format

All sessions are recorded and archived in an online course library. Available for independent self-paced use Available for viewing by students who want to review a session they missed Over time, we will build a substantial library of these sessions

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Diploma and Credit Students will be able to receive academic credit and ultimately

graduate from the Calvert High School with an accredited diploma. A Maryland State diploma.

There are graduation requirements that a student must meet in order to receive a diploma from Calvert. Academic credit from Calvert classes. Transfer credits from other accredited institutions.

There are two ways a students can receive a diploma from the Calvert: The Calvert Academy will be a diploma granting high school for students who

attend on a full time basis. Calvert Plus students will need to purchase Live Instruction and/or Diploma

Path support in order for their coursework to receive credit toward a diploma.

Students who purchase the Calvert Classic curriculum without additional instruction and/or Diploma Path support will not receive academic credit for their coursework.

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Diploma Path Support Diploma Path support was created to provide students with the

ability to receive academic credit for their Calvert coursework without attending Calvert Academy on a full time basis. A supplementary support to the Calvert Classic curriculum. Providing a path to a diploma for homeschoolers.

With Diploma Path, students will work at their own pace and receive a package of additional services from Calvert. Calvert’s Advisory Teaching Service (ATS) for instructional support and

grading. Participation in group instructional activities through the course of the year. Participation in a performance assessment program.

In order to receive credit for any course, a student will need to demonstrate mastery of the course material through assessments, tests and portfolio submissions. To be graded by their assigned teacher Included on their transcript.

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Pacing Options Students will have the opportunity to complete their

coursework in one of two different pacing options: School year schedule – Patterned after the traditional

September -June academic calendar. Self-paced model – Students set their own pace unconnected

to a specific calendar.

Students will need to select one of these two pacing options for each year and will have only limited opportunities to change between the options during the school year.

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School Year Schedule

The school year schedule is designed for students who want a traditional school calendar. September through June calendar. Semester breaks. Summer break.

The curriculum and the instructional sessions will be scheduled on a pre-planned basis throughout the year so that students will cover all of the key material during this calendar. A structured scope and sequence of material.

Students will work closely with their teacher and their classmates on group projects and peer collaboration. Weekly sessions.

Students will also have access to large group “lecture” sessions.

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Self-Paced Model The self paced model is designed for students who want to

progress through coursework at their own pace unconnected to the traditional school calendar. Flexibility in beginning and completing courses. No pre-planned breaks.

Students will work closely with their teachers to manage their progress through the curriculum for a course. Close monitoring and communication. Individualized program.

Teachers will form small groups of students at similar stages in the curriculum to create opportunities for peer collaboration and inquiry. Small group sessions on specific projects.

Students will also have access to large group “lecture” sessions.

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Live Instructional Support Every student will be assigned to a specific teacher in every

course. Teacher will monitor student performance and provide ongoing support and

direction. Teacher will grade all assignments and tests. Teacher will be the primary point of contact for the parent and the student.

Live instruction will be provided in every course. Individual courses in Calvert Plus. All courses in the Calvert Academy.

Teacher-led instruction through multiple methods. Group sessions.

Structured, pre-planned “lecture” sessions. Teacher-planned weekly classes.

Small group sessions Use—Peer collaboration, in the world. Teach—Interactive across subject areas.

Office hours. Ad hoc—teacher designed on the fly. Student generated—tutorial format.

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Teaching Corps Basic qualifications

All courses will be taught by teachers with an active US teaching certificate.

All teachers will be subject to background checks and fingerprinting.

Teachers will participate in an extensive professional development program during their time at Calvert. A complete on-boarding program for new teachers. Ongoing professional development on a monthly basis. Teachers will participate in departmental peer sessions.

Teachers will be subject to performance monitoring to ensure high quality instruction for every student. Supervision by a qualified administrator. Clear performance standards and metrics. “Listen in” capabilities for supervisors.

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Contact UsEnrollment Services

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Education Counselors:1 (888)487-4652

My email address:groe@calvertservices.org

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For more information on Calvert, visit:www.homeschool.calvertschool.org

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