Many districts are turning to online credit recovery to combat the challenge of lowering dropout rates while meeting the needs of 21st century learners. Often called the "silent epidemic" in our nation's high schools, the negative consequences of dropping out do not stop with low graduation rates but also pose challenges to our nation's economic and social well being. Join North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS) as they discuss how they created and implemented an online credit recovery program. Already equipped with classic online courses for AP and first time credit, NCVPS decided to offer a credit recovery option as well. Michelle Lourcey, Curriculum and Instruction Division Director, Credit Recovery and Modular Learning, NCVPS and Jeff Page, Credit Recovery Specialist, NCVPS will describe how they got started creating their 10 courses, complete with content aligned to state standards, and describe their mastery model. They will also share how the program allows students to move at their own pace and provides flexible learning opportunities. We'll also explore how Blackboard is providing the foundation for this statewide online credit recovery program and review the tools and features NCVPS is using within the Blackboard platform including Adaptive Release.

1. Thursday February 11, 2010 Michelle Lourcey , Curriculum and Instruction Division Director, Credit Recovery and Modular Learning, NCVPS Jeff Page , Credit Recovery and Modular Learning Specialist, NCVPS Mike Petersen , Manager, K-12 Solutions Engineers, Blackboard Getting Started with Online Credit Recovery: Featuring North Carolina Virtual Public School

2. 20 million users 9 global offices across 4 continents Born from education in 1997 1,000+ of us, working with 5,200+ of you Extended by 2,500 developers and partners +

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7. Transforming 21 st Century Teaching and Learning North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS) Credit Recovery Program

12. 101 Ways to Meet Students’ Needs Culture Cafe Peer Tutoring LEO

13. NCVPS Rapid Growth Over 65,536 students served since summer, 2007 (20- 30% growth each year) 19,695—current active students (Spring and YL) 1200+ Credit Recovery enrollments for the Spring 2010— 50% growth from Spring 2009 (over 65% of state LEAs participating) Estimated by 2019, 75-80% learning in public schools will occur online in a blended design

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37. www.k12perspectives.com Strong credit recovery programs help to knock out excuses for students not to succeed. Ms. Rose Valderaz Director, Virtual High School Ector County, Texas