Oconee Academy Community of Practice
Ended Aug 4, 2017
24 credits
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Full course description
Course Details
Location: Oconee Academy
Duration: Unscheduled Summer Hours
Commitment: 24 Cumulative Hours
Course Type: Community of Practice / Professional Development
Target Audience: The Five Core Teachers from Oconee Academy
Recertification Credit: 24 credits
Stipend: $400
Instructor
Tracey Long, Oconee Academy
Description
Oconee Academy CoP will focus on areas of best practices to meet the individual needs of all students. Specifically, outlined are goals for MS and HS departments individually, as well as, a one day review/refinement of the program. The last day will be the SC Alternative school conference in Columbia which is held during the first week of August.
Course Outline
The participant will:
1. Attend the SC Alternative School Workshop in Columbia
2. Review/Refinement program goals and initiatives
3. Create a master schedule that meets the Read to Succeed requirements, as well as, block scheduling to facilitate smooth transitions from OA to home HS
4. Work collaboratively to develop cross curricular project based learning experiences for all students
5. Incorporate the 1:1 technology initiative to facilitate a more student-centered approach in all core academic courses