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Exemplar: Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Virtual Campus |
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Mission: To promote student achievement at the highest levels through flexible, online learning opportunities that meet C-FBISD, Texas and national standards.
Philosophy: Our students today are digital natives that relate to content that is provided in a virtual, online environment. Our teachers utilize the power of technology to make content more relevant to student and to increase their motivation and engagement with the curriculum.
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History: CFB Virtual Campus began it pilot year in 2006-2007 under the direction of Dr. Barry Dodson, who serves as CFB Virtual Campus principal. CFB vCampus began implementation of online learning using a “blended” model of face to face instruction and student access to online content using the UT AKSME online Algebra I curriculum.
Challenge and area of focus: CFB Virtual campus wishes to expand online learning opportunities and make content accessible to all students anywhere, anytime. |
Strategy:
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Virtual Campus implemented the UT ASKME Algebra I and Geometry online courses at selected high school and middle school campuses in our district. Instruction is delivered via a blended model that maximizes a student’s full-potential by engaging him/her with relevant, concept based online curriculum with the support of a certified teacher/facilitator.
Implementation:
1. Goal Setting: To offer students flexible learning opportunities challenging, relevant online courses that will lead toward completion of their personal graduation plan. The online program provides students with real world learning opportunities through online application.
2. Needs Assessment Question: What was needed to improve student performance in Algebra I and Geometry?
3. The implementation process involved:
· Selecting high quality, standards-based curriculum
· Training for teachers in working with students with online curriculum
· Engaging students in relevant, real world experiences to develop understanding of Algebra and Geometry concepts
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· District Benchmark Assessments for Algebra I and Geometry
· Math TAKS results
· End of semester and final exam data
Partners: UT ASKME K16
Funding: District funds and THSP Grant funds
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Initiative: Exemplar Program for Successful Practices
School Type: Middle/ High School
Service Level: 6-12 grades
Exemplar Categories
- Based on trans-disciplinary problem based learning
- Proven, highly effective instructional approach with traditionally under-represented students
- Promotes college connections and a college-going culture
Resources:
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B. Dodson, Director |
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R. Lewis, Teacher |
| Demographics:
Total Students: 157
Caucasian: 28%
African American: 3%
Hispanic: 57%
Other: 11%
Qualifying for federal free/reduced lunch: 57%
Participating in Special Ed programs: 3%
Classified as LEP or ESL: 1%
Additional Resources:
(Contains information about the program, online learning, and course information)
- See Video
4 minute videocast of online Geometry class describing program - Select Online Geometry feature.
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Location:
CFB Technology and Learning Center
2427 Carrick St.
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Contact:
Dr. Barry Dodson, Virtual Campus Principal
CFB Technology and Learning Center
2427 Carrick St.
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
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