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= Establishing Online Options for Independent Schools: From "buy-in" to Implementation = toc //Session 6: Friday, November 11 from 11:30am - 12:30pm//
 * //Carol Keenan,Director of Virtual Education and Teacher Programs,NC Association of Independent Schools// **
 * //Bruce Friend,NC Association of Independent Schools// **

**Session Information**

 * **Location:** 104 //(Click Here to View the Session Map)//
 * **Track:** Administration and Management of Online Programs
 * **Grade Level Focus:** K-5|6-8|9-12
 * **Experience Level:** Level 101 - For beginners new to the field (0-1 years experience in K-12 Online Learning)|Level 201 - For intermediate level participants (2-4 years experience in K-12 Online Learning)
 * **Exhibitor:** No
 * **Requires Purchase of Product to Implement:** No

**Session Description**
//Learn how the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools (NCAIS) has challenged traditional paradigms and provided their 83 member schools with an array of online learning options. This session will provide case studies, resources, best practices, and lessons learned that will help you overcome the unique challenges leaders of independent school programs often face.//

Session Twitter Hashtag: // #vss104s6 //
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Presentation Materials and Contributions
NCAIS Virtual Website VisNET Website

In the beginning, surveyed member schools about needs of online learning from schools, administrators, teachers and students. Asked what do you want to do. Then created the "heavy lifting" for the schools in the consortium. Did a consortium RFP to get the best quality content. Assembled host of options for teachers. - Kept the Board informed each step of the way for ongoing support.

Session Presentation PDF