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"Cloud Computing" is more than a buzzword. Check out this article on how more and more schools are turning to the could: http://www.emergingedtech.com/2011/09/educators-use-cloud-based-solutions-to-take-learning-to-the-next-level/
E-learning Success Stories
ELAs, teachers, administrators, parents, and students, submit your stories here: http://bit.ly/ncvpssuccess Please tell how virtual learning has made a difference!
GenerationText SuperUsers
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Teach for NCVPS
NCVPS is actively recruiting teachers in all areas. You must hold an SP II NC Teaching License and have taught for four years in North Carolina. Check all the details here: http://www.ncvps.org/index.php/teach-for-ncvps/
Featured Links
>Follow this link for details on our LOCK Webinar Series. The series keeps district leaders apprised of NCVPS operations.
>Click here for the online District and School Semester Checklist.
>Click here for the online Getting Started Checklist for NCVPS Students.
>Please follow this link to SchoolTube to watch a short video on the registration process.
>Follow this link to the new E-learning Advisors Portal.
>Click here for the NCVPS district calendar.
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New Items
Status of AP World History
AP World History has been revised by College Board for the 2011-12 year and therefore all schools and NCVPS currently offering AP World History have to submit a new syllabus for the course. Schools and NCVPS have until January 31, 2012 to submit the syllabus. We have our teachers finishing up the new syllabus this month and will submit it once it is complete. We are fairly certain that the syllabus will be approved and have talked directly with a representative at College Board to make sure that we are in good standing as long as NCVPS submits the syllabus by January 31, 2012. This is the same process that teachers at individual schools have to follow as well. Once we know the result on our new syllabus, we will post an announcement in the E-lert. If you still have any questions, please contact Marcia Simmons at marcia.simmons@ncpublicschools.gov. Thanks!
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LOCK Webinar - "Peer Tutoring"
Catch the archive of Crystal Pullen's "NCVPS Peer Tutoring" webinar here: http://www.ncvpselaportal.org/1/post/2011/09/the-ncvps-peer-tutoring-center.html
This program was recently recognized nationally, and has proven to have exceptional merit for students. Thank you, Crystal, and the peer tutoring team!!
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On the Calendar: A Look Ahead
Wednesday, October 5
Progress Reports in the Registration System
Monday, October 10
End of 1st Nine Weeks - Early Calendar
Tuesday, October 11
Start of 2nd Session Health - Early Calendar
Friday, October 14
Day 3 Status Reports for 2nd Session Health - Early Calendar
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Virtual Teacher Information Numbers (VTIN) and SAR Data
Data Managers,
Please follow this link to see how to access data for your SAR report and NCWise:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nkNHPcSirPcoYxuh4_BI8nL9LwFLQUz-8jEvIoRZ6dI/edit?hl=en_US
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Blackboard 9.1 Browser Incompatibility Update
After our Blackboard upgrade, NCVPS has been getting used to the new 9.1 system and have learned of a few incompatibility issues that could and will likely affect student use of our system. These issues are mainly centered around Internet Explorer versions 8 and 9. When using these versions of IE in Blackboard, students will experience issues with content being viewable, participating in assessments, and uploading assignment files into the system. IE 8 can be manipulated to be usable to a degree by using IE 8 in compatibility mode.
As of right now, the best suited browser for Blackboard 9.1 has been found to be Mozilla Firefox 3.6 and higher. As always, students and districts need to make sure that their versions of Flash and Java are up to date for these browsers for continued participation in the NCVPS program.
In addition to using IE 8 or 9 in the course environment some of the issues stated above can be overcome by making sure browser history and internet cache is cleared prior to the login to the Blackboard environment. We thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter and NCVPS will keep you updated with any new developments.
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Sept. 21 Progress Report
Progress Reports provide updates on student's course progress. Teachers comments are most beneficial on these reports, showing indication of being behind on assignments, or doing excellent. These reports can be viewed from the "Reports" tab of the registration system. They are posted every two weeks. Take note of the NCVPS academic calendar for scheduled dates the reports are posted. http://www.ncvps.org/docs/courses/calendars/2011-12/11-12.pdf
You will find the next progress report in the registration system on Wednesday, Sept. 21.
Fields on this Report:
· Progress Grade = For all non-CR courses. This will be a numeric grade.
· Comment = For all courses.
· Number of Modules = This is just for CR courses.
· Status = This is just for CR courses.
Please remember that German grades from OSU are reported separately.
Follow this link to see how to access your grade reports: https://docs.google.com/a/ncpublicschools.gov/View?id=dfwwcvfq_1704fngh2vdv
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Fall 2011 Enrollment - Health Education Course
The Health Education course is 1/2 credit course, and classes begin at the beginning of the semester and at mid-semester. Typically registration is heavy for the classes that begins at the start of the semester. NCVPS will balance that enrollment starting in Early Calendar 2011. Please click this link for details.
DISTRICT & SCHOOL INFORMATION
> DLA Contact Information - Be sure to update your contact information in the registration system. Follow this link to see how to update your contact information.
> Central Office Distance Learning Coordinator: Follow this link to watch a short video that shows how to check your district's enrollment, check grades, and enroll and drop students at the school level.
> Be aware of the new State Board grading policy in credit recovery courses: http://www.ncpublicschools. org/docs/stateboard/meetings/ 2010/12/gcs/12gcs.pdf This is for NCVPS and vendor credit recovery programs.
> Find our course catalogs here: http://www.ncvps.org/index.php/courses/catalogue/
> If plan to enroll home school or private schools students into NCVPS courses through your districts, be sure to read this link first: http://www.ncvps.org/index.php/parents/homeprivate-school/
> Please become familar with the updated NCVPS IEP guidelines: http://www.ncvps.org/index.php/educators/operations-guides/
STUDENT SUPPORT
> Find information on your new Help Desk here: https://docs.google.com/document/preview?id=1xIyjRZVIJGMHhSoz2K5EE7krBSN1RzUA70bOG7M1sV8
> Follow this link to see a full list of assistive technologies that are beneficial for a variety of student disabilities: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Am5iphYrw8o_gwzsWHvO3RhhhPop81tLyhfiB-WK4g8/edit?hl=en&authkey=COv327YI&pli=1#
> If your students need tutoring help, be sure to check out our Peer Tutoring Center by following this link. http://www.ncvps.org/?s=Peer+Tutoring
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E-learning Success Stories
ELAs, teachers, administrators, parents, and students, submit your stories here: http://bit.ly/ncvpssuccess Please tell how virtual learning has made a difference!
GenerationText SuperUsers
Follow this link to nominate your SuperUsers!
Teach for NCVPS
NCVPS is actively recruiting teachers in all areas. You must hold an SP II NC Teaching License and have taught for four years in North Carolina. Check all the details here: http://www.ncvps.org/index.php/teach-for-ncvps/
Featured Links
>Follow this link for details on our LOCK Webinar Series. The series keeps district leaders apprised of NCVPS operations.
>Click here for the online District and School Semester Checklist.
>Click here for the online Getting Started Checklist for NCVPS Students.
>Please follow this link to SchoolTube to watch a short video on the registration process.
>Follow this link to the new E-learning Advisors Portal.
>Click here for the NCVPS district calendar.
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"Gold Star" Acknowledgement to ELAs & ELCs
ELAs & ELCs --- Take a bow in the spotlight!! NCVPS School Services Support has witnessed incredible accomplishments from the school E-Leaders in getting your students enrolled, and getting the rosters clear of your inactive students. Many of you are new at this role, and we've observed and appreciate your attention to detail, and using our excellent resources to learn and be coached from.
School Support Services and all of NCVPS wishes this to be an enjoyable, ambitious academic journey and E-Learning experience for each of you! _______________________________________________________________________________
On the Calendar: The Next 7 Days
Tuesday, September 20
LOCK Webinar - "Peer Tutoring" - 11:00 AM (See article)
Wednesday, September 21
Progress Reports in the Registration System _______________________________________________________________________________Blackboard 9.1 Browser Incompatibility Update
After our Blackboard upgrade, NCVPS has been getting used to the new 9.1 system and have learned of a few incompatibility issues that could and will likely affect student use of our system. These issues are mainly centered around Internet Explorer versions 8 and 9. When using these versions of IE in Blackboard, students will experience issues with content being viewable, participating in assessments, and uploading assignment files into the system. IE 8 can be manipulated to be usable to a degree by using IE 8 in compatibility mode.
As of right now, the best suited browser for Blackboard 9.1 has been found to be Mozilla Firefox 3.6 and higher. As always, students and districts need to make sure that their versions of Flash and Java are up to date for these browsers for continued participation in the NCVPS program.
In addition to using IE 8 or 9 in the course environment some of the issues stated above can be overcome by making sure browser history and internet cache is cleared prior to the login to the Blackboard environment. We thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter and NCVPS will keep you updated with any new developments._______________________________________________________________________________
Virtual Teacher Information Numbers (VTIN) and SAR Data
Data Managers,
Please follow this link to see how to access data for your SAR report and NCWise:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nkNHPcSirPcoYxuh4_BI8nL9LwFLQUz-8jEvIoRZ6dI/edit?hl=en_US
_______________________________________________________________________________Enrollment Status - "Removal Pending"
If an enrollment is showing status of "Removal Pending" or "Removal Pending in Process", do not be concerned. This is an internal system code in which will be cleared from the ELA view over the next several days. These enrollments will NOT be charged against your allotment. _______________________________________________________________________________
Peer Tutoring Update!
NCVPS is very excited to announce the expansion of the NCVPS Peer Tutoring Center! Beginning Fall 2011, The Peer Tutoring Center will provide services to the following courses and departments (bolded courses are new to the program):
Biology
Biology Honors
Credit Recovery Biology
CTE department
Math department
Credit Recovery Algebra 1
English 1
English 1 Honors
Credit Recovery English 1
Success 101
The Peer Tutoring Center is staffed by student volunteers who have successfully completed at least one NCVPS course, have strong content knowledge and the recommendation of an NCVPS teacher. Without these volunteers, we would not be able to offer assistance and support to students through the Peer Tutoring Center. For more information contact Karen Creech at karen.creech@ncpublicschools. gov.
Follow this link for more details: http://goo.gl/XKCqq
_______________________________________________________________________________ LOCK Webinar - "Peer Tutoring"
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Tuesday, Sept 20, 2011 - 11:00 AM - "Peer Tutoring"
The next LOCK webinar will be presented by NCVPS teacher and Instructional Leader, Crystal Pullen, presenting the "NCVPS Peer Tutoring" program. This program was recently recognized nationally, and has proven to have exceptional merit for students. Also, see the article on "Peer Tutoring" in this E-Lert.
To access the webinar, sign in here http://www.ncvpselaportal.org/the-virtual-office.html Click on "Join the E-Learning Advisors Live Classroom". (It is advised to test the sign-in and access prior to the webinars, particularly for first-timers.) _______________________________________________________________________________
Sept. 21 Progress Report
Progress Reports provide updates on student's course progress. Teachers comments are most beneficial on these reports, showing indication of being behind on assignments, or doing excellent. These reports can be viewed from the "Reports" tab of the registration system. They are posted every two weeks. Take note of the NCVPS academic calendar for scheduled dates the reports are posted. http://www.ncvps.org/docs/courses/calendars/2011-12/11-12.pdf
You will find the next progress report in the registration system on Wednesday, Sept. 21.
Fields on this Report:
· Progress Grade = For all non-CR courses. This will be a numeric grade.
· Comment = For all courses.
· Number of Modules = This is just for CR courses.
· Status = This is just for CR courses.
Please remember that German grades from OSU are reported separately.
Follow this link to see how to access your grade reports: https://docs.google.com/a/ncpublicschools.gov/View?id=dfwwcvfq_1704fngh2vdv _______________________________________________________________________________
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NCVPS Open House
Come meet the teachers and tour our courses at the NCVPS Open Houses. The doors are open September 12 - 23.
Follow this link for more details: http://goo.gl/EbR3S_______________________________________________________________________________
Why NCVPS Credit Recovery?
Because it is a program completely different from all other credit recovery options -- it focuses on the STUDENT and the differentiation that happens because of the powerful student/teacher relationship.
Learn more HERE! http://www.ncvps.org/index.php/courses/credit-recovery/
Check out the Testimonial link!
Fall 2011 Enrollment - Health Education Course
The Health Education course is 1/2 credit course, and classes begin at the beginning of the semester and at mid-semester. Typically registration is heavy for the classes that begins at the start of the semester. NCVPS will balance that enrollment starting in Early Calendar 2011. Please click this link for details.
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Reminders
DISTRICT & SCHOOL INFORMATION
> DLA Contact Information - Be sure to update your contact information in the registration system. Follow this link to see how to update your contact information.
> Central Office Distance Learning Coordinator: Follow this link to watch a short video that shows how to check your district's enrollment, check grades, and enroll and drop students at the school level.
> Be aware of the new State Board grading policy in credit recovery courses: http://www.ncpublicschools. org/docs/stateboard/meetings/ 2010/12/gcs/12gcs.pdf This is for NCVPS and vendor credit recovery programs.
> Find our course catalogs here: http://www.ncvps.org/index.php/courses/catalogue/
> If plan to enroll home school or private schools students into NCVPS courses through your districts, be sure to read this link first: http://www.ncvps.org/index.php/parents/homeprivate-school/
> Please become familar with the updated NCVPS IEP guidelines: http://www.ncvps.org/index.php/educators/operations-guides/
STUDENT SUPPORT
> Find information on your new Help Desk here: https://docs.google.com/document/preview?id=1xIyjRZVIJGMHhSoz2K5EE7krBSN1RzUA70bOG7M1sV8
> Follow this link to see a full list of assistive technologies that are beneficial for a variety of student disabilities: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Am5iphYrw8o_gwzsWHvO3RhhhPop81tLyhfiB-WK4g8/edit?hl=en&authkey=COv327YI&pli=1#
> If your students need tutoring help, be sure to check out our Peer Tutoring Center by following this link. http://www.ncvps.org/?s=Peer+Tutoring
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District superintendents from across the nation indicated that it would be required to used smartphones in the classroom within five years. Here's an early look at what teachers can do now.
E-learning Success Stories
ELAs, teachers, administrators, parents, and students, submit your stories here: http://bit.ly/ncvpssuccess Please tell how virtual learning has made a difference!
GenerationText SuperUsers
Follow this link to nominate your SuperUsers!
Teach for NCVPS
NCVPS is actively recruiting teachers in all areas. You must hold an SP II NC Teaching License and have taught for four years in North Carolina. Check all the details here: http://www.ncvps.org/index.php/teach-for-ncvps/
Featured Links
>Follow this link for details on our LOCK Webinar Series. The series keeps district leaders apprised of NCVPS operations.
>Click here for the online District and School Semester Checklist.
>Click here for the online Getting Started Checklist for NCVPS Students.
>Please follow this link to SchoolTube to watch a short video on the registration process.
>Follow this link to the new E-learning Advisors Portal.
>Click here for the NCVPS district calendar.
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Last Days to Drop
Please be aware of the last days to drop:
EOC Courses - Thursday, Sept. 8.
Non-EOC Courses - Wednesday, Sept. 14.
Students who are not dropped by these dates will be charged to your NCVPS allotment.
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On the Calendar: The Next 7 Days
Thursday, September 8
Last Day to Add EOC Courses - Traditional Calendar
Last Day to Add OCS Courses - Traditional Calendar
Last Day to Drop EOC Courses- Traditional Calendar
Wednesday, September 14
Last Day to Add Non-EOC Courses - Trad. Calendar
Last Day to Drop Non-EOC Courses - Trad. Calendar
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E-Learning Coordinator's Webinar
School Support Services held a LOCK webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 6. The webinar previewed the new E-learning Advisor's Portal. Click here to see the archive of that presentation or follow this URL: http://www.ncvpselaportal.org/1/post/2011/09/e-learning-advisors-training-webinar.html
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NCVPS Open House
Come meet the teachers and tour our courses at the NCVPS Open Houses. The doors are open September 12 - 23.
Follow this link for more details: http://goo.gl/EbR3S
________________________________________________________________________________ OCS Blended Learning courses have additional space for more schools!
Schools can still request sections for the OCS Blended Learning courses! NCVPS is happy to announce that we are able to pair additional schools' OCS classroom teachers with NCVPS content teachers!
All schools who enrolled students since April 5 into the OCS NCVPS Blended Learning courses can now see their individual schools with sections and students in the NCVPS Registration System. Please look for your school's information this way:
OCSBlendedDistrictSchoolOCSCourseName . Make sure that your length of time for the course is correct -- Block (Fall 2011) or Yearlong (Academic Year 2011-2012). DLAs can now drop students if needed and enroll additional students as needed. Students may go to your waitlists but they WILL be enrolled within a few days.
For any schools who need to open additional sections that are not located here in the registration system, please email Michelle Lourcey at michelle.lourcey@ ncpublicschools.gov. Please include the course(s) needed, such as OCS Blended English I and whether the course is for Fall 2011 or Yearlong 2011- 2012. Michelle will then follow up with additional directions.
All details regarding the NCVPS OCS Blended Learning course registration are located on our website: http://www.ncvps.org/index. php/courses/ocs-blended/
Spring 2012 enrollment will happen when NCVPS opens for Spring enrollment later in the year. ________________________________________________________________________________ Why NCVPS Credit Recovery?
Because it is a program completely different from all other credit recovery options -- it focuses on the STUDENT and the differentiation that happens because of the powerful student/teacher relationship.
Learn more HERE! http://www.ncvps.org/index.php/courses/credit-recovery/
Check out the Testimonial link! ________________________________________________________________________________ Fall 2011 Enrollment - Health Education Course
The Health Education course is 1/2 credit course, and classes begin at the beginning of the semester and at mid-semester. Typically registration is heavy for the classes that begins at the start of the semester. NCVPS will balance that enrollment starting in Early Calendar 2011. Please click this link for details.
________________________________________________________________________________ Reminders
DISTRICT & SCHOOL INFORMATION
> DLA Contact Information - Be sure to update your contact information in the registration system. Follow this link to see how to update your contact information.
> Central Office Distance Learning Coordinator: Follow this link to watch a short video that shows how to check your district's enrollment, check grades, and enroll and drop students at the school level.
> Be aware of the new State Board grading policy in credit recovery courses: http://www.ncpublicschools. org/docs/stateboard/meetings/ 2010/12/gcs/12gcs.pdf This is for NCVPS and vendor credit recovery programs.
> Find our course catalogs here: http://www.ncvps.org/index.php/courses/catalogue/
> If plan to enroll home school or private schools students into NCVPS courses through your districts, be sure to read this link first: http://www.ncvps.org/index.php/parents/homeprivate-school/
> Please become familar with the updated NCVPS IEP guidelines: http://www.ncvps.org/index.php/educators/operations-guides/
STUDENT SUPPORT
> Find information on your new Help Desk here: https://docs.google.com/document/preview?id=1xIyjRZVIJGMHhSoz2K5EE7krBSN1RzUA70bOG7M1sV8
> Follow this link to see a full list of assistive technologies that are beneficial for a variety of student disabilities: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Am5iphYrw8o_gwzsWHvO3RhhhPop81tLyhfiB-WK4g8/edit?hl=en&authkey=COv327YI&pli=1#
> If your students need tutoring help, be sure to check out our Peer Tutoring Center by following this link. http://www.ncvps.org/?s=Peer+Tutoring
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Check out this "flipped" classroom infographic. Innovative teachers are flipping their classrooms all across the nation!
NCVPS In the News
Education Week features the NCVPS OCS program in its latest edition: http://goo.gl/E2y5X. Outstanding effort OCS!
E-learning Success Stories
ELAs, teachers, administrators, parents, and students, submit your stories here: http://bit.ly/ncvpssuccess Please tell how virtual learning has made a difference!
GenerationText SuperUsers
Follow this link to nominate your SuperUsers!
LOCK Webinar Series
Follow this link for details on our LOCK series. LOCK webinars are professional development opportunities, specifically planned for distirct E-learning Coordinators and school E-learning Advisors to keep apprised of the NCVPS operations.
Teach for NCVPS
NCVPS is actively recruiting teachers in all areas. You must hold an SP II NC Teaching License and have taught for four years in North Carolina. Check all the details here: http://www.ncvps.org/index.php/teach-for-ncvps/
Professional Networking
Facebook at Facebook/ncvps
Twitter at Twitter/MyVLC
E-lert Subscription
Subscribe here http://www.ncvpselaportal.org/e-lerts.html.
Featured Links
>Follow this link to view our current enrollment options.
>Click here for the online District and School Semester Checklist.
>Click here for the online Getting Started Checklist for NCVPS Students.
>Please follow this link to SchoolTube to watch a short video on the registration process.
>Follow this link to the new E-learning Advisors Portal.
>Click here for the NCVPS district calendar.
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Calendar Adjustments
Due to the inclement weather and damage from Hurricane Irene in the eastern portion of the state, NCVPS has had to introduce some modifications to the Fall 2011 calendar. These changes will directly impact you and your students. Please read the outline of changes below, and adjust accordingly.- Fall 2011 and Yearlong 2011 Admin Drops have been canceled.
- The Sept 2nd report will now be a No-Show report indicating the participation of your students
- EOC courses will have an extended add period through Sept 8th. The last day of EOC drops will continue to be Sept 8th.
- Non-EOC courses will have extended dates for adds and drops. You will now be able to add and drop students through Sept 14th.
- We will accommodate OCS registration depending on capacity, by request through Sept 8th.
Thank you for your patience in the last minute change in schedule due to the impact of Hurricane Irene.
NOTE TO ALL ELA and ELCs
E-learning Advisors and E-learning Coordinators, please take this time to carefully review your "no-show" report as well as update contact information and student information in the registration system. This is VERY IMPORTANT as students who are not dropped by the Sept. 14th deadline will be charged to your school district's NCVPS allotment.
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Waitlist Update
NCVPS has experienced a steep increase of students in the last five days. Be assured, the NCVPS Curriculum & Instruction staff are monitoring the waitlists closely, additional teachers have recently been hired, enrollment and drop deadlines have been extended, and other measures are being taken to accommodate as many waitlisted students as possible. Please see the new add/drop extended dates that have been updated on the calendar.
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"No Show" Report
On Sept 6 - a "No-Show" report will be available in your Registration System account, Reports tab. If the “No Show” column on the report has notation of “no show”, ELAs need to assess whether the student should be dropped or remain enrolled. This is VERY IMPORTANT as students who are not dropped by the Sept. 14th deadline will be charged to your school district's NCVPS allotment.
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Emergency Adds
Seniors who need a class for graduation purposes and are still on a waiting list should be identified and their names submitted to your regional VLC. Seniors will be given priority status for adds AFTER the add date. Please NOTE: All enrollment types will be accommodated based on section availability. Thank you"
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District Training Webinar
The NCVPS School Support Team has scheduled a training session for all E-Learning Coordinators and all E-Learning Advisors on Tuesday, September 6th at 11:00 a.m..
The webinar presentation is predicted not to exceed much more than 30 minutes, with Q&A following.
To join the webinar, follow this link to log in with your name and district. E-learning Advisor's Live Classroom
(copy and paste this URL into your browser if the hyperlink does not work: http://ncvpsclassroom.wimba. com/launcher.cgi?room=_ncvps_ s__4100_1_182855
If you are unable to join by computer, you can use the call-in number at (201) 549-7595 / pin: 15016137
The webinar will be archived and can be viewed at your convenience should you have a schedule conflict at 11:00.
Additional updates will be mentioned after the conclusion LOCK webinar, but will not be archived.
This information will be detailed in the weekly e-lerts found on the ELA Portal.
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NCVPS Open House
Come meet the teachers and tour our courses at the NCVPS Open Houses. The doors are open September 12 - 23.
Follow this link for more details: http://goo.gl/EbR3S
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Updating School Contact Information
We know that we've had a great number of changes in E-learning Advisors in the districts. It's essential that all schools have up-to-date contact information in the registration system. Instructors must have accurate ELA contact information.
Follow this link to see how to update your contact information in the system: http://bit.ly/updatecontactinfo
District Office E-learning Coordinators can check their school ELAs rosters by running their district enrollment reports.
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The Next 2 Weeks
Tuesday, August 30
Day 3 Status Report - Traditional Calendar
Tuesday, September 6
No-Show Reports in Registration System - Traditional Calendar
Wednesday, September 7
Progress Reports - Early Calendar
Report Admin Drop Corrections to Teachers - Traditional Calendar
Thursday, September 8
Last Day to Add EOC Courses - Traditional Calendar
Last Day to Add OCS Courses - Traditional Calendar
Last Day to Drop EOC Courses- Traditional Calendar
Wednesday, September 14
Last Day to Add Non-EOC Courses - Trad. Calendar
Last Day to Drop Non-EOC Courses - Trad. Calendar
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LOCK Session - NCVPS Grading Policy
Dr. Tracy Weeks discusses the NCVPS grading policy. Follow this link to the archived presentation.
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Hurricane Irene & Inclement Weather
With the impending Hurricane potentially making landfall somewhere along the NC coast, we here at NCVPS are very aware of the impact that it may have on the both NC teachers and students. We are first and foremost concerned with the safety of everyone in the NCVPS family.
Many students and teachers in North Carolina’s coastal regions and beyond will likely be impacted by the approaching hurricane. This may also impact the connectivity for not only NCVPS students, but also for NCVPS teachers, and that will have an impact on students across the state.
The NCVPS virtual learning consultants will notify districts about teachers who have lost connectivity. and we will have a plan for that, as well.
Districts should report to their VLCs any closures due to inclement weather, and notify students immediately of any services that may be interrupted due to inclement weather that may affect NCVPS operations.
NCVPS teachers will work with individual students who are impacted by the storm. A plan will be created to get those students back on track.
Please look for further inclement weather messages from NCVPS and review our inclement weather policy here.
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Peer Tutoring Message
Welcome to Fall 2011!! As much as I hate to see the summer go, I am excited about beginning the new school year with NCVPS!
I write to you today with great news. The NCVPS Peer Tutoring Center will begin staffing the "school" tab in Pronto beginning Thursday, August 25. The tutors will be available to answer "Quick Questions" for all students. YES! You read that correctly! Tutors will be providing Quick Questions services via the "school" tab in Pronto for all students!! This service will be available for the first three weeks of the fall semester.
During the first few weeks of school, students typically encounter the same issues and have similar questions. For example, "Why isn't my blog showing up in the grade center?" "How do I reply to a discussion board?" "How do I know when my assignments are due?" "What is the last day of the semester?" The tutors are able to answer these questions and more for our students.
Here are a couple tips to help make your students aware of this service:
1) Share information about this service in your orientation sessions.
2) Print and post this Quick Questions Image: http://152.46.13.240/CTE% 20Content/PeerTutor/ prontohelp.png
3) Direct students to the "school" tab in Pronto if their instructor is not available to answer their questions
4) Share this Quick Question How To video: http://www.screencast.com/t/ hEiKV9b9kk
Again, thank you for supporting our students and the Peer Tutoring Center.
Crystal Pullen & Gary Langnor
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Change in AP Statistics Required Materials
Great News! The ActivStats software required in the past for AP Statistics course is no longer required. We have listened to feedback received from schools over the past few years concerning the ActivStats software. As it was difficult and/or costly for schools to purchase this software for the AP Statistics course, a team worked diligently over the summer to remove the lessons and activities that required the use of this software. To view the current requirements for AP Statistics, please view the Textbook and Tech Requirements linked here.
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OCS Blended Learning courses have additional space for more schools!
Schools can still request sections for the OCS Blended Learning courses! NCVPS is happy to announce that we are able to pair additional schools' OCS classroom teachers with NCVPS content teachers!
All schools who enrolled students since April 5 into the OCS NCVPS Blended Learning courses can now see their individual schools with sections and students in the NCVPS Registration System. Please look for your school's information this way:
OCSBlendedDistrictSchoolOCSCou rseName . Make sure that your length of time for the course is correct -- Block (Fall 2011) or Yearlong (Academic Year 2011-2012). DLAs can now drop students if needed and enroll additional students as needed. Students may go to your waitlists but they WILL be enrolled within a few days.
For any schools who need to open additional sections that are not located here in the registration system, please email Michelle Lourcey at michelle.lourcey@ ncpublicschools.gov. Please include the course(s) needed, such as OCS Blended English I and whether the course is for Fall 2011 or Yearlong 2011- 2012. Michelle will then follow up with additional directions.
All details regarding the NCVPS OCS Blended Learning course registration are located on our website: http://www.ncvps.org/index. php/courses/ocs-blended/
Spring 2012 enrollment will happen when NCVPS opens for Spring enrollment later in the year.
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Why NCVPS Credit Recovery?
Because it is a program completely different from all other credit recovery options -- it focuses on the STUDENT and the differentiation that happens because of the powerful student/teacher relationship.
Learn more HERE! http://www.ncvps.org/index.php/courses/credit-recovery/
Check out the Testimonial link!
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Fall 2011 Enrollment - Health Education Course
The Health Education course is 1/2 credit course, and classes begin at the beginning of the semester and at mid-semester. Typically registration is heavy for the classes that begins at the start of the semester. NCVPS will balance that enrollment starting in Early Calendar 2011. Please click this link for details.
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Reminders
DISTRICT & SCHOOL INFORMATION
> DLA Contact Information - Be sure to update your contact information in the registration system. Follow this link to see how to update your contact information.
> Central Office Distance Learning Coordinator: Follow this link to watch a short video that shows how to check your district's enrollment, check grades, and enroll and drop students at the school level.
> Be aware of the new State Board grading policy in credit recovery courses: http://www.ncpublicschools. org/docs/stateboard/meetings/ 2010/12/gcs/12gcs.pdf This is for NCVPS and vendor credit recovery programs.
> Find our course catalogs here: http://www.ncvps.org/index.php/courses/catalogue/
> If plan to enroll home school or private schools students into NCVPS courses through your districts, be sure to read this link first: http://www.ncvps.org/index.php/parents/homeprivate-school/
> Please become familar with the updated NCVPS IEP guidelines: http://www.ncvps.org/index.php/educators/operations-guides/
STUDENT SUPPORT
> Find information on your new Help Desk here: https://docs.google.com/document/preview?id=1xIyjRZVIJGMHhSoz2K5EE7krBSN1RzUA70bOG7M1sV8
> Follow this link to see a full list of assistive technologies that are beneficial for a variety of student disabilities: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Am5iphYrw8o_gwzsWHvO3RhhhPop81tLyhfiB-WK4g8/edit?hl=en&authkey=COv327YI&pli=1#
> If your students need tutoring help, be sure to check out our Peer Tutoring Center by following this link. http://www.ncvps.org/?s=Peer+Tutoring
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