RIDEs All Course Network ACN School Presentation 1

RIDE's All Course Network (ACN) School Presentation 1

Why is this a priority RIDE initiative? Enriching experiences with supplemental coursework help students in myriad ways - get a head start on postsecondary success, master the skills required of a lifelong learner, develop social and emotional skills, and prepare for jobs in sectors critical to Rhode Island’s future prosperity, to name a few. The All Course Network is designed to help districts and schools meet this need by creating opportunities for all Rhode Island public school students. The data in Rhode Island is clear. Students benefit from supplemental coursework, and during Covid 19, increasing access to these opportunities are more important than ever. 2

What is the ACN? • The All Course Network (ACN) is a RIDE program designed to help districts and schools offer academic and enrichment opportunities to their K-12 students* outside of the traditional school day. • ACN courses include dual enrollment, career credential, work-based learning (WBL), Advanced Placement (AP) and enrichment* courses. . *new to the ACN this year as a result of Covid 19

• Courses will be offered in person, virtually, or through a hybrid model What is the ACN continued. . . • In August, 2020 RIDE received a large federal Rethink education grant to expand the number of seats available on the ACN. o RIDE is conducting a rapid RFP process and application window to solicit new Providers to offer courses beginning in January of 2021; and o Expanding the number of seats on approved Spring 2021 courses 4

• School-level point of contact – this information will be shared publicly and updates reported to RIDE • Award middle or high school credit to all students who successfully complete an ACN course (enrichment courses do not apply) • Educate students about the All Course Network, including benefits and risks (permanent postsecondary transcript) School requirements ? • Support student preregistration and enrollment • Ensure ACN participation is aligned with students’ Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), academic and career goals, as applicable. • Ensure equitable access to and equitable participation in the ACN, including special education students and multilingual learners • Ensure that students are not restricted from participating in coursework as a result of district-level or school technology • Participate in mandatory orientation or TA sessions offered by RIDE • Approve preregistered students for courses that are academically appropiate, as applicable, in a timely manner 5

Approval process • Every student who preregisters for an ACN course must be approved by a school contact in order to be enrolled in the course • School counselors typically approve students in middle and high schools – think ILP! • A principal or designee must approve students in elementary schools • Note: Parents/guardians create profiles in the platform and preregister their elementary and middle school students • High school students create their own profiles and preregister themselves in the platform. 6

• October 29 – District/School ACN Refresher/Orientation • December 13 - District/School member orientation • December 14 - Courses visible for student browsing www. bit. ly/ACN 2021 • January 5 -11 - Condensed registration window Next Steps and Timeline • Note: Registration for enrichment courses opens January 5 and continues until one day prior to the course start • January 11 - Spring 2021 courses may begin • Mandatory two-week add/drop window that begins the first day of each course for middle and high school students except enrichment classes which have no add drop period 7

Questions? Contact info: acn@ride. ri. gov 8