ODE AND e-LEARNING All 1200 Schools in 198 school districts are connected to the Internet. (SB 622) Rapid growth of virtual learning programs During , 50,545 students earned high school and college credit via videoconferencing, 9 online high schools and 817 CC and University classes Oregon Access Network serves 375 high school students a day in interactive videoconference classes $2.9 Million in Formula Grants and $2.9 Million in Competitive Grants for Education Technology The Oregon Ed Tech Professional Development Cadre NW Handheld Project Intel Innovations in Education Foundation Educational Technology Evaluation Many local school and district projects. ODE AND e-LEARNING HOW CAN THE PRIVATE SECTOR HELP? Help Build Capacity Support Training Programs for Teachers and Administrators $15,000 Will Provide Comprehensive Training in DIBELS for 150 Teachers By May, 300 Teachers Trained but 100 More on Waiting List Provide Technology-integration Mentorships Participate in Education Partnerships Take Active Role in Planning Process and Virtual Course Development Support Implementation with Dollars and Expertise HOW CAN THE PRIVATE SECTOR HELP? Assist in Long-Range Planning Provide Training Opportunities Work with Education to Provide Block Purchasing Options Help Create a Vision of Expanded Opportunities Technology Provides HOW CAN THE PRIVATE SECTOR HELP? Moving Ahead This information on the ODE website at:Please fill out the survey. Who are you? What do you do? How might you help? How do we contact you? Join the e-learning framework design effort Contacts at ODE Rodger Clawson Director of Projects Camille Cole E-Learning/Distance Education Coordinator Carla Wade Education Technology Specialist