Director's Blog for Nov. 2, 2009

21 Century Leaders and Learners:

We had fantastic events in Alexander County last week kicking off our GO LIVE! (Getting Organized and Leading Innovation in Virtual Education) series across the state. We had over 40 virtual participants across North Carolina, and we are in the process this week of reflecting on what we learned from our strategic eight feedback at the school board, central office, and school levels.

Tomorrow we will meet on these key learnings and begin to develop a "solutions parade" that will begin with three virtual modules in November and a face to face event in Halifax County in December. These virtual modules will focus on research, data, and the "why" behind the issues raised in Alexander County regarding blended learning.

For a glimpse at our work this past week, check out www.thevlc.org. This free website is open to all North Carolina districts and schools and features the following:

1.) The video cast on GO LIVE! from Superintendent Jack Hoke of Alexander County. You can also find it at www.ncvps.org.

2.) GO LIVE samples from Dr. Setser and others regarding the GO LIVE! approach. Look for this content to be archived soon in an easy to use access portal off of our www.ncvps.org site so your district can replicate this same approach with the Strategic 8 in your district and schools.

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