Monday, May 10, 2010

Strategies to Expand Rural Enrollment in North Carolina Virtual Public School Courses

Executive Summary

Interns from the Duke Sanford School of Public Policy presented the findings of their study of rural school high schools students in NCVPS to the North Carolina State Board of Education. They presented information about enrollment of students in rural, low-wealth schools and presented 4 recommendations. These recommendations directly confirm that the online high school is heading in the right direction, since initiatives and processes were already underway prior to the study being finalized. Below are each of the four recommendations and current status of projects/initiatives that NCVPS has undertaken.

RECOMMENDATION ONE – Conduct Rigorous Survey

1 – NCVPS currently conducts an annual survey through the Friday Institute of Educational Innovation in which data is used to directly impact strategic planning for curriculum, technology and support services. Data from the 2009 report shows major increase in stakeholder feedback and positive response to NCVPS products and services.

2 – NCVPS also conducts adhoc surveys that include student feedback, distance learning advisor (DLA) feedback and teacher feedback. This data has also been used to strategically target rural schools and school districts with training and marketing resources.

3 – Student surveys are currently used at the end of each semester to gain feedback related to curriculum content, teacher communication and support services. Students are also surveyed through the annual survey issued by the Friday Institute.

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