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Demand for Chinese teachers high in Oregon

February 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment

“In rural areas like ours, it’s very difficult to add options,” said Rainier School District Superintendent Michael Carter. “This would be an opportunity for our kids to expand and study globally.”

The classes, offered through the Oregon Virtual Education Center, cost $600 per semester, per student. School districts would pay the fees, which go to myChinese360, the company providing the program. Classes will have a maximum of 10 students.

In Beaverton, the district’s Chinese classes are not meeting demand, said Beaverton School District Superintendent Jerry Colonna.

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Editorial: Let our virtual schools flourish

February 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

SCIO — Virtual education is at a crossroads in Oregon. This year state lawmakers have the opportunity to take the right road by establishing a clear and positive vision for online schools.

For the past six years, the Oregon Legislature and the State Board of Education have been working on policies regarding virtual schools, leaving many families wondering what the future holds.

These schools are currently hampered by enrollment caps and other restrictions which limit a student’s ability to pursue their education through online courses. However, virtual schools like Oregon Connections Academy (ORCA) have succeeded in many ways.

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On the cutting edge — Siuslaw schools embrace virtual ed

February 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The district’s fledgling program is one of four virtual education pilot programs for Lane Educational Service District (ESD). ESD’s Instructional Technologist Don Brown provides assistance, facilitation and monitors the program’s effectiveness.

When Lane’s superintendents decided to explore different online learning for students, Brown researched vendors and found those that would best fit the districts’ needs.

Brown said Siuslaw was chosen to receive an award for “Leadership in Virtual Education,” because of its thoughtful approach to providing online coursework, which is based on student needs.

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Could Online Classes Help Ease Oregon’s Education Problems?

August 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Oregon’s schools have at least two really big problems heading into the new school year: a graduation rate of only 66 percent, and a budget crisis of historic proportions. Some education officials say you can address both problems with one fix: getting more students to take classes online. Rob Manning reports on a new statewide online option.

Charter schools and local school districts have offered online classes for years. But a publicly-run online program for all of Oregon is new.

The Oregon Virtual Education Center was born literally across the street from high-tech giant, Intel, at the Northwest Regional Education Service District, in Hillsboro.

The ESD’s Paul Nelson says the center is starting with just five courses. Mainly those that can high schoolers need for graduation — but sometimes have difficulty with. Like Algebra 1, 9th grade English, and biology.

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