Bethany Rayl, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

What is the Clio Global Academy?

• Innovative• Project Based• Individualized• “Researcher” (student) Centered• 21st Century Skill Development• Virtual High School• Program for At-Risk Youth

Where Did the Program Come From?

• Partnership with Inclusion US (the WAY Program)

Based on NotSchool from the United Kingdom10 years10000 students98% success rate

Who Do We Service?

• At-Risk, High School Aged Youth

• 60 Researchers in the First Cohort (Feb 2010)– 31 Males; 29 Females– All Four Grade Levels (9th-12th)– 13 Home Cities– 40 Previous Schools

Timeline for Clio Global Academy

• Found program in November 2009

• Board approved moving forward in December 2009

• Trained staff and purchased equipment in January 2010

• Inducted 60 researchers in February 2010

Program Growth

• Started with 60 researchers in February 2010.

• Program now has 240 researchers with over 200 students on a waiting list!

• Have received phone inquiries from across the State of Michigan (as well as from other states).

What Do We Do?

• Re-engage students• Put education in the hands of the student• Offer a high school diploma• Provide the researcher’s (student’s) tools:– iMac Computer– Digital Camera– Internet Connectivity

How Do We Do This?

• Each team has one team leader, 10 mentors, and 60 researchers

• One mentor for each six students– Individualized communication

•Cyber Experts to assess proficiencies

The Learning Community

• 365 days per year• 24 hours per day• Adult online at all times for support and

advice• Secure learning environment• Ability to collaborate with others – Includes the international portal

Project Based Learning

• Michigan Merit Curriculum• Standards Based Curriculum• Project Based• Cross Curricular• Researcher Centered• Proficiency Based

Researcher’s Idea Dialogue With Mentor

Project CompletedProject Completed

Completed ProjectCompleted Project Submitted to Subject Area ExpertsSubmitted to Subject Area Experts

Project Evaluated Based on Michigan High School Content ExpectationsProject Evaluated Based on Michigan High School Content Expectations

Project Evaluated Based on Michigan High School Content Expectations

Proficiency Award Letter Proficiency Award Letter

Researcher and Mentor Emailed With Project Evaluation and SuggestionsResearcher and Mentor Emailed With Project Evaluation and Suggestions

Contact Information

• Bethany Rayl, Clio Area Schools– (810) 591-7483– brayl@admin.clio.k12.mi.us– www.wayprogram.net