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Quick Facts about Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA). Accredited STATE K-12 Virtual School (not charter) Created to meet education needs of all Idaho students. Created to serve as a SUPPLEMENT and service to Idaho Students, Districts, and State.
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Quick Facts about Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA) • Accredited STATE K-12 Virtual School (not charter) • Created to meet education needs of all Idaho students. • Created to serve as a SUPPLEMENT and service to Idaho Students, Districts, and State. • Envisioned in 2001 by Superintendents Association & established by 2002 Idaho Legislature. • Offer 140+ courses including AP and Dual Credit. • Local school and IDLA together are responsible for student success.
Current Status of IDLA Current StatusIdaho Digital Learning Academy • 9600+ enrollments for 2008-2009. • Over a 50% increase over last year. • Scheduling conflicts, course not offered, and credit recovery are the top 3 reasons.
Economic Value • 98% participation by Idaho School Districts!
Demonstrating Value • School Administrator’s establishment, support, and 98% participation. • # 3 National Ranking by Center for Digital Education for Online Learning Policy and Practice. • Wimba: Idaho Live (July 2008)
Demonstrating Value: Idaho Live PD • Idaho Live is a full featured virtual meeting room that allows text, video, audio, and presentation materials to be transmitted live to your desktop. • IdahoLive is having a statewide impact on…. • Reducing Travel Costs • Increasing Opportunity and Access to information • Increasing Professional Development opportunities statewide • Reducing lost instructional and administrative time
Idaho Live – Statewide Impact • Survey Data (Approx. response rate of 52%). • $50,400 saved in mileage reimbursement costs. • Over 3,100 “out of office” hours eliminated! • 97,000+ travel miles saved. • 4850+ gallons of gasoline saved. • Addtl cost savings include overnight accomm, meals, etc. & is not included in the $50,400. • Registration Data • Over 120 trained presenters. • Over 100 webinars or meetings conducted since Sept 1st. • 100% of Idaho regions participating. • Over 600 Participants.