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“We are signing up new schools every day and our biggest priority right now is recruiting teachers to teach the courses,” Governor Rell said. “We are specifically looking for teachers certified in the areas of Earth Science, Health, U.S. History, Civics, English, Math, Chinese and Forensic Science. About 300 students have signed up so far, and our rolling enrollment ends on February 25. Interested teachers can visit www.ctvirtuallearning.org to fill out an online application.” Dozens of Connecticut high schools have asked to participate in the program. “We want to use online courses to increase access to high quality content so that every student in Connecticut will have access to the courses they need when they need them,” said Governor Rell. “In preparing our young people for the 21st century workforce, it is necessary that we employ these same powerful tools to improve access, equity and employment readiness.” Funded by the General Assembly within the 2008 budget, this pilot project is available at no cost to school districts. Students will remain enrolled in their current schools, but will have the option to take online courses that meets their academic needs. (See http://www.ctvirtuallearning.com for listing of available courses). “The state has created a high speed optical computer network, called the Connecticut Education Network that connects all the school districts in the state,” said Governor Rell. “The Connecticut Virtual Learning Center will be using this state resource in the delivery of its online content.” The primary focus for the program is twofold: Courses for students at risk of falling behind or failing will be offered in Algebra, Geometry, English, Civics or Health. Students can avoid summer school and recover credit by taking these online courses during the school year. Interesting electives that may not be available at many schools, such as Mandarin Chinese, Biotechnology and International Business. The curriculum for these dynamic, fully interactive online courses have been approved by the State Department of Education’s Bureau of Curriculum and Instruction and will be taught by CT certified teachers. “Online learning is an option for students that need the flexibility to learn at their own pace,” Governor Rell said. “The online experience is relevant and transferable to future opportunities.” The CT Virtual Learning Center is being run by the Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium (CTDLC). Please contact Gretchen Hayden, Project Manager, with any questions about the CT Virtual Learning Center. ghayden@ctdlc.org (860)-832-3891 © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: $323 million announced for school construction - Jul 25, 2008 - 11:43:17 AM State to reinvest in farms - Jul 25, 2008 - 11:41:35 AM $7 million for furnace rebate and energy conservation loan programs - Jul 24, 2008 - 4:10:54 PM $1 Million for lead abatement in public housing projects announced - Jul 24, 2008 - 3:17:03 PM Governor Rell signs bills expanding treatment and education of autism - Jul 24, 2008 - 2:58:00 PM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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