Did You Know?

Are you interested in how your student(s) are progressing? Since the standardized testing was canceled this past year, you can administer the Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments by yourself! (You will need to let me know that you would like to do this, as I will need to approve access.)

How students can take CAASPP Interim Assessments at Home

Work Samples - Repost

Just in case you haven't submitted already...

What and Why...
Twice per school year, (once each semester) Visions collects official work samples from students. These samples are intended to show our auditors that our enrolled students are actually enrolled, and that they are engaging in the academic activities on their master agreement and semester plan. They are also used to demonstrate that there is a responsible adult who is reviewing and or grading their work.

When..
Due at our LP2 Meeting

How...
Samples must be work from LP1. You may submit samples from your own curriculum, use the provided samples (grades K-8), or any combination of the two. (9th - 12th grade courses are so variable that it is impossible to create packets.)

Please provide one written sample from each subject.

Instructions for using provided samples (K-8th grades): 

• Download and print the work sample packet or individual pages you intend to use.
• Have your student complete the worksheet(s).
• Grade and or comment on each sample in a different color than the student worked.
• Please do not put dates or LP#s on worksheets.
• Please leave upper right corner blank for the school's generated label.
• Match the standard code on your semester plan drop-downs for LP1 to the one on the sample. (Change the code if you need to, or we can do it together at the meeting.)
• Either scan and email the samples to me or take a clear, level picture of the entire sample with your phone and text it to me. I will confirm that I received them and let you know if I need anything else. If you choose to do a work sample via Google Docs, just share the document with me allowing me to edit it.

If you would rather submit samples from your own curriculum (all 9-12th graders):

• Samples cannot be from a religious publisher (handouts, worksheets with publisher’s name on them). Handwritten work on blank or lined paper that is from religious curriculum, but is not addressing religious themes, is fine.
• Match the standard drop-downs on your semester plan for LP1 to the samples. You can make your best guess here, and I will help you when I collect the samples.
• Samples cannot be a test or multiple choice, they must show student work. (Samples where student just matches, underlines, or circles items are not sufficient, there must be some written work on the page
• Grade and or comment on each sample in a different color than the student worked.
• Please do not put dates or LP#s on worksheets.
• When possible, please leave upper right corner blank for label.
• Either scan and email the samples to me or take a clear, level picture of the entire sample with your phone and text it to me. I will confirm that I received them and let you know if I need anything else. If you choose to do a work sample via Google Docs, just share the document with me allowing me to edit it.

• K-8 Fall Sample Packet Folder

Please don't hesitate to call, text, or email with questions about work samples.

This Week's Meeting Schedule

 LP2 Agenda - Fall Work Samples
Monday 9/21
Teacher Meetings

Tuesday 
Virtual
11:00 - Willow H.
12:00 - Sterling & Allie

2:00 - Wyatt

Wednesday
Virtual
11:00 - Lucas & Elias
2:00 - Camryn

Thursday
Virtual
11:00 - Skyler

12:00 - Jacob

1:00 - Baruch & Ana

Friday
Office Day

Upcoming & Notable

Notable: 

From the ordering center: "Due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19 and the extreme demand for distance learning materials, curriculum and technology orders may take 4 weeks or longer after the processed date (see “Completed On” date shown on Order Details page) to arrive. Please know that if an item has a processed status then the partner is filling the order as quickly as possible."

LP2 Begins: Monday, September 21

Add/Drop Deadline: Friday, October 16 (high school students only)

LP3 Begins: Monday, October 19

Free Brain Pop!

From the WIRE...

BrainPOP, BrainPOP Jr., and BrainPOP ELL (ELL is for students who are learning English) are now available for free to Visions students. BrainPOP is an online learning program that creates animated resources to support educators and engage K-8 students.

Available content includes movies, quizzes, games, mobileapps, activity pages, and much more covering hundreds of topics within Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Technology, Arts & Music, and Health.

BrainPOP accounts can be created using these instructions.

Visions iReady Pilot Program - Repost

 I need 5 students (grades K-8) to volunteer for Visions's iReady pilot program.

 

What is iReady?

Actionable Insights. Engaging Instruction. Meaningful Growth.

i‑Ready is a comprehensive assessment and instruction program that empowers educators with the resources they need to help all students succeed. By connecting Diagnostic data and Personalized Instruction, i‑Ready reduces complexity, saves educators time, and makes differentiated instruction achievable in every classroom. i‑Ready:

• Provides user-friendly dashboards and clear reports with actionable data that give teachers a foundational understanding of students’ strengths and areas of need.
• Enables educators to confidently determine each student’s on-grade level proficiency based on state and national standards.
• Delivers online lessons that provide tailored instruction and practice for each student to accelerate growth.
• Supports teachers with in-the-moment resources for remediation and reteaching at individualized, small group, and whole class levels of instruction.
• Is research-based and proven to work—students who use i‑Ready Personalized Instruction make remarkable learning gains.
• Includes dedicated service and support at every step of the implementation journey through i‑Ready Partners.
• Supports teachers and leaders during the 2020-2021 school year wherever they are learning. Learn how.

For more info about iReady: https://www.curriculumassociates.com/products/i-ready/tour

Visions will pay for the cost of the subscription for students participating in the pilot program. During the pilot program students will be expected to:

• Complete the initial assessment during LP1
• Aim for 45 minutes per week of instruction
• Complete another assessment in spring

Please email me asap if you are interested. Program begins September 8th.

This Week's Meeting Schedule

LP1 Agenda - Fall Semester Plans & Fall Work Samples

Monday 9/14

Office Day/Teacher Meetings

Tuesday
Virtual
11:00 - Camryn

Wednesday

Office Day/Teacher Meetings

Thursday
Office Day/Teacher Meetings

Friday
Office Day/Teacher Meetings

This Week's Meeting Schedule

LP1 Agenda - Fall Semester Plans & Fall Work Samples

Monday 9/7
Labor Day - No School

Tuesday - Cancelled due to power outage
Virtual
1:00 - Camryn

2:30 - Billy & Ari

Wednesday
Virtual
11:00 - Hailee & Lyla
1:00 - Hunter

2:00 - Uriah*

3:00 - McKenna

Thursday
Virtual
11:00 - Elijah & Hazel

1:00 - Akira

2:00 - Jonah

4:00 - Jette

Friday
Office Day/Teacher Meetings

Work Samples

Let's try to get Semester 1 work samples done for our first meeting. Why? because you will be doing some schoolwork anyway, so why not get these out of the way early? If we can get them done for our first meeting, we will have time to troubleshoot any issues that arise. 

What and Why...
Twice per school year, (once each semester) Visions collects official work samples from students. These samples are intended to show our auditors that our enrolled students are actually enrolled, and that they are engaging in the academic activities on their master agreement and semester plan. They are also used to demonstrate that there is a responsible adult who is reviewing and or grading their work.

When..
Let's try to get them done at our LP1 meeting!

How...
Samples must be work from LP1. You may submit samples from your own curriculum, use the provided samples (grades K-8), or any combination of the two. (9th - 12th grade courses are so variable that it is impossible to create packets.)

Please provide one written sample from each subject.

Instructions for using provided samples (K-8th grades): 

• Download and print the work sample packet or individual pages you intend to use.
• Have your student complete the worksheet(s).
• Grade and or comment on each sample in a different color than the student worked.
• Please do not put dates or LP#s on worksheets.
• Please leave upper right corner blank for the school's generated label.
• Match the standard code on your semester plan drop-downs for LP1 to the one on the sample. (Change the code if you need to, or we can do it together at the meeting.)
• Either scan and email the samples to me or take a clear, level picture of the entire sample with your phone and text it to me. I will confirm that I received them and let you know if I need anything else. If you choose to do a work sample via Google Docs, just share the document with me allowing me to edit it.

If you would rather submit samples from your own curriculum (all 9-12th graders):

• Samples cannot be from a religious publisher (handouts, worksheets with publisher’s name on them). Handwritten work on blank or lined paper that is from religious curriculum, but is not addressing religious themes, is fine.
• Match the standard drop-downs on your semester plan for LP1 to the samples. You can make your best guess here, and I will help you when I collect the samples.
• Samples cannot be a test or multiple choice, they must show student work. (Samples where student just matches, underlines, or circles items are not sufficient, there must be some written work on the page
• Grade and or comment on each sample in a different color than the student worked.
• Please do not put dates or LP#s on worksheets.
• When possible, please leave upper right corner blank for label.
• Either scan and email the samples to me or take a clear, level picture of the entire sample with your phone and text it to me. I will confirm that I received them and let you know if I need anything else. If you choose to do a work sample via Google Docs, just share the document with me allowing me to edit it.

• K-8 Fall Sample Packet Folder

Please don't hesitate to call, text, or email with questions about work samples.

This Week's Meeting Schedule

LP1 Agenda - Fall Semester Plans & Fall Work Samples

Monday 8/31
Teacher Work Day

Tuesday
Virtual
11:00 - Tiffany, Madison & Logan

2:00 - Jasmine, Roxie & Fiona

Wednesday
Virtual
11:00 - Charlotte
12:00 - Uriah

2:00 - Savannah

3:00 - Ella

Thursday
Virtual
11:00 - Jaxon, Sarah & Paul

3:30 - Jezzy

Friday
Office Day/Teacher Meetings

Back to School!

 

School starts tomorrow!

Are you ready?

Do you have your curriculum? 

Have you confirmed our LP1 Meeting?

Have you started to populate your semester plans?

Are you confident in what you are going to do this week?

If so, you are READY!

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me. I am here to help.

This Week's Meeting Schedule

 LP1 Agenda - Fall Semester Plans & Fall Work Samples

Monday 8/24
Teacher Work Day

Tuesday
Virtual
11:00 - Willow H.

12:00 - Sterling & Allie

2:00 - Wyatt

Wednesday
Virtual
11:00 - Lucas & Elias
2:00 - Camryn

Thursday
Virtual
11:00 - Skyler

12:00 - Jacob

1:00 - Baruch & Ana

Friday
Office Day

Virtual

12:00 - Uriah*

New Policies - Effective June 2020

Important WIRE post...please read. The reimbursement section is the one that I feel will negatively impact some families: As of June 2020, Visions will no longer accept reimbursements for enrichment services (i.e. classes, lessons, conferences, trainings, etc)

Hi Home School families,

In order to continue to provide excellent service to Home School families, Visions In Education is offering the same funding to Home School students in the 2020/21 school year as was offered in the 2019/20 school year. Additionally, Visions has increased technology options for students and has also reviewed and updated certain policies and procedures to ensure all students and families continue to have access to the services provided. These new policies and offerings become effective on July 1, 2020.

Technology Updates:

• Visions In Education has made a significant investment to make Chromebooks available for our Home School students. We will have two models available for rent in the coming year, a Lenovo that will be $200 per year and an Acer that will be $50 per year. 
• In addition, we are making available more Mac laptops for the coming year for students and they will continue to be rented at $350 per year. 

Voucher Updates: 

• Visions In Education continues to work with Community Partners during this uncertain time to offer virtual services to families. In fact, the number of Community Partners offering virtual services to Visions’ students has increased from just under 50 Partners last February to over 480 Community Partners offering virtual services today. 
• Visions In Education will now pay for registration fees (included as part of an evoucher) for our Parks and Recreation Public Community Partners. 

Reimbursement Updates:

• Visions In Education will continue to accept reimbursements for community college and field trips. Reimbursements for Enrichment services (i.e. classes, lessons, conferences, trainings, etc) will no longer be accepted. Visions In Education is working with many community partners to offer enrichment services through the Visions’ evoucher process so that students may continue to receive these types of services to support their education. 

School Sponsored Events and Field Trip Updates:

• When registering a student for school sponsored events or field trips that require a parent/guardian’s attendance, Visions In Education will allow the student’s funds to be used to pay for a single parent or guardian’s participation in that event or field trip as the chaperone. This will be part of the registration process in Launchpad. 
• Visions In Education will no longer be offering additional tickets to events or field trips for non-Visions students or additional family members. Students can be accompanied by a single parent/guardian and Visions will pay for the parent/guardian’s attendance via the student’s budget.

2020-21 School Year Calendar

Link to 2020-21 School Year Calendar

Upcoming & Notable

Amador County Homeschool Connection Facebook Page

Last Day of School - Thursday, June 4th
Virtual Graduation Ceremony - Friday, June 5th
Early Ordering - Now through Tuesday, June 30th (Curriculum & Partner Vendors, and summer vouchers up to $600 for July and August services)

Teachers Begin to Contact Returning Families - Week of August 10th
First Day of School - Tuesday, August 25th

This Week's Meeting Schedule

LP10 Agenda - Wrapping Up

Monday 6/1
Check Outs
10:00 - Tiffany, Madison & Logan - Text/Email
12:00 - Uriah - Zoom
1:00 - Jaxon & Sarah - Text/Email
1:20 - Lillian - Text/Email

Tuesday
Virtual
3:30 - Angel*

Wednesday
Virtual
11:00 - Aria & Akira
1:00 - Hunter
2:00 - Charlotte

Thursday - Last Day of School
Virtual
12:00 - Hailee & Lyla
2:00 - Savannah

Friday
Teacher Work Day

Upcoming & Notable

Amador County Homeschool Connection Facebook Page

Early Ordering - Monday, May 20th to Tuesday, June 30th (Curriculum & Partner Vendors, and summer vouchers up to $600 for July and August services)

Last Day of School - Thursday, June 4th
Virtual Graduation Ceremony - Friday, June 5th

This Week's Meeting Schedule

LP10 Agenda - Wrapping Up

Monday 5/26
Memorial Day - No School

Tuesday
Office Day

Wednesday
Virtual
1:10 - Savannah ?

Thursday
Office Day

Friday
Check Outs
10:00 - Billy - Text/Email
10:20 - Willow H. - Zoom
10:40 - Tiffany, Madison, & Logan- Zoom
11:20 - Angel - Zoom
12:00 - McKenna - Text/Email
12:40 - Camryn - Zoom
1:00 - Ella- Zoom
1:20 - Ana & Baruch - Text/Email

Upcoming & Notable

Amador County Homeschool Connection Facebook Page

LP 10 Begins - Monday, May 18th
Early Ordering - Monday, May 20th to Tuesday, June 30th (Curriculum & Partner Vendors, and summer vouchers up to $600 for July and August services)
Memorial Day - No School, Monday, May 25th

Last Day of School - Thursday, June 4th

Winding Down

What a crazy year. But we made it. We are now in LP10 and winding down this school year.

Here is what you need to know to wrap things up:

• You can log your LP10 attendance any time now. Sooner is better. Let me know if you have any issues.
• I will need your final grades/progress grades at our LP10 meeting or check out.
• I am going to be uploading official, final semester plans for Visions beginning today, so if you make changes, please let me know via email or text.
• The first day of school for next year is Tuesday, August 25th. CTs will be back working on August 10th and will contact families during the week of August 10th.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I am here for you. I know this has been a difficult year, and I am truly grateful to work with such amazing home schooling families.