Preparing for Summer Courses at a PA Cyber School

Posted on May 25, 2023May 25, 2023 by Matt Hillesland

With Original Full Credit summer courses underway and registration for original credit courses worth 0.5 credits, Credit Recovery, and Course Recovery classes ongoing until June 7th at 21CCCS, it is safe to say that cyber school students across Pennsylvania are preparing for a successful summer school cycle.

21CCCS recognizes that students and their guardians naturally may have questions surrounding summer school and how they can best prepare to meet their goals.

Here, we explore a few simple ways that cyber school students can get properly set up for summer courses at a PA cyber school and get the most out of their experience.

Optimize Your Learning Area

We’ve talked about organizing your workspace plenty at 21CCCS, and for a good reason. The importance of an organized, optimized workspace cannot be overstated, as it is vital to the success of cyber school students — especially during summer school. If you are a cyber school student during the regular school year, you probably already have a workspace that is comfortable and sets you up to perform your best. During summer classes is a good time to think about your workspace and if it is as helpful as it could be. Are your materials easily accessible? Are your sitting arrangements working for you? Preferably you will set your workspace up so that you can hunker down for a while without needing to search for what you need during class time.

Check Your Tech

Students who are 21CCCS will already have a laptop that they can use for their summer courses. Before summer school gets fully into swing is the perfect time to check your technology to ensure that it is in proper working order. Screen, battery, or hard drive issues can really get in the way of success when your work is primarily done through a computer. If you are enrolling in 21CCCS classes for the summer and are not a student during the regular school year, it is even more crucial that you give your own laptop a test run to be sure it is ready to go. We recommend checking that you can open applications, get to your email, and get online without any problems.

Consider Your Schedule

At 21CCCS, summer classes are either synchronous or asynchronous. With synchronous online learning, students are required to be logged in and participating in class at a specific time of the day. This is in contrast to asynchronous courses, in which course work can be accessed at different hours. High School students taking original credit courses have an asynchronous format if they are taking a course for the first time and a synchronous format if they are taking Credit Recovery courses. Middle school students take their Course Recovery courses for remediation in a synchronous format. Students have access to 21CCS summer courses 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with synchronous courses held Monday-Thursday from 9am to 1:30pm.

Regardless of the type of course you are taking in summer school, it is always important to think about your schedule and make it work best for you. Planning time to get done your schoolwork successfully is a huge help and will keep you on track as you learn. Another benefit of considering your schedule early on is that it can help you make time for other activities as well. Students who are able to balance their schoolwork with fun activities with their friends and loved ones often come back refreshed and more ready to learn than ever. In the past, we’ve discussed a few ways that cyber school students can keep their minds sharp during the summer and find that these methods can be excellent for summer school students as well!

Get Mentally Ready

We know that some students may not be happy with the idea of summer school, but overcoming that mental obstacle is a great way to get prepared and perform your best. What you’ll find is that summer courses offer more than just the opportunity to get caught up or get ahead in school, they are an excellent way to get individualized attention, connect with our 21CCCS student and teacher communities, and learn strategies that will help you during the regular school year as well! With that in mind, it always is a good idea to get mentally prepared for your summer schedule. Having set goals in mind, knowing what areas you may want to practice more, and maintaining a positive attitude as you get ready for your courses can make the experience so much more valuable. Get in your zone and the rest will fall into place!

Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help

A common misconception summer school students have is that summer courses mean less support. This is simply not true, and one of the most important things to remember about summer courses is that you are not on your own. Your teachers and 21CCCS community are here for you and are dedicated to offering the support that you need to have a successful summer course cycle.

Our courses are all taught by our PA-certified teachers who are available to answer questions and provide assistance. Teachers for Credit Recovery classes can be reached Monday-Thursday from 9am-1:30pm via email, phone, and our Virtual Office, while asynchronous students can connect with their teachers in the Virtual Office 9am-1:30pm Monday-Thursday. Summer courses are always easier when you can draw from your resources and get the help that you need throughout the session. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you are struggling with a lesson or need clarification on any of your coursework.

Preparing for Summer Courses Can be Simple

It is natural to feel a bit nervous when preparing for summer courses at a PA cyber school, but setting up can be a simple process when you know where to start. Parents looking for more information on our summer courses such as enrollment information, course catalog and requirements, course costs, and drop periods can check out our Summer School page. Middle and high school who will be attending classes with us this summer, we wish you all the best and are excited for another season with our 21CCCS community.

Course Curriculum Shows how Cyber Charter Schools Strive to Meet State Standards

Posted on July 15, 2020August 15, 2022 by Matt Hillesland

What exactly is a cyber charter school? Why is it a great alternative to brick and mortar schools? These are questions we hear often as the popularity of charter schools continues to rise. Parents and guardians who have already enrolled their children know the benefits of a cyber charter school. Convenience is one reason why people choose a charter school. A family can set the hours of the school day. Clearly defined academic goals is another reason. These expectations are always shared with parents.

States that have approved charter schools set specific guidelines for these operations. Pennsylvania is where 21^st Century Cyber Charter School operates. 21CCCS is a 6-12^th grade cyber charter school. It is also one of the best-performing operations in the state. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, a charter school operates independently of the local school district. The goals set by the state education department are as follows:

Increase learning opportunities
Use innovative teaching methods
Create career opportunities for teachers
Offer parents and their children with educational options not available within public schools
Meet defined academic goals

Pennsylvania education officials expect all cyber charter schools to meet academic standards. Parents of 21CCCS students expect this, too. That’s why middle and high school curriculum for the coming school year is available online. A syllabus for every class is also posted online. This gives parents and students a preview of work to come. The student/parent handbook offers insight into school policy, academic procedures, code of conduct and more.

A cyber charter school like 21CCCS is not in the same category as “brick-and-mortar” charter schools in Pennsylvania. The state education department says cyber charter schools use technology to “provide a significant portion of curriculum and to deliver a significant portion of instruction to its students through the internet or other electronic means.” This keeps on-site attendance to a minimum. There are exceptions under certain circumstances, such as testing. This trait is what makes cyber schools appealing to some families.

Virtual office hours and live weekly courses provide communications with teachers and students. This keeps the entire class on track while offering flexibility. The exact time when students choose to open up their digital textbooks is up to them. 21CCCS gives pupils the opportunity to complete assigned work at any point of the week. This allows students to pick a window that is best for them. It also means parents have more chances to get involved if they choose.

What Makes Us The Cyber Charter School for Your Child?

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Matt Hillesland

Cyber charter schools are becoming more popular in Pennsylvania, as students and parents are realizing their benefits. Cyber charter schools give students the flexibility to set their own schedule and figure out how they learn best.

A student can enroll in a Pennsylvania cyber school as long as they are a state resident and eligible to attend a brick-and-mortar public school. For instance, a student who has been expelled from their public school or is over the age of 21 cannot attend a cyber school. With that said, a student can choose to attend any cyber school within the state. This gives students several options for home cyber schools in PA, and it’s important to consider what makes 21^st Century Cyber Charter School stand out.

Here are five key considerations to think about when considering our cyber charter school:

A Sense of Community

One of the biggest fears for any parent changing their child’s schooling system is whether or not their student will miss out on crucial interaction periods with their peers. We remedy this issue in many ways. For starters, we have clubs that range from adventure and astrology to photography and music journalism. Whatever your child is interested in, there’s a club where they can meet other kids who share their passion. We also organize different field trips and community outreach events that your child is sure to love!

Consider Your Child’s Needs

The most important consideration is your child’s needs. Every student has their own reason for wanting to attend a cyber school. Perhaps, the learning environment provided by brick-and-mortar schools is not working for your child. In traditional schools, teachers must teach at a level and pace that suits the majority of the students in the classroom. This pace could be too fast or too slow for many students. Our cyber school allows your student to learn at the pace that best suits them and utilize the methods that allow them to learn best. A student may also be considering a cyber school due to a health reason, bullying, or work or family obligations. Regardless of the reason, we are happy to accommodate their needs.

Consider Flexibility

Most schools don’t allow their students to pursue their passion until they reach college. Our teachers allow students to plan their weeks to fit their pace and specific needs. Whether your child is a musician, an athlete or a dancer, they can schedule their courses around their practice schedule. This allows for a student to grow just as quickly socially as they are academically.

Consider the Curriculum

Another key factor to consider is the curriculum. We customize our teachings to meet your child’s unique learning style and pace. We have state certified teachers who create the curriculum to best fit the needs of the child. Teachers run live classes and engage with students every day to assist them. Also, learning coaches guide and advise students and parents whenever they need guidance to make students successful.

Consider Support

While our cyber school provides a great deal of flexibility, we always offer the support students need to be successful. The success of our students is the success of our school. It’s this shared success that drives us to constantly enhance our offerings. While our teachers and learning coaches support students and parents, our ISD and tech department help out and resolve any kind of issues students and parents may encounter. You can call our school, email us or you can contact us via social media; however, you will get a quicker response by calling our school.

We look forward to getting to know your child’s learning needs and providing them with an exceptional education that will propel them to future successes.

Parents: How Can You Help Your Cyber Student Stay on Track?

Posted on February 6, 2017February 6, 2017 by Matt Hillesland

As a parent, you are your child’s first and foremost teacher. You play a major role in your child’s education, and your actions and behavior can really influence your child’s academic success. Studies show students succeed at higher rates when their parents are involved in their education. With your help and support, your child can maximize their potential and perform well in online school. Here are a few ways you can help your child stay on track and accomplish their goals in a virtual charter school.

Create a Comfortable Learning Space

Since cyber students aren’t in a traditional learning environment, such as a classroom, it’s important to create a comfortable study space where they can eliminate all distractions and focus all of their attention on their studies. Work with your child to determine where they can focus and learn best. Your child may perform best at home or at the local library. If your child chooses to work at home, then set up a quiet and comfortable space that’s specifically designed for learning. Here they can set up all of their equipment, including their computer and notebooks, and completely concentrate on their schoolwork.

Encourage Your Child to Get Help from Teachers

Cyber schooling vastly differs from learning in a typical classroom setting. While online students have teachers and learning coaches who are readily available to provide instruction and guidance, students need to reach out to them when they need help. At 21st Century Cyber Charter School (21CCCS), we have 56 hours of teacher availability per week (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday). Typically, students who struggle in cyber schooling are those who either aren’t putting in the six to eight hours of learning a day, or have questions but aren’t reaching out to teachers for help. Encourage your child to reach out to their teachers. We have a Virtual Office, where students can sign in and get the help they need. There is always a certified teacher available in each subject.

Monitor Your Child’s Success

At 21CCCS, parents have their own account where they can log in and see what their child has completed on any given day. Here you can also monitor your child’s grades and progress. Utilize this portal to help your child stay on track. We offer a parent orientation to teach you how to use this portal, and teachers and learning coaches are also available to help you.

Celebrate Your Child’s Accomplishments

Be enthusiastic about your child’s education and offer praise for their accomplishments. Whether they improved their test score or Aced a class, celebrate your child’s achievements to show that you’re proud of them and to motivate them to keep up the good work.

Supporting your child can help put them on the path toward success. Contact us today for more advice on helping your child succeed in cyber schooling.

Time Management!

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Ben Ozgur

We are well into Quarter 1! Great job to everyone who has been working hard in classes. Your teachers are glad and excited to see such great progress!

In an effort to help you keep on track, we wanted to share some great tips. What is time management all about? How can you get on the right track and organize your day in the best possible way? Read below to learn more about time management.

1.) Discover Your Schedule.

What do you do everyday? How is your schedule currently arranged? The first step to designing a time management plan that will work for you is to recognize and then analyze what you are currently doing. Then, you can start to break down how you work. You can ask yourself questions such as these:

– Do you spend several hours each day working at all once?

– Do you need to take frequent breaks?

– What are the biggest distractions for you?

2.) Build Blocks of Time

Are there certain things that you would like to do in specific chunks of time? Perhaps you love art and would like to spend at least two hours each day working on that. Perhaps you struggle with science and need to dedicate a lot of time to that. Whatever you need to schedule in order to complete your work should live on a schedule, broken into feasible chunks of time. Perhaps 2 hours of science or math will not work for you. That’s ok! Maybe 15 minute chunks will work better. Trial and error will help you decide. Piece together something that you can feasibly see yourself completing, and take it from there.

3.) Create Breaks!

It is unrealistic to work all day every day. You need to make sure to include appropriate break times. That means just the right amount of them, and breaks that last for the right amount of time. Maybe taking a two-hour break will become too distracting, making it harder to get back to work. Figure out what is feasible for your learning style and stick to it!

4.) Study Space

Be sure that the area in which you are working is appropriate for your work. Your study and work space should be quiet, comfortable, temperature appropriate, and productive. Setting up shop in your living room with the television on may not help! Sitting in a space that is too cold or too hot can even become distracting! Ask your parents/guardians for help. Make your study space someplace you’d like to be each day.

5.) Make Time for Review

Your attempt at time management may not be successful the first time around. That is OK! This means that you may need to map out a new plan or a new schedule. Talk with your learning coach, teachers, and parents/guardians for assistance. Trying a new schedule, blocks of time, break routine, or study space is completely acceptable! Evaluating your needs on a regular basis is important. Be sure to openly communicate your learning needs so that you can become successful!

The Summer Development Process, As Seen By a Teacher

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Ben Ozgur

During the summer months, many of our teachers work tirelessly to build and construct new courses. Mrs. Shank wrote one of our math courses this year: Algebra II. The process is a rigorous one, with many steps and things to learn along the way. Read below to learn more about this process and Mrs. Shank’s experience with it!

In her words:

Summer curriculum writing at 21CCCS is a motivating and intriguing experience. It starts in January when you first find out you have the privilege of developing an engaging and interactive course. Developing a course means crafting something that will enable students to be successful in their high school years, the PA state tests, college, and the life that follows.

From January through the last months of school, anticipation builds. I start seeing the topics I will cover in the course in everything that I do. As a dog jumps up and down at the park for a treat, I consider how that can relate to patterns and functions. As I watch the weather on the morning news, I think about how probability and percentages play into a meteorologist’s career. I even ask myself things like, “How does filling up your gas tank, buying a 3-pack of diaper cream, or going for a run in the rain relate to the topic I am currently trying to relate to students’ lives?”

Finally, the first day of summer arrives, and with a myriad of ideas racing through my head, I sit down with a blank slate and begin to create.

Aligning to the PA Common Core and Keystone standards gives a skeleton to follow. Having a vision for the organization of the class enables me to stay focused during creative bouts that could otherwise lead a little too far off course.

Getting a handle on all of the technology and resources available to me is an important part of making my class the best it can be. I soon find myself in the full swing of making videos, creating comics, finding engaging activities, outlining key concepts, highlighting test prep tips and more. Everything I do during the day continues to relate back to my class.

Creating a class can sound like a daunting task for some, and it is not for everyone. For me, it is one of the most rewarding and motivating projects I can tackle.

Mrs. Shank has written several courses for us and continues to do so. We can’t wait to see what she may develop next summer! To learn more, reach out to her or our ISD team! We are happy to answer questions.

Improving Keystone Exam Scores

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Ben Ozgur

This year for the first time, consideration of the Keystone Exams and its results were added to our school’s discussion of standardized tests. When we received test scores for the testing completed throughout April and May, a lot of information was revealed about student performance.

This year, teachers were given time during the week of professional development, scheduled the week before the start of school, to really consider what they can do to help improve test scores. Teachers were broken into groups by grade level and tasked with identifying patterns or reasons for the test results. Then, they systematically thought about the things that can be done to help make a difference in student learning. Areas in which students performed the worst, along with areas in which students scored proficient and above proficient were analyzed. It is very easy for teachers to concentrate efforts more so on areas of weakness. But, students also need continued efforts on areas of strength, so they do not lose those skills over time.

Here are some of the key factors teachers noted that can improve this year’s learning objectives:

1.) Pay more attention to vocabulary! The Keystone Exam incorporated a lot of vocabulary. Teachers hope to spend more time focused on building stronger vocabulary with students across a variety of content areas this year.

2.) More face time with students! Our time together may be virtual, but many teachers feel confident that the more time they have to work with students, the better they are able to grasp concepts. Our Live Class schedule has been enhanced with more direct instruction, work sessions, and test prep sessions. Building attendance for these sessions will continue to assist students. So, in talking with your children, encourage them to pop into our sessions when they can!

3.) Get more writing practice! Teachers have recognized that because our current Classroom Diagnostic Tool does not offer open response practice for students, they need to incorporate more open-response practice into lessons throughout the school year. Teachers are excited to bring new sorts of assignments into their classes that meet the needs of students.

Good luck on your studies this year! You’re all off to a great start!

Tips to Help You Succeed This Year

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Ben Ozgur

School is starting this week! Everyone wants to know, “What are the best ways to get prepared for school?” Here are a few easy tips to help you get ready and succeed once things get started.

1.) Organize Your Workspace:

In cyber school, where you complete your schoolwork is not provided to you, nor is it swept and cleaned by the school’s cleaning staff each day. Where you work is up to you. It’s important to make this spot comfortable, but also a place without distractions.

2.) Check Your Laptop:

When you receive your laptop, be sure to use the checklist provided to you by our Tech Department. Be sure that you can open applications, check your email, and get online successfully. If anything is not functioning as it should, be sure to contact Tech. They are available in the Tech Virtual Office and over the phone at 484.875.5467.

3.) Clean/Organize Your Desktop:

Once you get your laptop running, there will be a lot of files and documents you’ll want to save to the computer on a regular basis. You should not delete things in case a teacher needs it at a later time! Keeping things organized means starting off on the right foot. Create folders on your desktop for each of your courses and remember to drag documents into the folders as you work! Delete old emails and make room for the things to come!

4.) Get to Know Your Learning Coach:

Your teachers and learning coaches want to get to know you! They are here to help. They can offer assistance with academic support, lesson differentiation, communication with other subject teachers, and more. They will reach out to you throughout the year, but be sure to reach out to them whenever you need help with something! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Cyberschool Announcements, Moodle, and the Website Blog! We are always providing more information for you there.

5.) Reflect On the Past Year:

It is likely that you were in a class of some kind last year! Now it’s time to get back into the academic mindset. What were some things that worked or didn’t work last year? How can you improve this year? Talk with your teachers and learning coach to decide the best practices you can put into place this year to become the best student you can! We want to help!

Have you got ideas of your own to share with others? Email kely@21cccs.org, and share your preparation practices with us! We’ll blast your responses on Facebook and Twitter!

What Does it Mean to Build Curriculum In-House?

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Ben Ozgur

We like to tell all of our incoming and inquiries families that the beauty of cyber school lies in its adaptability. But what does that really mean? At 21CCCS, it means that we are incredibly flexible in ways that help our students to be successful. Our schedule is flexible. Pacing is dependent on each and every student. Instruction is individualized. Assignments and assessments can be modified with a few clicks of a mouse.

How can we modify and adapt so much to the needs of our students? Let’s consider adaptability in terms of curriculum.

Cyber school curriculum is transparent. Every piece of information a student will learn is posted on web pages within a learning management system. At 21CCCS, we use Moodle to serve this purpose. Within Moodle exists every class a student will take here. Science, math, English, social studies, health and physical education, art, music, languages, and other electives all live in what we call “Moodle shells.” This means we sort courses into easy-to-navigate folders and files.

The content to be studied, the assignments, resources, assessments, and links for additional understanding all appear in this space. When we write curriculum, it means that we decide everything a student will see and do in each of his or her classes. Every lesson is mapped, aligned to Common Core and PA Standards, and organized in ways that will make sense to students. Once everything has been hand selected, it is embedded into Moodle. This process is vetted over time with the help of members of our Curriculum Committee, Instructional Systems Design Team, and highly qualified, certified teachers.

This process provides the tools for flexible student learning, as well as a huge level of accountability on our school. Because all of our information is written in black and white and available 24/7, we like feeling certain that we’re providing great stuff for our students. Developing materials in house means taking ownership of the content we deliver and maintaining the ability to modify it as needed.

Another significant component of building our own curriculum deals directly with our learning model. We advocate for a “mastery” learning model, which means students are encouraged to work at concepts and assignments until achieving a mastery level of comprehension. This means that students may require more than one attempt at an assignment or assessment before attaining such a level. Because we are able to adapt and modify curriculum, we can work to help students achieve mastery, ensuring that they not only understand concepts from a cursory glance. We ensure that students full comprehend information so they may synthesize, analyze, and create based on that knowledge.

If you ever have questions about our curriculum, or want to learn more about our school, contact our enrollment counselor today! CLICK HERE for more info.

Prepping Teachers to Teach Online

Posted on April 29, 2013October 27, 2015 by Ben Ozgur

There are more than a few reasons that I was impressed by 21CCCS when I first came to know the school. I was excited to work in the charter school system, to work with dedicated teachers, and know that the school serves a special population of students. But, what really struck me when I came to this school was the dedicated attention paid to prepare teachers to teach in an online environment. When I graduated from my own teacher certification program, it was the spring of 2012. It wasn’t too long ago. When I think back to what sort of course requirements and instruction I had, it is baffling to consider that online instruction was not a requirement.

As a graduate student, I took coursework specific to delivering instruction in a traditional classroom. While there was often mention of including technology in our lessons, it was not mandatory that we fully explore just what technology can help to deliver. There was never one set course designed to explore online tools, social media, or other relevant resources that could help students learn with the use of technology. I didn’t learn how to operate on a platform like Blackboard or Moodle from a teacher standpoint. I didn’t know anything about coding, or php files, or html.

So, recently, I got a little curious. I started researching other colleges in our area to see if there are classes built into teacher-educator curricula. Since most teachers enter this profession from the undergraduate level, I searched college course catalogs and class requirements for El. Ed and Secondary Ed teachers. I wanted to find coursework that specifically targets an exploration of utilizing technology in the classroom. The courses offered in a given school’s undergraduate teacher curriculum are listed below:

Pennsylvania State University:

EDUC 462, Computers for Classroom Teachers
EDUC 463, The Internet and K-12 Education
EDUC 464, Technology and the Learning Process (Not required for teaching degree or certifications)

Villanova University:

COMM 3352, Media and Technology (Required for Teachers of Communications only)

University of Pennsylvania:

No undergrad degree in education

St. Joseph’s University:

No tech coursework identified

Drexel University:

EDUC 310, Computer Applications in Teaching
EDUC 325, Multimedia in Instructional Design

West Chester University:

EDU 350, Computer Applications in the Humanities (Required for Teachers of English)

Temple University:

GENED 08xx or 09xx, Science & Technology I

Albright College:

EDU 350, Instructional Technology

Eastern University:

EDU 231, Computers in the Classroom

Immaculata University:

EDU 320, Science and Technology Methods

Arcadia University:

EDU 266, Instructional and Assistive Technologies in Education

While some schools are offering technological instruction for their teachers-in-training, not all schools require these courses in order for students to graduate. The courses themselves seem basic in nature. And, offering just one class can only get a person so far. Further, I checked out PDE for a little more information. The Pennsylvania Department of Education does not require an educational technologies component in order to earn state certification. The state requires an individual to earn a bachelor’s degree from an approved teacher certification program within a given university. The state publishes a list of “Approved Certification Programs” across the commonwealth.

With over 34,000 publicly educated students now choosing cyber school in the state of Pennsylvania, it seems shocking that a greater emphasis is not yet put on education technologies training for teachers-to-be. Much of the training that teachers receive occurs as it does in our school—after a teacher has been hired to work in a cyber environment.

So, what does training look like? It takes a lot more than simply learning how to work off of two or three monitors everyday! Newbie teachers become co-teachers to start, so that they may observe and model what another successful veteran teacher is doing. Teachers are paired by content area and learn to operate on two different learning platforms: one that stores content and information (Moodle), while another engages students to interact with teachers and classmates in a virtual space (Blackboard Collaborate).

Our New Teacher Orientation and induction program guide the transition to teach in a cyber school by offering a systematic approach to a new way of teaching. Mostly, this means our teachers are learning how to deliver instruction virtually, and respond to learning needs appropriately. Communication skills are honed and developed, helping teachers to convey information through various means. Teachers also learn how to balance and manage multiple platforms throughout the day, catering to tutoring needs, emails, call-ins, a steady flow of grading, and providing feedback to students constantly.

Juggling so many things is no easy task. Our teachers are passionate, dedicated, and wizards at what they do. The transition period has its learning curve. But, it is important to note that our teachers have become great at instructional delivery because they’ve been around for a while (since 2001). While technologies learning is not yet at the foreground of teacher education training programs, our school has certainly risen to the occasion.

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