This document discusses online partnerships between Connections Education and American Public University (APU) to provide dual credit and dual diploma pathways for high school students. It introduces representatives from Connections Education and APU and outlines several dual credit options including Advanced Placement, DeVry University programs, and an APU dual diploma program. The APU program allows students to transfer high school courses for college credit, potentially earning an associate's degree by the time they graduate high school. The presentation addresses obstacles and successes of the program and includes testimony from the 2015 Connections Education valedictorian.

1. Going K-20:
Online Partnerships Tear
Down Education Silos
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2. Agenda
 Introductions
 Connections Overview
 American Public University Background
 Dual Credit/Dual Diploma Pathways
 Obstacles & Successes
 Student Testimony
 Q&A

3. Introductions
Hannah
Rinehart,
Director,
iNaCA
Rick Ferrell,
Senior
Manager of
Counseling,
iNaCA
Yocencia
Deal,
Associate
Vice
President,
APU
Sarah
Chiang,
2015
Valedictorian,
iNaCA

4. Overview:
Connections Education

5. Overview:
International Connections
Academy (iNaCA)

6. iNaCA
Class of 2015-16

7. APU Background
SERVICE - LEADERSHIP - RELEVANCE
IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY
Our Mission
To provide quality higher education with emphasis on educating the nation’s military
and public service communities by offering respected, relevant, accessible and
affordable, student-focused online programs, which prepare them for service and
leadership in a diverse, global society.

8. APU Background
 Founded in 1991 as American Military University (AMU) by James
P. Etter, retired Marine Corps Officer and Instructor
 Designed to meet the unique educational needs of the military
and working adults
 After 10 years of growth, AMU expanded into American Public
University System (APUS), adding American Public University
(APU)

9. APU Background
 Over 100 career relevant programs
 Flexibility
 Competitive tuition rates
 No application fee
 Quality Faculty and Support Services
 Accreditation

10. APU Associate Degree
Programs
Associate of Arts
• Business Administration
• Communication
• Counter Terrorism Studies
• Criminal Justice
• Early Childhood Care and Education
• General Studies
• History
• Hospitality
• Management
• Military History
• Real Estate Studies
• Retail Management
• Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness
Associate of Science
• Accounting
• Computer Applications
• Database Application Development
• Explosive Ordnance Disposal
• Fire Science
• Paralegal Studies
• Public Health
• Web Publishing

11. APU Bachelor Degree
Programs
Bachelor of Arts
• Criminal Justice
• Emergency and Disaster Management
• English
• Entrepreneurship
• General Studies
• Government Contracting
• History
• Homeland Security
• Hospitality Management
• Human Development and Family Studies
• Intelligent Studies
• International Relations
• Management
Bachelor of Science
• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Cybersecurity
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Fire Science Management
• Information Systems Security
• Information Technology
• Information Technology Management
• Legal Studies
• Mathematics
• Natural Sciences

12. APU Bachelor Degree
Programs
Bachelor of Arts
• Marketing
• Middle Eastern Studies
• Military History
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Religion
• Retail Management
• Reverse Logistics Management
• Security Management
• Sociology
• Transportation and Logistics Management
Bachelor of Science
• Mathematics
• Natural Sciences
• Nursing
• Public Health
• Sports Management
• Sports and Health Sciences

13. Dual Credit Pathways
 Advanced Placement (AP) Program
 DeVry Passport to College Program (P2C)
 American Public University (APU)
 Local Community College &
Universities

14. Dual Credit Pathways
(AP Program)

15. Dual Credit Pathways
(Devry P2C)
Through DeVry University’s
Passport2College program,
International Connections Academy
students can earn college credit at no
additional cost while still attending high
school. This program can help you to
become better prepared for the
demands of college, allow you to make
a smoother transition from high school,
and enable you to hit the ground
running toward a successful college
experience.

16. Dual Credit/Dual Diploma
Pathways
(APU)
 The Dual Diploma Program is a valuable option for
International Connections Academy (iNaCA) students
who want to start a career right after high school with
the increased earning power of a college degree.
 The program offers virtual school students the
opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and an
associate degree at the same time; within four years.
 Accelerated path to completion of high school
diploma and associate degree through a
transfer of up to 34 credit hours into the
general education section of an APUS
Associates Degree program
 After completion of high school diploma and associate
degree, students are able to obtain their bachelor’s
degree in an additional two years.

17. How Does the APU Dual Diploma
Work?
 Recruiting
 Triple Credit Potential
 APU Course Transfer Matrix

18. APU Course Transfer Matrix
Dual Diploma Program Recommended
Courses for Grades 9-11
Course Credit(s) Area
English 9 A & B 1 English
English 10 A .5 English
Algebra 1 A & B 1 Math
Biology A & B 1 Science
U.S. History A & B 1 Social Studies
Foreign Language 1A/1B (.5)1 Foreign Language
Elective .5 Elective
Total Credits this Grade (2.5)6

19. APU Course Transfer Matrix
Grade 10
Course Credit(s) Area
English 10 B .5 English
English 11 A & B 1 English
Geometry A & B 1 Math
Chemistry A & B 1 Science
World History A & B 1 Social Studies
Foreign Language 2A/2B 1 Foreign Language
Elective .5 Elective
Total Credits this Grade (1)6
Grade 11
Course Credit(s) Area
English 12 A & B (.5)1 English
Algebra 2 A & B (.5)1 Math
Physics A & B 1 Science
World Geography/Psychology 1 Social Studies
American Government A & Economics (.5)1 Social Studies
Elective 1 Elective
Total Credits this Grade (2.5)6
*Required APU Credits are highlighted
**Students must earn a “C” or above in all APU courses

20. APU Course Transfer
Credits

21. Obstacles
Transferring
students to
other
Connections
Academy
schools
Students
accepted to
other 4 year
colleges

22. Successes
Continue
education
in an online
format
Current # of
students in
the APU
program
Past
Graduates

23. Student Testimony:
Class of 2015 Valedictorian

24. Q&A
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