The document summarizes a panel discussion on building successful district e-learning programs with Jamey Fitzpatrick, President and CEO of Michigan Virtual School, Benjamin M. Merrill, Superintendent of Notus School District #135 in Idaho, and Bryan Setser, CEO of North Carolina Virtual Public School, moderated by Kevin Bushweller, Executive Editor of Education Week Digital Directions. The panel discussed offering online courses, credit recovery, blended learning, and partnering with private or non-profit vendors to provide online content.

1. Washington D.C. , October 5, 2010 #edweeklive Building a Successful District E-Learning Program Jamey Fitzpatrick , President and CEO, Michigan Virtual School Benjamin M. Merrill , Superintendent, Notus School District #135, Idaho Bryan Setser , CEO, North Carolina Virtual Public School Moderator: Kevin Bushweller , Executive Editor, Education Week Digital Directions

2. Washington D.C. , October 5, 2010 #edweeklive Education Week Special Report more: www.edweek.org/go/21century “ If a student fails in a regular classroom and you give them the same thing again but just online, you’re not going to get anywhere.” - Mary T. Schlegelmilch, E-Learning Supervisor, Omaha, Neb., schools E-Learning 2010: Assessing the Agenda for Change “ E-Curriculum Builders Seek a Personalized Approach”

3. Washington D.C. , October 5, 2010 #edweeklive Building a Successful District E-Learning Program Jamey Fitzpatrick , President and CEO, Michigan Virtual School Benjamin M. Merrill , Superintendent, Notus School District #135, Idaho Bryan Setser , CEO, North Carolina Virtual Public School Moderator: Kevin Bushweller , Executive Editor, Education Week Digital Directions

4. Does your school or district offer online-only courses? Washington D.C. , October 5, 2010 #edweeklive A: Yes, we offer a variety of online courses, including advanced placement and credit recovery. B: Yes, we offer online credit recovery courses. C: Yes, we offer advanced placement online courses. D: No, we don’t offer online courses.

5. Washington D.C. , October 5, 2010 #edweeklive Building a Successful District E-Learning Program Jamey Fitzpatrick , President and CEO, Michigan Virtual School Benjamin M. Merrill , Superintendent, Notus School District #135, Idaho Bryan Setser , CEO, North Carolina Virtual Public School Moderator: Kevin Bushweller , Executive Editor, Education Week Digital Directions

6. Washington D.C. , October 5, 2010 #edweeklive Education Week Special Report E-Educators Evolving “ Schools Blend Virtual and Face-to-Face Teaching” In blended-learning environments, where students learn partly online and partly in a face-to-face classroom, how do teachers work together to best support their learning? more: www.edweek.org/go/collaborate Photo: Lee Celano for Education Week

7. Washington D.C. , October 5, 2010 #edweeklive Building a Successful District E-Learning Program Jamey Fitzpatrick , President and CEO, Michigan Virtual School Benjamin M. Merrill , Superintendent, Notus School District #135, Idaho Bryan Setser , CEO, North Carolina Virtual Public School Moderator: Kevin Bushweller , Executive Editor, Education Week Digital Directions

8. Who provides your online-only courses? Washington D.C. , October 5, 2010 #edweeklive A: Private, for-profit vendor B: Non-profit organization C: State or school district D: We do not offer online courses.

9. Washington D.C. , October 5, 2010 #edweeklive Building a Successful District E-Learning Program Jamey Fitzpatrick , President and CEO, Michigan Virtual School Benjamin M. Merrill , Superintendent, Notus School District #135, Idaho Bryan Setser , CEO, North Carolina Virtual Public School Moderator: Kevin Bushweller , Executive Editor, Education Week Digital Directions