Blueprint Education was invited to participate in a panel discussion on educational options for refuges who are resettled in Arizona. This is what we shared.

1. September 7, 2011

2. Welcome from Blueprint Education Blueprint Education History Blueprint Education Philosophy Blueprint Education Student Blueprint Education Schools & Programs

3. 1926: Tailgate education was created to respond to the educational needs of children of migrant families. 1969:Phoenix Special Programs Inc. was established as a 501(c)(3) to meet the growing educational demands of non-traditional students.

4. 1994 • Blueprint Education’s alternative education program began 1997 • Online charter high school opens 2003 • West Phoenix charter high school opens East Valley charter high school opens 2009 • Online charter high school learning labs open • 2010

5. Mission We are committed to finding new ways to enable students to succeed. Vision To prepare students to enter the skilled workforce through innovative programs, blended learning approach, and highly effective teaching staff.

6. Blueprint Education Philosophy We are about Non -Traditional Education We want to be the Most Student Focused We have High Standards We use a Blended Learningapproach We encourage Innovativethinking We are willing to be Flexible We Prepare Students for their Future

7. The Blueprint Education Student… Former drop out Needs one-on-one instruction Recent refugees from Burma, Liberia, Nepal, China, & Thailand A young mother To be the first in the family to obtain a high school diploma Having limited academic English skills Working the afternoon shift at a downtown hotel Transitioning from the Juvenile Justice system Training for the summer Olympics An older adult wanting to obtain a high school diploma

9. State funded, charters Internet & print based courses Standard or college prep diploma Flexible school schedule options Blended learning approach Individual attention Self-paced curriculum Small group/whole group instruction Career and technical focus

10. Community Learning Labs An alternative option for high school Tuition free Re-entry students Flexible schedule for working students Blended Learning Approach includes small groups with Internet based courses For students up to 22 years of age

12. 4 courses and 30 hrs/week attendance

14. HHSO Learning Lab @Community Life Center 2948 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix

15. It’s all about the students 10-15 students per session ELL certified instructor Progress at their own pace AIMS prep classes

16. And their future…

17. A Blended Learning Approach

18. Strong ELL/ELD emphasis

19. “We don't accomplish anything in this world alone... and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one's life and all the weavings of individual threads from one to another that creates something.” --Sandra Day O’Connor

20. Contact Information Doug Covey C.E.O. Blueprint Education 5651 W. Talavi Blvd. Ste. 170 Glendale, AZ 85306 602-906-4827 dougc@blueprinteducation.org Christine Sparacino Director of Education Research & Grants Management 5651 W. Talavi Blvd. Ste. 170 Glendale, AZ 85306 602-906-4830 christines@blueprinteducation.org Jennifer Blackstone Principal Hope High School Online 5651 W. Talavi Blvd. Ste. 170 Glendale, AZ 85306 602-906-4820 jenniferb@blueprinteducation.org Jeanne Lind Outreach Coordinator Blueprint Education 5651 W. Talavi Blvd. Ste. 170 Glendale, AZ 85306 602-906-4852 jeannel@blueprinteducation.org

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22. Blueprint Education's programs and courses meet the high quality standards for sound educational programs of all the accreditation associations and commissions. This accreditation covers Blueprint Education educational courses in all six North American accrediting regions as well as internationally. Laboratory science courses meet university entrance requirements. Blueprint Education is certified as a Distance Education Provider by the State of Arizona. Blueprint Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, gender, color, physical or mental disability, ethnic or national origin. Blueprint Education Junior and Senior High School faculty are certified or licensed teachers by a State Department of Certification and are experienced in teaching junior and senior high school students.