LOCK Sessions [E-lert for April 21]

Mark Your Calendars - LOCK (Linked Online Connecting Knowledge) sessions are typically hosted on scheduled Tuesdays, 11:00 AM unless listed differently in the schedule posted in this article. LOCKs are hosted in the DLA Spa, Wimba Classroom. Instructions for how to access the classroom are provided in a QRG which can also be viewed in the DLA Spa, "DLA e-Lerts" tab. These sessions are specifically planned for DLCs and DLAs to keep abreast of the NCVPS operations, and provide excellent Professional Development opportunities. NOTE: Attendance is being recorded to provide CEUs in June for those who wish to gain the credits.

See previous session on SchoolTube here:

LOCK Session for March 1: NCVPS Semester Overview

LOCK Session for March 8: Registration for Summer 2011 and Fall 2011

LOCK Session for March 22: Best Practices from Wayne County with John Martindale

LOCK Session for April 5: Opening a New School with NCVPS - Presented by Kelley Townsend

Thanks for your participation and interest to key information provided in the LOCK presentations.

LOCK Sessions [E-lert for April 14]

Mark Your Calendars - LOCK (Linked Online Connecting Knowledge) sessions are typically hosted on scheduled Tuesdays, 11:00 AM unless listed differently in the schedule posted in this article. LOCKs are hosted in the DLA Spa, Wimba Classroom. Instructions for how to access the classroom are provided in a QRG which can also be viewed in the DLA Spa, "DLA e-Lerts" tab. These sessions are specifically planned for DLCs and DLAs to keep abreast of the NCVPS operations, and provide excellent Professional Development opportunities. NOTE: Attendance is being recorded to provide CEUs in June for those who wish to gain the credits.

See previous session on SchoolTube here:

LOCK Session for March 1: NCVPS Semester Overview

LOCK Session for March 8: Registration for Summer 2011 and Fall 2011

LOCK Session for March 22: Best Practices from Wayne County with John Martindale

LOCK Session for April 5: Opening a New School with NCVPS - Presented by Kelley Townsend

Thanks for your participation and interest to key information provided in the LOCK presentations.

LOCK Sessions [E-lert for April 7]

Mark Your Calendars - LOCK (Linked Online Connecting Knowledge) sessions are typically hosted on scheduled Tuesdays, 11:00 AM unless listed differently in the schedule posted in this article. LOCKs are hosted in the DLA Spa, Wimba Classroom. Instructions for how to access the classroom are provided in a QRG which can also be viewed in the DLA Spa, "DLA e-Lerts" tab. These sessions are specifically planned for DLCs and DLAs to keep abreast of the NCVPS operations, and provide excellent Professional Development opportunities. NOTE: Attendance is being recorded to provide CEUs in June for those who wish to gain the credits.

See previous session on SchoolTube here:

LOCK Session for March 1: NCVPS Semester Overview

LOCK Session for March 8: Registration for Summer 2011 and Fall 2011

LOCK Session for March 22: Best Practices from Wayne County with John Martindale

LOCK Session for April 5: Opening a New School with NCVPS - Presented by Kelley Townsend

Thanks for your participation and interest to key information provided in the LOCK presentations.

LOCK Sessions [E-lert for March 31]

Mark Your Calendars - LOCK (Linked Online Connecting Knowledge) sessions are on Tuesdays, 11:00 AM unless listed differently in the schedule posted here. LOCKs are hosted in the DLA Spa, Wimba Classroom. Instructions for how to access the classroom are provided in a QRG which can also be viewed in the DLA Spa, "DLA e-Lerts" tab. These sessions are specifically planned for DLCs and DLAs to keep abreast of the NCVPS operations, and provide excellent Professional Development opportunities. NOTE: Attendance is being recorded to provide CEUs in June for those who wish to gain the credits.

See previous session on SchoolTube here:

LOCK Session for March 1: NCVPS Semester Overview

LOCK Session for March 8: Registration for Summer 2011 and Fall 2011

LOCK Session for March 22: Best Practices from Wayne County with John Martindale

Thanks for your participation and interest to key information provided in the LOCK presentations.

LOCK Sessions [E-lert for March 18]

Mark Your Calendars - LOCK (Linked Online Connecting Knowledge) sessions are on Tuesdays, 11:00 AM unless listed differently in the schedule posted here. LOCKs are hosted in the DLA Spa, Wimba Classroom. Instructions for how to access the classroom are provided in a QRG which can also be viewed in the DLA Spa, "DLA e-Lerts" tab. These sessions are specifically planned for DLCs and DLAs to keep abreast of the NCVPS operations, and provide excellent Professional Development opportunities. NOTE: Attendance is being recorded to provide CEUs in June for those who wish to gain the credits.

See previous session on SchoolTube here:

LOCK Session for March 1: NCVPS Semester Overview

LOCK Session for March 8: Registration for Summer 2011 and Fall 2011

Thanks for your participation and interest to key information provided in the LOCK presentations.

LOCK Sessions [E-lert for March 9]

Mark Your Calendars - LOCK (Linked Online Connecting Knowledge) sessions are on Tuesdays, 11:00 AM unless listed differently in the schedule posted here. LOCKs are hosted in the DLA Spa, Wimba Classroom. Instructions for how to access the classroom are provided in a QRG which can also be viewed in the DLA Spa, "DLA e-Lerts" tab. These sessions are specifically planned for DLCs and DLAs to keep abreast of the NCVPS operations, and provide excellent Professional Development opportunities. NOTE: Attendance is being recorded to provide CEUs in June for those who wish to gain the credits.

Tuesday, March 15 LOCK will feature "Digital Citizenship". This session is a pre-recorded presentation by NCVPS Regional Virtual Learning Consultants, Adam Renfro and James Bell. Look for the recorded session on the VLC website at www.thevlc.org.

Thanks for your participation and interest to key information provided in the LOCK presentations.

LOCK Sessions [E-lert for March 4]

Mark Your Calendars - LOCK (Linked Online Connecting Knowledge) sessions will start back beginning March 8, at the same time they were hosted last year - Tuesdays, 11:00 AM unless listed differently in the schedule. LOCKs are hosted in the DLA Spa, Wimba Classroom. Instructions for how to access the classroom are provided in a QRG which can also be viewed in the DLA Spa, "DLA e-Lerts" tab. These sessions are specifically planned for DLCs and DLAs to keep abreast of the NCVPS operations, and excellent Professional Development opportunities. Be Alerted -- we hope to have a process in place to maintain attendance for those who wish to gain credit for your LOCK attendance.

Tuesday, March 8 LOCK will feature "Registration Updates for summer and fall semesters". Plan to join us or catch the archive. REMEMBER, attendance is being recorded to provide CEUs in June.

LOCK Session Webinars - Upcoming Schedule [E-lert for Jan. 6, 2011]

NCVPS LOCK session webinars are scheduled each Tuesday through Dec. These sessions are mini-webinars hosted for DLA and DLC knowledge gain and mini-training. The sessions are intended to be an opportunity for statewide DLAs and DLCs to collaborate on various topics that pertain to the responsibilities of the role. The sessions are hosted in the DLA online Wimba Classroom in the Blackboard DLA Spa (Virtual Office tab). Archive files to recent former session(s) follows the green highlight. The next LOCK scheduled is highlighted in yellow.

TIME: 11:00 AM (unless otherwise specified)

UPCOMING WEBINARS:

To Be Announced

LOCK Session Webinars - Upcoming Schedule [E-lert Dec. 2]

NCVPS LOCK session webinars are scheduled each Tuesday through Dec. These sessions are mini-webinars hosted for DLA and DLC knowledge gain and mini-training. The sessions are intended to be an opportunity for statewide DLAs and DLCs to collaborate on various topics that pertain to the responsibilities of the role. The sessions are hosted in the DLA online Wimba Classroom in the Blackboard DLA Spa (Virtual Office tab). Archive files to recent former session(s) follows the green highlight. The next LOCK scheduled is highlighted in yellow.

TIME: 11:00 AM (unless otherwise specified)

UPCOMING WEBINARS:

Dec 7 - "Funding Formula Update" - Presenter: Dr. John Brim, Assistant Director, NCVPS

Dec 14 - "No Zero Policy" - Presenter: Dr. Tracy Weeks, NCVPS Chief Academic Officer

LOCK Sessions [E-lert for Nov. 5]

NCVPS LOCK session webinars are typically hosted the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. These sessions are mini-webinars hosted for DLA and DLC knowledge gain and mini-training. The sessions are intended to be an opportunity for statewide DLAs and DLCs to collaborate on various topics that pertain to the responsibilities of the role. The sessions are hosted in the DLA online Wimba Classroom in the Blackboard DLA Spa. The Archive file to this month's session(s) already presented follows the green highlight. The next LOCK scheduled is highlighted in yellow.

TIME: 11:00 AM (unless otherwise specified)

Nov 9 - "OCS" (Occupational Course of Study) - Presenter: Michelle Lourcey, Director of NCVPS Credit Recovery and the NCVPS OCS Program.

Nov 16 - "Modular Learning Program" - Presenter: Jennifer Nobles, NCVPS Credit Recovery and Modular Learning Consultant.

Nov 23 - "Curriculum Guides" - Presenter: Dr. Bryan Setser, NCVPS Executive Director.

Nov 30 - "Curriculum Guide Best Practices" - Presenters: Dr. Tracy Weeks, NCVPS Chief Academic Officer; and Melissa Davis, NCVPS Regional Virtual Learning Consultant.

Dec 7 - "Funding Formula Update" - Presenter: Dr. John Brim, Assistant Director, NCVPS

Dec 14 - "No Zero Policy" - Presenter: Dr. Tracy Weeks, NCVPS Chief Academic Officer

ARCHIVED Sessions, passed two LOCK sessions:

LOCK Session Webinars - Upcoming Schedule [E-lert for Oct. 28]

NCVPS LOCK session webinars are typically hosted the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. These sessions are mini-webinars hosted for DLA and DLC knowledge gain and mini-training. The sessions are intended to be an opportunity for statewide DLAs and DLCs to collaborate on various topics that pertain to the responsibilities of the role. The sessions are hosted in the DLA online Wimba Classroom in the Blackboard DLA Spa. The Archive file to this month's session(s) already presented follows the green highlight. The next LOCK scheduled is highlighted in yellow.

TIME: 11:00 AM (unless otherwise specified)

Nov 2 - "Open Forum" (Topics may include: upcoming DLC/DLA training, OCS and 9 wk Health course offered in spring semester, student progress, and any topics participants would like to inquire about.) - Presenters: School Services VLCs, Adam, Connie, James and Melissa.

Nov 9 - "OCS" (Occupational Course of Study) - Presenter: Michelle Lourcey, Director of NCVPS Credit Recovery and the NCVPS OCS Program.

Upcoming sessions -- Dates TBA:

"Curriculum Guides" - Presenter: Dr. Bryan Setser, NCVPS Executive Director.
"Curriculum Guide Best Practices" - Presenters: Dr. Tracy Weeks, NCVPS Chief Academic Officer; and Melissa Davis, NCVPS Regional Virtual Learning Consultant.

"No Zero Policy" - Presenter: Dr. Tracy Weeks, NCVPS Chief Academic Officer

OCT 12 - "Learn & Earn Online (LEO) Update" - Presenter: Deb Pedersen, NCVPS Director for LEO. ARCHIVED FILE: http://ncvpsclassroom.wimba.com/launcher.cgi?room=_ncvps_s__4100_1_883357_2010_1012_1105_53

LOCK Session Webinars - Upcoming Schedule [E-lert for Oct. 22]

NCVPS LOCK session webinars are typically hosted the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. These sessions are mini-webinars hosted for DLA and DLC knowledge gain and mini-training. The sessions are intended to be an opportunity for statewide DLAs and DLCs to collaborate on various topics that pertain to the responsibilities of the role. The sessions are hosted in the DLA online Wimba Classroom in the Blackboard DLA Spa. The Archive file to this month's session(s) already presented follows the green highlight. The next LOCK scheduled is highlighted in yellow.

TIME: 11:00 AM (unless otherwise specified)

OCT 19 - "NCVPS Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Panel Discussion" - Presenters: NCVPS C&I staff.

NOV 02 - "Curriculum Guides" - Presenter: Dr. Bryan Setser, NCVPS Executive Director.
NOV 16 - "Curriculum Guide Best Practices" - Presenters: Dr. Tracy Weeks, NCVPS Chief Academic Officer; and Melissa Davis, NCVPS Regional Virtual Learning Consultant.

OCT 12 - "Learn & Earn Online (LEO) Update" - Presenter: Deb Pedersen, NCVPS Director for LEO. ARCHIVED FILE: http://ncvpsclassroom.wimba.com/launcher.cgi?room=_ncvps_s__4100_1_883357_2010_1012_1105_53

LOCK Session Webinars - Upcoming Schedule [e-lert for Oct.15]

NCVPS LOCK session webinars are typically hosted the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. These sessions are mini-webinars hosted for DLA and DLC knowledge gain and mini-training. The sessions are intended to be an opportunity for statewide DLAs and DLCs to collaborate on various topics that pertain to the responsibilities of the role. The sessions are hosted in the DLA online Wimba Classroom in the Blackboard DLA Spa. The Archive file to this month's session(s) already presented follows the green highlight. The next LOCK scheduled is highlighted in yellow.

TIME: 11:00 AM (unless otherwise specified)

OCT 19 - "NCVPS Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Panel Discussion" - Presenters: NCVPS C&I staff.

NOV 02 - "Curriculum Guides" - Presenter: Dr. Bryan Setser, NCVPS Executive Director.
NOV 16 - "Curriculum Guide Best Practices" - Presenters: Dr. Tracy Weeks, NCVPS Chief Academic Officer; and Melissa Davis, NCVPS Regional Virtual Learning Consultant.

OCT 12 - "Learn & Earn Online (LEO) Update" - Presenter: Deb Pedersen, NCVPS Director for LEO. ARCHIVED FILE: http://ncvpsclassroom.wimba.com/launcher.cgi?room=_ncvps_s__4100_1_883357_2010_1012_1105_53

LOCK Session Webinars - Upcoming Schedule [e-lert for Oct. 7]

NCVPS LOCK session webinars are typically hosted the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. These sessions are mini-webinars hosted for DLA and DLC knowledge gain and mini-training. The sessions are intended to be an opportunity for statewide DLAs and DLCs to collaborate on various topics that pertain to the role's responsibilities. The sessions are hosted in the DLA online Wimba Classroom in the Blackboard DLA Spa.

TIME: 11:00 AM unless otherwise specified.

OCT 12 - "Learn & Earn Online (LEO) Update" - Presenter: Deb Pedersen, NCVPS Director for LEO.
OCT 19 - "NCVPS Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Panel Discussion" - Presenters: NCVPS C&I staff.

NOV 02 - "Curriculum Guides" - Presenter: Dr. Bryan Setser, NCVPS Executive Director.
NOV 16 - "Curriculum Guide Best Practices" - Presenters: Dr. Tracy Weeks, NCVPS Chief Academic Officer; and Melissa Davis, NCVPS Regional Virtual Learning Consultant.

LOCK Sessions Scheduled August [E-lert for Aug. 6]

Generally, LOCK sessions (Linked Online Connecting Knowledge) are scheduled the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11:00 AM. However, summer LOCK session schedules have been altered. The scheduled July-August sessions are outlined below. Post these dates on your calendar and make it a priority for both DLAs and DLCs to engage in these professional development opportunities. (The sessions are hosted in the "Virtual Office" (tab) in the DLA Spa.)

NOTE: July 20, 27, Aug 3 Archive links are posted at www.thevlc.org.

Aug 03 - "Tips on Textbook Strategies and the Impact with NC WISE" -- presented by DLC Joe Baisley (Currituck) ***ARCHIVED*** http://www.thevlc.org/

Aug 10 - 9:00 - "Training for DLCs" -- presented by the NCVPS Division for School Services Support (Adam, Connie, Dave, J, & Melissa)

Aug 17 - "Tips on Grade Reporting & Closing out Summer Semester" -- presented by DLC, Steve McGrath (Guilford), and the NCVPS School Services Support Team.

Aug 24 - "An Overview of Training for 2010-2011 School Year DLAs and DLCs" -- presented by the NCVPS School Services Support Team.

LOCK Sessions Scheduled July-August [E-lert for July 22]

Generally, LOCK sessions (Linked Online Connecting Knowledge) are scheduled the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11:00 AM. However, summer LOCK session schedules have been altered. The scheduled July-August sessions are outlined below. Post these dates on your calendar and make it a priority for both DLAs and DLCs to engage in these professional development opportunities. (The sessions are hosted in the "Virtual Office" (tab) in the DLA Spa.)

NOTE: July 20 Archive link is posted.

July 27 - "From the Boom Generation to the Digital Generation" -- a treat you don't want to miss to hear the perspectives from retired DLAs and DLCs as of the summer, 2010.

Aug 03 - "Tips on Textbook Strategies and the Impact with NC WISE" -- presented by DLC Joe Baisley (Currituck)

Aug 10 - 9:00 - "Training for DLCs" -- presented by the NCVPS Division for School Services Support (Adam, Connie, Dave, J, & Melissa)

Aug 17 - "Tips on Grade Reporting & Closing out Summer Semester" -- presented by DLC and the NCVPS School Services Support Team.

Aug 24 - "An Overview of Training for 2010-2011 School Year DLAs and DLCs" -- presented by the NCVPS School Services Support Team.

July LOCK Sessions [E-lert for July 2]

Generally, LOCK (Linked Online Connecting Knowledge) sessions are scheduled the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11:00 AM. However, since the first Tuesday falls directly behind the July 4th holiday, July LOCK sessions will change. The first session will be hosted on the 2nd Tuesday, July 13. The topic will be "Summer Support & Lessons Learned in Summer Semester Startup". Please mark your calendar and make it a mandatory meeting for both DLCs and DLAs. The 2nd July LOCK session schedule is TBD. Be on watch in the next couple E-lerts for an update.

LOCK session June 1 - 11:00 am [E-lert for May 21]

LOCK sessions will be hosted each 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11:00 am. Mark your calendar for the next session June 1st. We will feature another guest DLC. Check next week for the resourceful topic. Thanks to the many who locked into the May 18 session. Excellent!!

Thanks also to the DLCs who presented that session, Joe Baisley (Currituck), Richard McFall (Durham), & Sharon Rhodes (Buncombe). Excellent material covered and can be reviewed at http://www.thevlc.org/2010/05/lock-session-for-may-18.html GREAT work, team!