Building Online Learning Partnerships Expanding Personalized Learning with Regional Collaboration for Flexible, Cost-Effective, & Sustainable Programs

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

10:55 AM – 11:15 AM East Coast USA Time

Location: A702

Session Type: Contributed Talk

Presenter(s)

Jill Manczka, Ed. D. (she/her/hers)

Program Director, Waterfront Learning
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Homestead, PA, United States
Preston Hartman

Director of K-12 Virtual Learning
Plum Borough School District
Plum, PA, United States

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, partnerships between educational service agencies (ESAs) and school districts are essential for implementing effective online learning programs. This session provides actionable tips and tools to foster collaboration and build a strong foundation for success. Participants will explore strategies for aligning goals, establishing clear communication channels, and addressing challenges such as resource allocation, compliance, and student engagement. Real-world examples and best practices will highlight how ESAs and districts can work together to deliver high-quality, scalable online learning solutions. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to strengthen an existing partnership, this session will equip you with the insights needed to drive meaningful outcomes for students and educators.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the session, participants will be able to identify the structure and strategies needed to develop a Virtual Learning Consortium partnership through collaboration between school districts and educational service agencies or service providers.
At the end of the session, participants will be able to begin building a collaborative effort with another education entity by using the templates provided or by creating their own customized virtual learning collaboration plan.
At the end of the session, participants will be able to begin building a collaborative effort with another education entity by using the templates provided or by creating their own customized virtual learning collaboration plan.