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Design and Refine Your Program

Streamlining Virtual School Admissions: Innovations in Application, Intake, and Intervention Processes

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM East Coast USA Time
Location: A708
Session Type: Contributed Talk

    Presenter(s)

  • ER

    Erin L. Rounds, M.A. Education

    Teacher, Special Education Department Head
    Bethel Virtual Academy
    Graham, Washington, United States

  • MW

    Megan Wardle

    School Counselor
    Bethel School District
    Puyallup, Washington, United States

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Abstract Description :

In virtual education, the admission process plays a crucial role in shaping student success from the outset. This presentation will focus on optimizing application workflows, conducting effective intake meetings, and implementing intervention forms that support diverse learner needs. We will discuss innovative digital tools that simplify the application process, enhance communication between prospective students and administration, and ensure a seamless onboarding experience.

 Our focus will also include the development and utilization of intervention forms that allow us to proactively address academic and social-emotional challenges.

Attendees will have access to actionable forms that can be implemented in their own virtual school setting.

 

If someone was doing a search for your session in the program what 5 words might they use to search for and find your session.: Application, intervention, monitoring, support, advisory

Learning Objectives:

  • At the end of this session, participants will be able to develop a system for screening applicants and implement an early intervention for better student success within the program.
  • At the end of this session, participants will be able to use student and parent voice to implement strategies for student success.