Going Global - A Public School's Adventure Expanding K-12 Online Education

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

2:20 PM – 2:40 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: A703

Session Type: Contributed Talk

Presenter(s)

Rebekah Redmer

Executive Director of Innovative Programming
Jenison Public Schools
Jenison, Michigan, United States

Speaker(s)

Tahira Copland

Director of Admissions and Strategic Communication
U-Tech Preparatory Academy
New Bern, NC, United States

Abstract Description : In this session, attendees will learn more about the strategic steps a public school district took to expand its online school beyond state borders, reaching students across the nation and around the world through a tuition-based option. With a commitment to a global perspective, the district aimed to elevate online teaching and learning, making a significant impact both nationally and internationally. This initiative also provided local Michigan students with valuable multicultural experiences. Participants will discover how this approach not only increased access to quality education but also encouraged cross-cultural exchanges and collaboration among students from various backgrounds.

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.: Innovation, International, K-12, Online Learning, Cross-Cultural
Learning Objectives:
Identify strategic steps for expanding an online school beyond state borders to reach national and international students through a tuition-based model.
Generate innovative ideas for enhancing their online programs to promote cross-cultural collaboration for their students and teachers.