Common use of Improving Learning and Increasing Opportunities Clause in Contracts

Improving Learning and Increasing Opportunities. Our academic objective is to improve student achievement. IDVA’s educational program is rooted in developing reading, writing, mathematical, and critical-thinking skills through content-rich materials. At IDVA we use methods and curricula that are backed by research: phonics for reading, basic math facts early, hands-on learning, plenty of “read aloud” and written work for younger children, and more. We also embrace promising new approaches (for example, adaptive learning via the Web), and we emphasize using multimedia technology (e.g., Flash animation with video and audio plug-ins) in innovative ways. The curriculum we have chosen, k12, has been and continues to be developed and reviewed by recognized leaders in their fields. Parental involvement is another proven method that distinguishes our program. When parents become active and informed partners in their child’s education, test scores rise, drop-out rates fall, and the active pursuit of learning becomes a compelling focus for each family. The k12 curriculum is standards-based and is designed to meet or exceed the Idaho state standards. A detailed table illustrating the alignment of k12’s curriculum with Idaho’s standards in has been provided to the Commission and will continue to be provided as each grade level is added. Curriculum for each added successive school year has been provided upon completion. The Academy will comply with the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (“IDEA”), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (“Section 504”), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). The Academy shall be solely responsible for compliance with Section 504 and the ADA. The Academy has worked diligently to ensure full compliance with the IDEA. As an LEA, IDVA will be responsible for assuring compliance with these programs. The Academy shall comply with all applicable federal law in regard to services and the education of Limited English Proficient (LEP) students. The Academy has developed and implemented policies and procedures for the provision of, services to ELL students in accordance with guidance published by the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education. These policies and procedures ensure the following: • Identify students who need assistance; • Develop a program that in the view of experts in the field, has a reasonable chance for success; • Ensure that necessary staff, curricular materials and facilities are in place and used properly; • Develop appropriate evaluation standards, including program exit criteria, for measuring the progress of students, and assess the success of the program and modify it where needed.

Improving Learning and Increasing Opportunities. Our academic objective is to improve student achievement. IDVA’s educational program is rooted in developing reading, writing, mathematical, and critical-thinking skills through content-rich materials. At IDVA we use methods and curricula that are backed by research: phonics for reading, basic math facts early, hands-on learning, plenty of “read aloud” and written work for younger children, and more. We also embrace promising new approaches (for example, adaptive learning via the Web), and we emphasize using multimedia technology (e.g., Flash animation with video and audio plug-ins) in innovative ways. The curriculum we have chosen, k12, has been and continues to be developed and reviewed by recognized leaders in their fields. Parental involvement is another proven method that distinguishes our program. When parents become active and informed partners in their child’s education, test scores rise, drop-out rates fall, and the active pursuit of learning becomes a compelling focus for each family. The k12 curriculum is standards-based and is designed to meet or exceed the Idaho state standards. A detailed table illustrating the alignment of k12’s curriculum with Idaho’s standards in has been provided to the Commission and will continue to be provided as each grade level is added. Curriculum for each added successive school year has been provided upon completion. The Academy will comply with the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (“IDEA”), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (“Section 504”), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). The Academy shall be solely responsible for compliance with Section 504 and the ADA. The Academy has worked diligently to ensure full compliance with the IDEA. As an LEA, IDVA will be responsible for assuring compliance with these programs. The Academy shall comply with all applicable federal law in regard to services and the education of Limited English Proficient (LEP) students. The Academy has developed and implemented policies and procedures for the provision of, services to ELL students in accordance with guidance published by the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education. These policies and procedures ensure the following: •  Identify students who need assistance; •  Develop a program that in the view of experts in the field, has a reasonable chance for success; •  Ensure that necessary staff, curricular materials and facilities are in place and used properly; •  Develop appropriate evaluation standards, including program exit criteria, for measuring the progress of students, and assess the success of the program and modify it where needed.