Design Learning Academy

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        Design Learning Academy is a tuition free online public education option for families. We are part of the 51³Ô¹Ï Union School district and offer your students all the benefits of being an established school district with high academic standards and student support systems. Our program is delivered through an easy to use, robust Learning Management System with the tools needed to access daily lessons and communicate with teachers. Students successfully completing 8th grade curriculum are eligible for promotion to high school.

         

        All students have access to:

        • Onsite Enrichment opportunities
          Students can attend enrichment Tuesday. We offer a variety of classes throughout the year:
          - Robotics
          - Art
          - Music
          - Video Production
          - Maker Opportunities

        • Highly credentialed teachers

        • Online tools and resources

        • Synchronous and or asynchronous teacher support
          Content support in ELA AND Math for all grade levels
          1:1 tutoring
          Small group tutoring

        • Seamless transition from and to a traditional school setting

          Design Learning Academy students have the opportunity to be a part of a brick and mortar school for assemblies, and school wide social events. Jamacha Elementary is a strong partner with Design Learning Academy and we coordinate interaction and social opportunities between our online students and the students at Jamacha Elementary

        • Chromebooks

        • Field trips

        • Community support opportunities and gatherings

        • School assemblies

        • Extensive Parent Resources
          Parents can learn how to:
          -  Build effective schedules for their students.
          -  Manage multiple students using a blended learning model
          -  How to set up an effective learning environment
          -  How to build in recess and break throughout the learning day

          Parents can meet in person with teachers or have an virtual meetings to discuss progress and supports for their students.
          Attend parent meeting for peer and community support
          Discuss strategies for behavior issues
          Conflict resolution strategies
         
         
        Serving families from San Diego, Riverside, Orange and Imperial County.  Call the School Office at 619-588-3630 or email urtnowskij@cajonvalley.net for more information today.
         
         

      Virtual Learning Program

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        To apply for the CVUSD Virtual Learning Program, please visit Student Transfers to submit the appropriate transfer documentation.

        All parents have the option to to request a student-parent-educator conference before enrollment, to learn more about:  

        • Procedures for enrolling, disenrolling, and re-enrolling in independent study (CVUSD) Design Learning Academy and Virtual Learning Program.
        • Program Descriptions:
          • Instruction in the Virtual Learning Program is primarily led by certificated CVUSD staff.  Parents support learning and work completion at home.
          • Instruction in the Design Learning Academy (DLA) is primarily led by a parent.  Instructional content and due dates are provided to families by CVUSD certificated staff and parent’s/guardian’s provide in-home instruction. 
        • Instructional time, including synchronous and asynchronous learning
        • Curriculum 
        • Non-academic supports
        • Conferences may be conducted over the phone, by video conference, or by meeting in person.

         

        For additional information regarding the CVUSD Virtual Learning Program, please contact 619-588-3630.