Distance Learning for 2008-09
Golden Past...Brighter Future
June 27, 2008
At the end of the 2008 school year, over 300 students in Region 9 had completed classes from Vernon College, Midwestern State University, North Central Texas College, Ranger College as well as rigorous Spanish courses from Perrin-Whitt CISD. The 08-09 school year is shaping up to be even bigger and better.
This year David Blankenship will be the tour director responsible for finding the best virtual field trips available. He is currently working with the state wide initiative known as Connect 2 Texas. We hope to become a virtual field trip destination for many schools nation wide as well. Kim French will make sure that we all stay connected by scheduling our trips and classes as well as monitoring them to make sure we make the trip safe and sound.
Last year Petrolia High School's Valedictorian graduated with 30 hours of college credit. Petrolia has utilized the distance learning program for several years by providing opportunities for their students. This year they have agreed to share their expertise by offering several classes via the distance learning network. For more information concerning the following course offerings, contact Mr. Wade Wesley, Principal for Petrolia High School. Petrolia Distance Learning Schedule (PDF)
Jan Coquet, Spanish Instructor for Perrin-Whitt CISD is a seasoned veteran of teaching Spanish via the distance learning system. For the last 5 years she has taught students from all over Texas with great results. If your school would be interested in utilizing their class offerings, contact their Superintendent, Darrin Francis at 940-798-3718.
Vernon College continues to be a great source of concurrent classes for Region 9 schools. Each year they continue to expand on what they have available. Click here for a complete list of their distance learning opportunities. Mike McCoy will be your contact there, 940-552-6291.
Debbie Huffman is the Director of E-Learning for North Central Texas College. They are able to teach from any of their three campuses located in Gainsville, Bowie or Corinth. To find out more about their ITV/Distance Learning Schedule you can call her at 940-668-7731 extension 4475.
If you would like to learn more about how ITV/Distance Learning can help your faculty and staff contact Mike Campbell at 940-322-6928 extension 322.
