MAKE WAY.

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MAKE WAY.
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WAY Mission
To change lives by creating engaging and
encouraging educational opportunities for all
young people
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WAY Vision
Our vision is to make every young person a hero.
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National Dropout Crisis
Educational Weekly, Diplomas Count
Nationally, 1 million members of the public high
school class of 2013 will fail to graduate with a
diploma. That amounts to a loss of more than
5,500 students from the U.S. graduation pipeline
every school day or one student every 31 seconds.
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7 Survival Skills
The Global Achievement Gap By Tony Wagner

1. Critical Thinking Problem Solving
2. Collaborating Across Networks Leading by
   Influence
3. Agility Adaptability
4. Initiative Entrepreneurship
5. Effective Oral Written Communication
6. Accessing Analyzing Information
7. Curiosity Imagination

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The Journey to WAY
Holistic Economic Growth Strategy
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Our Roots In U.K.
Holistic Economic Growth Strategy
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Program Description

• Blended Learning
• Project Based Learning
• Dual Enrollment
• Student Centered
• Standards Based
• Diploma

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Program Terms

• Projects - Coursework
• Lab - School Classroom
• Mentor - Certified WAY Teacher
• Expert - Content Specific Teacher
• Team Leader - Guidance Counselor
• Program Director - School Leader
• Researcher - Student

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Program Structure
Mentor
61 Ratio
Team Leader Technician Director
Researcher
1,500 Researchers
Online Community
601 Ratio
60 Researchers
Learning Lab Lab Staff
Expert
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WAY Program
2009 Pilot Program 2010 WAY Founded 100
Districts In Partnership 365/24/7 Online
Environment With Live Support AdvancED Accredited
Campus Locations
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WAY Program
Widening Advancements For Youth Non - Profit
Organization
Charter Schools
Direct Run Schools
Collaborative Partner Schools
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Story of a Project
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Dialogue With Mentor Expert
Researchers Idea
Project Created
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Sample Projects
Particle Movement Video
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Sample Projects
Historical Facebook
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Project Evaluated Based on Michigan HSCEs
Common Core Standards
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Expert Email
Positive Comments Voiced Narration
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Expert Email
Standards Based Feedback Multimedia Support
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Expert Email
Standards Proficiency Levels
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FirstClass To DRIVE
Reporting System
Learning Environment
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DRIVE Reporting System
Overview Page
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DRIVE Reporting System
Digital Portfolio of Work
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DRIVE Reporting System
Researcher View
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DRIVE Reporting System
Learning Standards
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DRIVE Reporting System
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