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The Launch Solution Launch is a solution to high-quality online learning options designed , developed and delivered by Missouri educators.

A student’s opportunity should not be limited by their zip code. Our Beliefs.

A caring educator who has a relationship with students is essential no Our Beliefs. matter learning environment.

A collaborative, K-12 approach to virtual course access Our Beliefs. solutions is essential for student success.

Local Choice Students are enrolled through the home district. District retains ADA for students and pays tuition to Launch. District determines all policies for enrollment. Affordable Solution Local Choice Due to the collaborative nature of Launch, course tuition was reduced 15% after year one with volume discounts now available for districts of all sizes Keeping Missouri Funding in Missouri All Launch teachers are hired from Launch districts. Last year over $1.2 million in stipends were paid to teachers.

Senate Bill 603 ● Established MOCAP (replacement for MOVIP) ● Requires districts to accept virtual course credit and pay for virtual courses through MOCAP ● Districts can refuse enrollment if they believe it to be the “ best educational interest of the student ” ● Districts must establish enrollment process and appeal process ● Launch courses currently meet MOCAP eligibility standards

Launch gives students opportunity.

Meeting Student Needs ● Alternatives for scheduling conflicts ● Access to hard-to-find courses and teachers ● Electives and accelerated options ● Flexibility for homebound and at-risk students ● Long-term suspension solution ● Options for medically fragile students ● Credit Recovery programs ● Solutions for overcrowded classes ● Access for homeschool and private school students

Launch Course Options Traditional Virtual Credit Recovery Credit Acquisition Full course content MSHSAA approved NCAA and MSHSAA approved Flexible Start Dates Flexible Start Dates Start and stop with traditional calendar Student earns pass or fail grade Priority standards assessed at 80% Mirror seated course content mastery designed for students who Designed for first time credit for at-risk previously failed course 82% of overall Launch enrollment students needing alternate setting 15% of overall Launch enrollment 3% of overall Launch enrollment 146 courses [ Comprehensive HS + MS options]

Why Middle School Expansion? Expanded Electives Flexibility for Schedule Remediation & Acceleration

Current Middle School Catalog ● Begin with core offerings ● Mirror seated curriculum ● Electives typically found in seated environments ● Homeschool gaps

1 in 5 Missouri public school districts are Launch members.

Launch Member Districts Southland Norborne South Nodaway North Andrew Sparta Kirbyville North Nodaway Affton Elsberry Springfield Kirkwood North Shelby Albany Everton Springfield Catholic HS Ladue Northeast Nodaway Alton Excelsior Springs St. Charles Northwest R-I Lamar Ash Grove EYC Academy St. Joseph Oak Hill Laclede Co. R-1 Aurora Fair Grove Stanberry Orchard Farm Ava Fairview Laquey Steelville Osage Co. R-II Bakersfield Fayette Lawson Stewartsville Ozark Belton Festus Stockton Lebanon Parkway Bloomfield Fordland Strafford Lexington Pattonville Blue Eye Forsythe Success Liberty Plato Bolivar Ft. Zumwalt Tarkio Lincoln Co. R-II Poplar Bluff Branson Forsyth Thayer Logan-Rogersville Raymore-Peculiar Brentwood Francis Howell Tipton Madison Raytown Bronaugh Glenwood Troy Republic Mansfield Cabool Grandview Union Reeds Spring Marshfield Camdenton Grain Valley University City Rich Hill Maryville Cape Girardeau Green City Warrensburg Richards Carl Junction Hardin-Central Miami R-1 Waynesville Richland Carrollton Hartville Milan Webb City Ridgeway Cassville Hickory County R-1 Webster Groves Miller Rolla Chillicothe Higbee Wellington-Napoleon Monett Rock Port Clarkton High Point Wentzville Montgomery County Rockwood Clayton Hollister West Nodaway Montrose School of the Osage Clever Houston West Plains Morgan County R-1 Shell Knob Clinton Howell Valley Wheaton Mountain Grove Sedalia Crane Iberia Windsor Seneca Neosho Crocker Iron County Willard Seymour New Haven Doniphan Jackson Willow Springs Sherwood Cass Niangua Dunklin Junction Hill C-12 Woodland South Calloway Nixa East Newton Kansas City Public Worth County El Dorado Springs Kearney Nodaway-Holt

400,983 students represented

Launch Advisory Council Analysis Recommendations Advocacy Review Current Launch Data Legislative updates and opportunities ● Enrollment for statewide advocacy Recommendations for next-steps in ● Student Performance Launch course development, policies, ● Satisfaction Rates procedures, and best practices Advisory Council Membership Review Current Launch Data 43 school district represented l 2 Universities l 4 Organizations l Quarterly meetings ● Enrollment ● Student Performance ● Satisfaction Rates

Launch Contacts Director of Launch Nichole@fueledbylaunch.com Enrollment Updates enroll@fueledbylaunch.com Technical Support support@fueledbylaunch.com Marketing Savannah@fueledbylaunch.com

Launch Next Steps Share with district MOU & one-time Custom Enroll and stakeholders membership fee marketing get started!

Fall 2017-Summer 2018 Overall Grade Data Traditional Virtual F 17.0% D A 11.1% 38.3% C 14.2% B 19.4%

Alternative Education Credits Earned Fall 2017-Summer 2018 Credit Acquisition: 253 credits Credit Recovery: 1309 credits Success

Building-Level Point of Contact Launch Best Practices It is recommended that each location a district is using Launch have a point of contact that enrolls students and works directly with the Launch office. Student Support & Monitoring Students in Launch courses should be monitored by a teacher, counselor or principal at the site level. Full-Time Online Students Mentors Students who elect an online-only schedule are more successful if they have a caring adult in the school system who provides support. Follow Drop Policies Launch provides all students a 20-day window to begin a course. It is recommended that students who do not begin the course, or who are unsuccessful in the first 20 days seek alternative course options.

Launch Best Practices Consider a space for online students Many districts are considering a Launch Lab or space where students can work on their online courses. Parent Communication Plan Notifying parents their students are participating in an online course and providing the parent observation username and password is a positive way to get parents involved.