Florida Online Course Provider Disclosure Statement
Overview of eDynamic Learning
eDynamic Learning offers an array of online CTE and elective courses for grades 6-12 with our Instructional Services partner. eDynamic Learning online courses are rooted in research, best practices, and engagement. All eDynamic Learning courses are designed utilizing backward design methodology leveraging Behavioral, Cognitive, and Constructivist learning theories. All courses have been aligned and meet the NSQ Online Course and Florida state standards.
Courses are appropriate for a varied audience – students who attend school full-time and part-time, accelerated students, students-at-risk, and students with various learning needs. Courses are WCAG 2.0AA compliant, allowing any student, including those who may have special visual, auditory, or cognitive needs, access to course content.
Accreditations
Our Instructional Services partner holds accreditations with the National Virtual Teachers Association, NCAA, and Cognia.
Contact Information
At the start of the semester, students receive a Welcome Course Package. This includes a course syllabus, grading information, and a pacing guide. Teachers will also send an introduction letter to students via email that includes their background and contact information. Throughout the semester, teachers post weekly announcements, and engage with individual students via email. Teachers will respond within 24 hours of receiving communication.
While courses run asynchronously, teachers keep regular daily hours during all days school is in session. Typically, teachers are available to their students from 8 am – 4 pm EST. Teachers are available for live student instruction and support, which can be scheduled upon request. Teachers also host at least once monthly “office hours” sessions for students. Information regarding date and time will be posted on the teacher profile.
Administrative offices can be reached for information about courses, instructors, or other needed assistance. Email: teacherservices@edynamiclearning.com; Phone: 877-585-2029
Technical support is available Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm PST via email. Additionally, technical support tickets can be filed via a support portal, which is available 24 hours/day. Technical Support
eDynamic Learning’s Head Office is located at 1256 Main Street, Suite 256, Southlake, TX 76092. eDynamic Learning also has a support office located at 101-1865 Dilworth Drive, Suite 510, Kelowna, BC V1Y9T1 Canada.
Instructor Information
All teachers have a minimum of an undergraduate degree in education, or an undergraduate degree in the subject. Many teachers hold advanced degrees. All teachers have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience – a combination of classroom and online instruction. As additional personnel are hired this listing will be updated. All instructors teaching Florida courses will hold the appropriate Florida certification.
| Subject Area | Instructor Location | Instructor State Certifications |
|---|---|---|
| Social Studies | Florida | Florida |
| English | Florida | Florida |
| Electives | Florida | Florida |
Student/Teacher Ratios and Teacher Load
Average student/teacher ratio depends on the type and popularity of the course. Teacher load (number of students assigned to a teacher): 250:1.
| FL Course | eDL Course | Ave # Students per Teacher |
|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language | American Sign Language | 42 |
| Culinary Arts 1 | Culinary Arts 1a/1b | 14 |
| Creative Photography 1 | Digital Photography 1a/1b | 15 |
| Crime Scene Technology | Forensic Science 1: Secrets of the Dead | 25 |
| HOPE | Health & Physical Education 1a/1b | 17 |
| Health 1: Life Management Skills | Health 1: Life Management Skills | 9 |
| Law Studies | Law & Order | 11 |
| Life Management Skills | Life Skills | 13 |
| Orientation to Career Clusters | MS Career Exploration 1 | 29 |
| Computer Science Discoveries 2 | MS Coding 1a/1b | 7 |
| Classical Literature | Mythology & Folklore | 12 |
| Nutrition and Wellness | Nutrition and Wellness | 16 |
| Personal and Family Finance | Personal and Family Finance | 30 |
| Psychology 1 | Personal Psychology | 59 |
| Social Media 1 | Social Media | 23 |
| Theatre, Cinema, and Film Production | Theater, Cinema, and Film Production 1a/1b | 13 |
Student Performance
As online course providers, eDynamic Learning and our Instructional Services partner are not privy to any given student’s state-administered or nationally standardized summative assessments. Such summative assessments are coordinated, administered and maintained by the student’s Local Education Agency (LEA) or home school district and are not shared or reported to eDynamic Learning or our Instructional Services partner.
Below are the national course-specific outcomes data for eDynamic Learning courses. A passing grade for the purposes of this report is 60%. Students who did not complete the course are excluded from the Fail figures.
School Years 2019-2020
The Successful Completion Rate for the following eDynamic Learning course data is defined as students who passed the course with a 60% or higher.
| eDL Course | FL Course | Completion Rate | Successful Completion Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language 1 | American Sign Language 1a/1b | 77% | 56% |
| American Sign Language 2 | American Sign Language 2a/2b | 72% | 57% |
| Creative Writing | Creative Writing: Unleashing the Core of Your Imagination | 46% | 46% |
| Culinary Arts 1 | Culinary Arts 1a/1b | 71% | 43% |
| Creative Photography 1 | Digital Photography 1a/1b | 34% | 20% |
| Crime Scene Technology | Forensic Science 1: Secrets of the Dead | 65% | 40% |
| Health 1: Life Management Skills | Health 1: Life Management Skills | Course not yet released | Course not yet released |
| Law Studies | Law & Order | 70% | 45% |
| Life Management Skills | Life Skills | 49% | 44% |
| Orientation to Career Clusters | MS Career Exploration 1 | Course released mid-year | Course released mid-year |
| Computer Science Discoveries 2 | MS Coding 1a/1b | Course not yet released | Course not yet released |
| Coding Fundamentals | MS Coding 1a/1b | Course not yet released | Course not yet released |
| Personal and Family Finance | Personal and Family Finance | 53% | 35% |
| Psychology 1 | Personal Psychology | 74% | 61% |
| Parenting Skills | Real World Parenting | 69% | 53% |
| Social Media 1 | Social Media | Course not yet released | Course not yet released |
| Sociology 1 | Sociology 1 | 78% | 61% |
| Theater, Cinema, and Film Production | Theater, Cinema, and Film Production 1a/1b | Course not yet released | Course not yet released |
School Year 2020-2021
The Successful Completion Rate for the following eDynamic Learning course data is defined as students who passed the course with a 60% or higher.
| eDL Course | FL Course | Completion Rate | Successful Completion Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language 1 | American Sign Language 1a/1b | 59% | 43% |
| American Sign Language 2 | American Sign Language 2a/2b | 34% | 23% |
| Creative Writing | Creative Writing: Unleashing the Core of Your Imagination | 66% | 31% |
| Culinary Arts 1 | Culinary Arts 1a/1b | 41% | 24% |
| Creative Photography 1 | Digital Photography 1a/1b | 36% | 18% |
| Crime Scene Technology | Forensic Science 1: Secrets of the Dead | 58% | 41% |
| Health 1: Life Management Skills | Health 1: Life Management Skills | 42% | 36% |
| Law Studies | Law & Order | 46% | 17% |
| Life Management Skills | Life Skills | 51% | 31% |
| Orientation to Career Clusters | MS Career Exploration 1 | 29% | 23% |
| Computer Science Discoveries 2 | MS Coding 1a/1b | 32% | 15% |
| Coding Fundamentals | MS Coding 1a/1b | 32% | 15% |
| Personal and Family Finance | Personal and Family Finance | 38% | 28% |
| Psychology 1 | Personal Psychology | 41% | 30% |
| Parenting Skills | Real World Parenting | 34% | 24% |
| Social Media 1 | Social Media | 55% | 35% |
| Sociology 1 | Sociology 1 | 28% | 20% |
| Theater, Cinema, and Film Production | Theater, Cinema, and Film Production 1a/1b | 54% | 38% |
Educator Performance
Each semester, our Instructional Services partner gathers the following feedback about a teacher’s performance:
- Monitoring courses and outcomes
- Collecting student/parent/advocate/onsite teacher feedback
- Reviewing teacher comments on students’ assignments (without violating FERPA)
- Evaluating average student performance per course
- Interacting with the teacher
- Gathering feedback from the teacher’s manager at Proximity
Results from the feedback form the teacher’s Performance Appraisal. Our Instructional Services partner may assign one of the following categories –
- Exceeds expectations
- Meets expectations
- Does not meet expectations
Any teacher who falls into the “does not meet expectations” category will be placed on a
Performance Improvement Plan for the next semester.
Nonsectarian and Anti-Discrimination Policies
eDynamic Learning is nonsectarian in its courses, enrollment policies, employment practices, and operations. eDynamic Learning is not affiliated with any particular religious or political group.
eDynamic Learning operates without regard to student or employee race, sex, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, age, marital or family status, sexual orientation, ancestry, political beliefs, pregnancy, disability/impairment, gender identity or expression, or any other ground that is in violation of the law. No person shall be restricted access to, excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any eDynamic Learning course, program, or activity, or in any employment conditions or practices.
eDynamic Learning course content is regularly reviewed to ensure the language and topics are sensitive and appropriate for all learners. We employ an external diversity/sensitivity editorial organization to review our lessons, images, and assessments to identify potential bias, stereotypes, and inauthenticity. This editorial group assigns readers to review material from the perspective of their own lived experiences. Depending on the subject matter, the diversity readers assist with identifying potentially insensitive language, and we adjust and update if needed, prior to release. Readers look for content related to:
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Student Honor Code Pledge
Students are asked to sign the Student Honor Code. The information is found in the How to Be Successful in an eDL Course page within the Getting Started: For Students section.
I will practice honesty in my work by pledging to:
- Act with integrity.
- Submit original ideas, work, and answers without help, unless granted permission.
- Document ideas that are not my own by citing sources with footnotes or endnotes and in a bibliography.
- Use quotations for statements made by others thereby avoiding plagiarism.
- Prevent sharing or posting any eDynamic Learning copyrighted materials anywhere.
- Demonstrate respect for all those involved in my learning process.
- Maintain a courteous tone in all communications with teachers, peers, and others involved in my education.
- Contribute to the creation of an excellent learning environment.
Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Disclosures
eDynamic Learning ensures that its employment practices comply with anti-discrimination provisions of Section 1000.05 Florida statues along with any federal laws regarding EEO and Affirmative Action.
To be eligible for employment a candidate must:
- Submit a completed application
- Provide certified college transcripts for all degrees conferred
- Provide copies of college diplomas for all degrees conferred
- Possess a current and valid Florida Educator’s Certificate
- Be eligible for employment in the United States and submit original documentation sufficient for employer to complete a Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
- Submit for fingerprinting within a specified period of time, fingerprint clearance is required for employment
Florida Statewide Assessment Program
eDynamic Learning does not offer courses that require Florida State end-of-course exams and does not administer these assessments. Students should coordinate their testing locations, dates, and times with their home school district. Additional information can be found using this link, Information for Florida Families.
FERPA Information
To provide Teacher as a Service offering or any other instructional services, eDynamic Learning and its trusted partners need to access, store, and process certain student personally identifiable information (PII). Student PII includes student names, academic performance in the course, and other information that is necessary to perform teaching service and related reporting. Student PII is only used for legitimate educational purposes, under “school official” exemption to FERPA. eDynamic Learning never sells, discloses, or uses student PII for sales, marketing, or other purposes, except what is reasonably necessary to provide the teaching service. School district remains in control over all student PII and can request review or removal of any student record as required.
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