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5 questions to ask when considering online schooling
trusted adult is designated as the “learning coach”
monitoring student progress. Parental participation is
important for this type of learning. According to a re-
cent survey of ORCA parents, 24 percent said being
more involved in their child’s education was a top rea-
son they considered an online school.
Allison Galvin
Guest columnist
Salem Statesman Journal
USA TODAY NETWORK
The Oregon Legislature’s Joint Committee on Stu-
dent Success should be applauded for touring the state
from March to October, holding hearings to listen to
students, teachers, parents and community leaders.
Committee members are listening for what’s working
and what’s not in our public schools in an effort to im-
prove academic performance for all students.
The committee has heard from several families
about the importance of having full-time virtual public
schools available to students.
Families looking for a change in their student’s edu-
cational environment may be checking out other op-
tions before school starts in the fall. When checking
out online public schools, like Oregon Connections
Academy (ORCA), there are a few key questions to
keep in mind.
What is full-time virtual school?
Oregon Connections Academy offers tuition-free
public school delivered to a student’s home, or any-
where there’s an internet connection. Courses aligned
to state standards are delivered online and teachers
host frequent real-time classroom sessions. Students
and teachers also communicate by phone and email on
a regular basis.
How involved are parents?
At many full-time virtual schools, a parent or other
What about the curriculum?
Virtual public schools are required to follow state
standards. At Oregon Connections Academy we com-
bine state-of-the-art technology with top education
resources to create a rigorous curriculum. In addition
to a wide variety of electives, and courses which count
as dual college credit, online schools including ORCA
have Career Technical Education programs.
Connecting with students is often the key to aca-
demic success. Teachers work with families to develop
personalized learning plans that meet the needs of
each student.
Do students socialize with their peers?
Many online public schools offer opportunities for
socialization both online and in-person. At Oregon
Connections Academy, we have numerous clubs and
around 200 field trips statewide each school year.
With the flexibility of online school, families can have
freedom to participate in activities such as youth
sports, scouts and more.
Why do families choose online schools?
When we recently surveyed ORCA parents about
the most important reasons they considered online
school, nearly half mentioned the flexible schedule, 46
percent said dissatisfaction with the local public
school, and 39 percent wanted a safe environment for
their child to learn. This form of non-traditional edu-
cation can be an alternative for all types of students,
but it’s not a good fit for every student. Talking to a
parent with children already enrolled at the online
school you’re evaluating can help get their perspective
on the program.
One of my favorite days of the school year is the in-
person graduation ceremony. The student speaker at
commencement a couple of years ago put it best:
“We are not here just because we live in the same
school district, we are here because each and every
one of us choose to be here. No other graduating class
can truly say that. Every single one of us has an entire-
ly different story to tell, yet we all crossed the same
finish line.”
The rewards come every day, knowing we’re trying
to make a difference for each student in our school.
Whether it is a young child who enrolled because al-
lergies prevent them from attending a regular class-
room setting, a teen with anxiety struggling to stay in
school, or a star athlete looking for flexibility to travel
and still get a high-quality education.
While summer is a busy season for family activities,
parents may have a little flex time without the school
year challenges of homework and shuttling kids off to
sporting events. If you want to take time to learn more
about virtual schools and see if it’s right for your fam-
ily, visit OregonConnectionsAcademy.com
Allison Galvin, Oregon Connections Academy Exec-
utive Director from Salem. More information about
Oregon Connections Academy is available at www.O-
regonConnectionsAcademy.com or by calling (800)
382-6010.
High temperatures lead to burn ban in Marion County
Olivia Heersink
Salem Statesman Journal
USA TODAY NETWORK
The Marion County Fire Defense Board has issued a
district-wide burn ban effective June 24 in response to
high temperature forecasts, limited rainfall and ongo-
ing dry conditions throughout the area.
Officials said the ban is place until further notice
and includes recreational campfires, fire pits, yard de-
bris, agricultural and permitted open burning.
Anyone found in violation of these restrictions may
be held liable for the cost of putting out a fire and for
any property damage resulting from an illegal fire.
Officials ask those living in rural areas to maintain a
defensible space by monitoring surrounding growth
near homes and other structures, as well as adequate
access for firefighting equipment.
The ban does not apply to the U.S. Forest Service or
Bureau of Land Management regulated areas.
Marion County Fire Defense Board offers the fol-
lowing advice:
܂ Know fire risks and obey fire restrictions, such as
campfire bans.
܂ Avoid parking or driving on dry grass as hot vehi-
cles can start a wildfire.
܂ Vehicles are required to have a shovel and fire ex-
tinguisher or at least a gallon of water in many areas.
܂ Do not use candles, fireworks, tiki torches or other
open flames in wildland areas.
For more information, residents can check with
their local fire agency or call the Burn Information Line
at 877-982-0011.
Contact
reporter
Olivia
Heersink
at
oheersink@statesmanjournal.com, 503-399-6657 or
follow her on Twitter @heersinkolivia.
Marion County deputy charged with theft
Olivia Heersink | Salem Statesman Journal
USA TODAY NETWORK
A Marion County Sheriff 's deputy arrested Thurs-
day is accused of selling several stolen shotguns.
Sean Thomas Banks, 49, of Keizer, was booked into
the Linn County Jail on five counts of first-degree theft
and one count of official misconduct.
During a three-year period, Banks reportedly stole
and sold five shotguns, according to court documents.
The charges date back to October 2015 and continue
until January.
Four of the five weapons involved are identified in
documents as a Remington 1100 shotgun, a Weatherby
Orion 12-gauge shotgun, a Beretta 12-gauge shotgun
and a Winchester Model 23 XTR shotgun.
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Court records list two women as vic-
tims in the case.
Marion County Sheriff Jason Myers
said his office learned the detective was
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March. Banks, who has been with the
Banks
agency for five years, was put on admin-
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a $55,000 bond. His next hearing is scheduled 10:30
a.m. July 31.
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