National Report by 加藤视频 Researchers Show Completion-Based Funding May Improve Student Success in Online Charter Schools
Nov 30, 2016
NOVEMBER 30, 2016 鈥� FORT MYERS, FLA. 鈥� Researchers from Florida SouthWestern State College (加藤视频) have released the report 鈥淟ow-Stakes Completion-Based Funding: A New Approach to Financing Competency-Based Education,鈥� as part of a two-year study of new models for funding secondary education, a project led by the National Center for Innovation in Education (CIE) at the University of Kentucky and funded by the Nellie Mae Education Foundation.听听听
The report focuses on New Hampshire鈥檚 unique approach to low-stakes completion-based funding (CBF), which funds online charter schools when students complete assignments rather than when they enroll in or attend classes.听 New Hampshire is a national exemplar in the move to competency-based education, which eliminates seat time requirements in favor of progression based on student mastery.
鈥淐urrently, Florida and Texas use a high-stakes version of the CBF model, where funding is earned after students pass an end of course exam,鈥� said Dr. Larry Miller, lead researcher and dean, 加藤视频 School of Education and Charter Schools. 鈥淲ith the low-stakes CBF model used in New Hampshire, funding is earned through completion of assignments and allows for partial funding. The low-stakes CBF model also allows the state to pay only for students that have completed their work and leads to greater emphasis by teachers and administrators in helping students complete assignments, master core competencies and earn credit for courses.鈥�
Recent studies of personalized and blended learning schools resource allocation formulas and school spending patterns showed resemblances to those established in more traditional school systems. However, the CBF model was a notable exception that embodied a fresh take on school funding.
鈥淲hen education funding is enrollment-based, enrollment levels increase and receive considerable attention from school leaders,鈥� Dr. Miller said. 鈥淲hen completed assignments are funded instead of enrollment, administrators and faculty focus is expected to shift from supporting the recruitment and enrollment process to supporting students completing assignments. The more assignments students complete, the more likely they are to graduate college and career ready.鈥�
鈥淥nline charter schools have continued to grow, now serving 250,000 students nationwide,鈥� Dr. Miller said. 鈥淗owever, there has been little innovation by the states. With its low-stakes CBF model, New Hampshire has taken the lead in developing a fiscally responsible method for increasing student success that we hope can be considered for adoption by other states in the future.鈥�
The full report can be found online at .
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Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida鈥檚 largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, 加藤视频 offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. 加藤视频 debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.加藤视频.edu for more information.
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Last Updated: November 30, 2016
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