Presenter Names:  Nelson Coulter, Superintendent, Guthrie CSD Summer Reel, On-Line Spanish Teacher, Guthrie CSD Cathy Morton, Virtual Learning ConsultantRobbie Riggs, K-12 Field Territory Manager, Rosetta Stone Presenter Affiliation:  Guthrie Common School District and Rosetta StoneSession Description (50-words):  In order to fill an increasing need, 

Rosetta Stone and Guthrie Common School District (GCSD) formed a partnership to deliver online Spanish courses in the Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN). Using the Rosetta Stone software as the platform, teacher Summer Reel of GCSD developed highly interactive and rigorous courses that meet all the TEKS, and provide students with a meaningful and effective experience in their pursuit of really learning Spanish. Session attendees will get an overview of the courses as well as information for enrolling students. 

Online Spanish in the Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN): Guthrie CSD and Rosetta Stone Partner to Deliver Quality Spanish I and Spanish II Instruction for Texas Students 

ESC 17 Tech Conference Lubbock, Texas

June 2, 2011 9:00 a.m.

Nelson Coulter, Guthrie CSD

Cathy Morton, Virtual Learning Consultant

Robbie Riggs, Rosetta Stone

Summer Reel, Guthrie CSD

Agenda A Brief History of the Guthrie Virtual School Journey – Nelson Coulter (Superintendent, Guthrie CSD)

Gaining Provider Status in the Texas Virtual School Network - Cathy Morton (Virtual Learning Consultant)

Guthrie & Rosetta Stone: A School-Corporate Partnership That Works for Kids and Schools - Robbie Riggs (Field Territory Manager for Rosetta Stone)

Course Development and Deployment - Summer Reel (Course Developer and Online Teacher for Guthrie CSD)

Questions and Answers

Contact InformationNelson Coulter

ncoulter@guthriecsd.net

Cathy Morton

cathymorton220@gmail.com

Robbie Riggs

rriggs@rosettastone.com

Summer Reel

reel.summer@gmail.com