Academic Flexibility: Discovering PLA with Chelsey Anema

Exploring Sage Oak's Personalized Learning Academy with Chelsey AnemaIn this episode of the Sage Studio Podcast, host Tiffiny Webster sits down with Chelsey Anema, principal of the Personalized Learning Academy (PLA) at Sage Oak Charter School. They delve into the unique aspects of PLA, a program designed to customize education to fit individual student needs. Chelsey explains the flex-based learning model, the role of parents as day-to-day facilitators, and the importance of the teacher-student relationship. The episode covers the grade levels supported (TK-8), the process of getting started, and additional enrichment opportunities like Oakschool classes and field trips. Chelsey also discusses the intervention and advanced learning programs available for students needing extra support or seeking more challenges. The show provides detailed information on how interested parents can learn more and enroll their children in the program.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:46 Overview of Personalized Learning Academy (PLA)01:48 Role of Parents in PLA02:34 Grade Levels and Teacher Assignments03:04 Getting Started with PLA04:54 Technology Integration in PLA05:48 Teacher-Student Relationship and Learning Period Meetings08:24 Enrichment Opportunities and Oakschool10:01 Field Trips and Social Events11:21 Support Programs for All Students13:33 Encouragement for New Parents15:28 Enrollment Information and ConclusionThank you for listening to the Sage Studio podcast presented by Sage Oak Charter Schools and hosted by Tiffiny Webster, M.A.Ed.  We invite you to follow the show and leave your review below.  Sage Oak Charter Schools is an independent study nonclassroom based TK-12 personalized learning public charter school serving students in Southern California.  Visit sageoak.education for more information.Sage Oak WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTube