Back to School with VLA: Education, AVID, and Career Goals

Exploring the Virtual Learning Academy at Sage OakIn this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster discusses the Virtual Learning Academy at Sage Oak with Principal Lana Beshara and Assistant Principal Mary Hizon-Barry. They dive into the structure, unique features, and recent changes of the Virtual Learning Academy program. Topics include the integration of AVID strategies, approaches to career readiness for students from TK through 8th grade, and details about upcoming events and enrollment. They also highlight the blended learning model, support systems for students and parents, and the importance of executive functioning skills and organizational strategies.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:37 Meet Lana Beshara: Principal of Virtual Learning Academy01:27 Meet Mary Hizon-Barry: Assistant Principal of Virtual Learning Academy02:01 Overview of the Virtual Learning Academy03:36 Changes and New Initiatives for the Upcoming School Year04:46 Building Community in a Virtual Environment05:20 Introduction to AVID Program06:35 Executive Functioning Skills and AVID Strategies10:23 Career Readiness and Exploration15:00 Enrollment Information and Back to School Events17:43 Final Thoughts and FarewellFor more information, visit the Sage Oak website at www.sageoak.education.Thank 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