VLAC Family News
January 31, 2023
Upcoming Dates
- January 31-February 3rd: VLAC and Lincoln teachers grading and entering final grades.
- February 6th: Semester 1 Grades posted to MISTAR.
- February 8th-14th: Count Week 1. Students must complete two way interactions with VLAC mentor teachers.
VLAC Second Semester Pacing Guide
Upcoming Count Weeks
Welcome Baby Adelaide and Congrats Gray Family
Welcome Kristi McAllister VLAC Special Populations Consultant
Kristi has a background in special education teaching. She has a variety of teaching experiences that prepare her to succeed in her role. As we begin to shape this new role we intend to solicit family feedback on what ways she can best support you. At this time several supports we can offer are: Explaining the VLAC program to district personnel, families and students Collaborating with district staff to ensure VLAC is an appropriate placement for students enrolling Attend IEP meetings along with VLAC general education teachers Connect families and students with resources to succeed in virtual learning Accommodated State Testing Please feel free to reach out to Kristi as your point of contact for students in Special Populations: kristi.mcallister@oakland.k12.mi.us
Updates to Allowed Websites
Upcoming 5th and 8th Grade Field Trip
Click this link to reserve your spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKkp_CTM_qZXkJpT1hTCCYfXUVLVsuJIRdmmAPIKDhfYLoLQ/viewform
State Testing Dates
March 14 WIDA for students designated as English Language Learners
April 12: SAT 11th Grade and 8th Grade PSAT
April 13 ACT Work Keys 11th Grade
April 18 9th Grade PSAT and 11th Grade Science and Social Studies M Step
May 1-May 5 3rd through 8th Grade M Step Testing
More communications will come out after winter break regarding testing.
K-8 Lincoln Extensions
Contact the VLAC Team
Andrea Becker VLAC Lead Instructor 248-209-2079
Tina Bennett: VLAC Project Assistant 248-209-2071
Mary Kotcher: VLAC Office Assistant 248-209-2071
Technology Support: 248-209-2060
Email: info@vlac.org
Website: https://virtuallearningacademyconsortium.org
Location: 2111 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Township, MI, USA
Phone: 248-209-2071
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VLAConsortium/
Twitter: @VLAConsortium