This report summarizes the findings and recommendations prepared by The Public Good, Inc. in its evaluation of the 2002-03 school year of Colorado Online Learning. The time period represents Year 1 of a three-year grant awarded to COL from the Colorado Department of Education. The evaluation effort included collecting survey data on customer satisfaction from students and site coordinators; conducting two focus groups of COL instructors; conducting interviews with COL staff; and reviewing documents to gage the extent and quality of implementing COLs plan for delivering high-quality learning opportunities to Colorados high school students.
This report is presented as a guide to be used by the State in determining how the various functions from informed choice, to plan development, to service delivery can be implemented in such a way as to not only support but also facilitate a Self-determination process for persons with developmental disabilities. While there are some areas that have greater detail in the recommendations than others, there are some general themes that promote Self-determination and are important for the State to consider as the details are developed.
