Stride K12 in Texas – Online Public Schools 

At a Glance: Stride K12 Schools in Texas

Stride K12 Schools in Texas include two online, tuition-free public schools High Schools: Texas Online Preparatory High School and Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville. The total enrollment in both schools is 3,740. The total minority enrollment is 57% across these two schools and 35% of students are economically disadvantaged.

District Challenges

1. Adapting to a rapid increase of ELLs.

Stride K12 opened its third school in Texas in August 2021, which saw the number of English Language Learners (ELLs) grow dramatically: from 950 to 2000 by November 2021. In response, the team of Case Managers has more than tripled in size.

2. Supporting first-time virtual teachers.

For many new Case Managers at K12 Stride Texas, it is their first time teaching virtually. As staff members have been recruited throughout the semester, it is important that they can hit the ground running.

3. Answering the needs of a highly diverse student population.

While many ELLs in Texas speak Spanish at home, around one-third of ELLs speak other languages like Chinese and Russian. Regardless of their Language 1, ELLs need the same level of instruction.

4. Preparing for a State-specific test for ELLs.

Case Managers work with ELLs to help them progress through the Texas-wide TELPAS test. With such a diverse group of students, Case Managers have many demands on their time.

The Off2Class Solution for Stride K12 Texas

1. Flexible tools for administrators and schools.

Off2Class allows administrators to dynamically adapt as student numbers change. “Bulk” actions mean administrators can add new teachers and students to the program and quickly assign tests and lessons to entire classes or year groups.

“What I have heard the most from Case Managers is that they appreciate how user-friendly Off2Class is,” said Maya Salinas, EL Teacher Trainer at Stride K12 Texas. “The accessibility of the lessons is really welcomed by our staff. As I am onboarding new staff, I love that it is not a big learning curve for them.”

2. High quality ready-made digital lessons designed for teachers of all levels.

Off2Class is an easy-to-use solution designed for remote learning. This means new Case Managers can quickly start delivering high-quality online instruction. With Off2Class, they spend less time lesson planning or adapting materials to online settings.

“It has been neat to have Off2Class as a platform for teachers to learn because everything is done,“ said Maya. “They don’t need to scramble things mid-semester.”

3. Time for personalizing learning for students.

With Off2Class, teachers save time on lesson preparation (on average 30 minutes per lesson). This means Case Managers can focus on differentiation and personalize lessons for each student.

4. Texas-specific course plan for ELL testing.

Working closely with Off2Class’s Customer Success team, Stride K12 Texas has implemented bespoke Course Plans that focus on the skills needed for the TELPAS test.

Flexible solutions for changing ELL programs

When the number of ELL students in a district fluctuates, it makes it challenging for administrators and educators to meet their needs. The expert team at Off2Class can help you build an agile system that can adapt to growing ELL populations and ensure students receive high-quality support and instruction. We can also advise on federal funding options. Book a consultation with our friendly advisors.