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Forest Lake Distance Learning Academy (FLDLA) strives to invest and train in communications that dictate larger, more diverse associations among students--to overcome or even erase geographic barriers and foster deep collaboration. We find that connective real-life, real-time technologies draw together our family of students, staff and parents. Such technologies include extensive use of live-class videoconferencing, instant messaging, voice and video messaging, email, and the extensive use of electronic discussion groups and forums. These communications are often faster and more efficient than in-office communications. They tend at times to draw out an individual's heart-felt thoughts more than face to face interactions. They also ensure equity, as each individual's "voice" is heard equally. These electronic means of communication tend to invert the normal psychology of the classroom, encouraging equal expression to the most extroverted and introverted individuals. Program Description Campuses Mission Statement History View AE21 Video FLDLA Quick Facts ^Back to Top
FLDLA Program Description ^Back to Top FLDLA provides a complete, fully accredited curriculum for grades 9-12, including four years of English and Bible; three years of history, math, and sciences (including lab sciences), two years of foreign languages,as well as a number of one-year or one-semester courses like art appreciation. We are accredited through the North American Division (NAD), the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Commission on International and Tran-Regional Accreditation (CITA is the distance learning division of SACS). Through a consortium arrangement with Forest Lake Academy (a fully accredited high school), and the Southern Union Office of Education, secondary students receive credits from Forest Lake Academy and seniors graduate with a Forest Lake Academy diploma . Credits are recognized by other high schools and colleges throughout the U.S. This educational service is primarily sponsored by the Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and its management is overseen by the Florida Conference Office of Education and K-12 Board of Education. By providing quality educational options, AE21 keeps our youth connected to the church, to Adventist education, and encourages more Adventist high school graduates to seek church-sponsored higher education. AE21 students take charge of their learning experiences and develop technological and creative skills necessary for 21 st century work environments. Course work is taught via web-based technologies and class discussion is enabled by real time interactive videoconferencing. Off-camera student contact with the teacher is maintained through a website, instant messaging, e-mail, and the telephone. Local facilitators link with teachers and parents to support class work and management issues at the local site. Aside from its technological format, AE21 operates with a distinctive future-oriented curriculum that demonstrates that SDA education can adapt in significant ways to meet the needs of the students. The AE21 curriculum is built around the tenets of the North American Division Journey to Excellence Document which include these 10 essential components:
In addition, this curriculum strives to bring several key beliefs into reality for students :
FLDLA Campuses ^Back to Top For information about forming a new campus, please contact us. Mission Statement ^Back to Top FLDLA exists to cultivate excellence in leadership through Adventist education.
^Back to Top In 1993, a curriculum initiative from the Potomac Conference (Mid-Atlantic area of the United States) asked some fundamental questions about what should be expected from Seventh-day Adventist education. "How can we prepare our students for the 21st century in a uniquely Seventh-day Adventist setting?" was one of the driving questions. The "Futures Commission" issued a FACT21 document articulating the goals, philosophy, and essential elements of the curriculum in K-12 Adventist schools. As an outgrowth of these two curriculum initiatives, AE21 Distributed Education (now Forest Lake Distance Learning Academy) was born. Leadership, service, and outreach are cornerstones of the integrated curriculum, and cutting-edge educational technology creates cords of community that bind together teacher, student, and quality education. An education gained through use of the FLDLA curriculum provides students with leadership training, an emphasis on lifelong service, and the technological skills that will give them an edge in today's competitive job market.
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