By jcurious in Loudoun County Schools — 03 Apr 2025

Loudoun County Schools: Explore Access Academy - It, College Credits And Career Readiness

🕒 00:00:00 Introduction to Access Academy: Presentation on the Access Academy program, a collaboration between George Mason University and Loudoun County Public Schools.
🕒 00:02:17 Program Overview: Discussion of the program's focus on information technology and computer science, with an emphasis on problem-based learning and industry partnerships.
🕒 00:04:04 Lab School Concept: Explanation of the lab school model and its uniqueness in providing a high school experience.
🕒 00:10:27 Career Preparation: Discussion of how the program prepares students for careers in IT and computer science, with opportunities for dual enrollment and industry certifications.

None explicitly mentioned in the transcript, as this was an informational presentation rather than a decision-making meeting.

🗣️ "This is really an alternative pathway to what we might think of the traditional academies focusing on technology." – Dr. Palmas
🗣️ "We want to make sure that students are able to demonstrate their own learning and also learn while they're within the problem, or within kind of the construct of the various courses that we're offering." – Jeremy Sugarz

📌 Student Interest Opportunity: Students can express interest in the Access Academy program until April 11th.
📌 Lottery Process: A lottery will be held to select students for the program, with 30 students per grade level and a waitlist for additional applicants.
📌 Summer Bridge Program: Rising juniors and seniors will participate in a summer bridge program to prepare them for the program's coursework.

🕒 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Access Academy presentation
🕒 00:02:17 - Overview of the program and its goals
🕒 00:04:04 - Discussion of the lab school concept and problem-based learning
🕒 00:10:27 - Explanation of career preparation opportunities through dual enrollment and industry certifications
🕒 00:38:01 - Details on the summer bridge program for rising juniors and seniors
🕒 00:43:02 - Q&A session addressing questions from participants
🕒 00:56:09 - Conclusion and final remarks, with information on how to contact LCPS for further questions.

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