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This is a full-year course which may be applied as a Mathematics credit. Students may choose to receive AP credit and/or dual credit through Creighton University. AP Calculus BC Course Dates : Sept. 10, 2026 - May 7, 2027 Eligibility : Juniors and Seniors Course Listing : Mathematics Approximate Resources Cost : $50 ☑️ Dual Credit Eligible WHAT TO EXPECT < ALL COURSES Course Description Students must also have access to a TI-84 Calculator. AP Calculus BC will cover all of the topics associated with AP Calculus AB including limits & continuity, differentiation, integration, and graphical analysis. Additional Calculus BC topics include convergence tests for series, Taylor and/or Maclaurin series, parametric equations, polar functions, L'Hôpital's rule, integration by parts, improper integrals, Euler's method, differential equations for logistic growth, and using partial fractions to integrate rational functions. This course requires weekly engagement but is primarily asynchronous which allows students to work around their school schedule. There is a required student-instructor check-in each week, which most students accomplish through attending the weekly synchronous meeting over Zoom. Meeting times to be determined at the beginning of the term. About Dual Credit With CU > MEET YOUR TEACHER Mr. Owsley MEET MR. OWSLEY Giving the students the power to control their learning, Mr. Owsley sees how virtual learning creates life-long skills. He loves helping guide students through beautiful mathematical journeys.

Keeping Learners in the Zone < Back The Productive Struggle Keeping Learners in the Zone Tuesday, March 24th 4:30 EST/3:30 CST/2:30 MST/1:30 PST Program Overview The ability to struggle, persist, and keep going when things get hard is profoundly human. Yet in classrooms, struggle is often something we rush to remove. The Productive Struggle invites educators to rethink challenge, not as an obstacle to learning, but as its engine. Drawing on human physiology and cognitive science, this webinar explores how attention, emotion, and motivation shape a learner’s capacity to stay engaged, and why learning thrives in a zone that sits between boredom and frustration. Participants will explore what it means to elevate practice by adopting a simplified model of human motivation, one that relies on well-designed tasks, intentional teacher moves, and the power of community. ABOUT OUR PRESENTER Jack Rice is a career educator and academic leader; he currently serves as the Director, Digital and Extended Learning at Acadia University and the Executive Director of the Maple League of Universities. Previously, he was the Director of the Centre for Online Learning, Graduate & Professional Studies at St. Francis Xavier University. His experience also includes appointments as the Dean of Graduate Programs at Elizabethtown College, a Director in the School of Education at Loyola University Maryland and several leadership positions in K-12 education in Canada and Australia. REGISTER

Anoosheh values AVLI’s flexibility and advises planning ahead, managing screen time, and reaching out to teachers for support. All Highlights STUDENT HIGHLIGHT Senior Anoosheh A. Valley Catholic High School AVLI Courses Taken AP Computer Science Multivariable Calculus What piece of advice would you give a student considering taking an AVLI course? As the courses are online, a number of different platforms and websites are used so get ready to be staring at a screen a lot. If you're taking classes in-person or have sports and other extracurriculars going on, it can be incredibly helpful to work ahead. You'll be able to see how far into the course you are and the breaks are given upfront in the syllabus, but they might not be the same as your schools, so don't assume anything. The course is pretty self-lead, but still reach out to your course teachers and even teachers you know at your school. Though there will likely be some weekly zoom meeting, your teachers are willing to schedule with you one on one to help you succeed. What surprised you most about your AVLI course experience? I found it really nice to be able to see what would be due throughout the week - not something I normally have with my at school classes. Even though check-ins are required for the courses I am taking, teachers are pretty flexible and as long as you make sure to do your work it isn't the end of the world if you're not able to make the zoom meetings. The flexibility also goes for if I have a lot going on and might not be able to submit something by the due date. The teachers are willing to work with you.

Gain information about additional AVLI support, including tutoring services, counseling, and resources for students with learning differences. It emphasizes personalized attention and accessibility for all students to ensure academic success and overall well-being. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT When something else is needed... Whether it's an illness, injury, or an opportunity, many students' path through the high school years is not always straight. AVLI may be able to help you and your child's school devise a way forward should your child require an extended leave. Here are some things to consider that may be useful as you open a conversation with your school. Who to contact at your child's school. Typically, the assistant principal of academics and/or your child's guidance counsellor would be good starting points. What to discuss. When meeting with someone from your school, it's important to clearly identify goals and outcomes. This begins with an honest assessment of your child's academic standing relating to graduation, and their capacity for engaging in school work under current circumstances. The next step is to determine if you are in need of full credit-bearing coursework or a shorter term curricular solution to bridge a learning gap that allows your child to more seamlessly integrate back into the classroom upon their return to school. Next, it's important to consider how the school can meet your child's needs internally. This tends to be the best option. If you and the school come to the conclusion that a gap exists between your child's needs and what your school can offer, then engaging AVLI makes sense. Have your child's school reach out to us. AVLI has a host of customizable curricular and teacher options that we can explore together. For this to work, however, the school must take the lead to ensure the solution designed provides your child their best opportunity for success. RELATED CONTENT Course Offerings From dual-credit courses to electives in Artificial Intelligence, Astronomy, and Digital Photography, there is something of interest for every student. View Courses Contact Us Still have questions? Let us help. Send us an email and we'll work to get you the answers and support you need. Contact Us

From summer to the school year, in person or online, we have courses for all school and student needs. PROGRAM OFFERINGS Current Year Courses Our teacher-led courses run on a traditional semester-based schedule, utilizing the type of platform and online format commonly seen in college. VIEW COURSES Summer Courses From remediation to acceleration, summer needs are unique. Varying course formats backed by supportive teachers provide the necessary structure for learning success. VIEW COURSES When Something Else is Needed Sometimes things don't go as planned. A student (or teacher) is struggling and requires an extended leave. We work with schools on a custom coursework plan to help students and schools focus on the things that are most important in that moment. LEARN MORE Arrupe Bridges Collaboration Opportunities AVLI's Bridges program provides space and expertise for schools to work together on innovative programs and ideas. LEARN MORE Teacher Opportunities We focus on a few things...and do them well. VIEW PROGRAMS Still not finding what you're looking for? CONTACT US

We are looking for content experts, but more importantly, teachers who recognize that this content does not exist in a box. Rather, it is a pathway for students to better understand and appreciate the world around them. TEACHER OPPORTUNITIES We're looking for a particular brand of teacher. Of course we are looking for content experts. More importantly, though, we are looking for teachers who recognize that this content does not exist in a box. Rather, it is a pathway for students to better understand and appreciate the world around them. We want teachers who are passionate about the profession, particularly within the Catholic context. Teachers who are learners themselves and who want to be part of a collegial community focused on the betterment of pedagogical practice. We want tinkerers. Teachers who are never quite satisfied with the status quo. Reflective teachers who see calculated innovation as a means of better serving students. Lastly, we want teachers who value young people. Who recognize the power and importance of adult accompaniment as students imperfectly negotiate their learning within the context of life’s challenges. AVLI gives its teachers the tools and resources to develop highly innovative courses. This keeps teachers engaged and enthusatic about their own subject, allowing them to evolve and refine their expression as an educator and resulting in an infinitely more meaningful and enjoyable experience for students. Taiko Haessler, PhD, AVLI Teacher What it takes to be an AVLI teacher. The primary objective of teaching for AVLI is to utilize robust communication, engagement, and assessment strategies in crafting and delivering the best possible learning experience for our students. AVLI teachers are passionate about their discipline and innovative in their teaching methods. They are responsible for designing and delivering online courses to be housed within the AVLI learning management system (LMS) that incorporate engaging learning experiences using both synchronous and asynchronous means as well as a variety of online tools. Want to be an AVLI teacher? If this sounds like your teaching style, read the full description . If you're interested in taking this further, complete the below form and you will be added to a list of instructors who will be notified when teaching opportunities arise that align with the criteria you identify. Complete the form RELATED CONTENT Other PD Opportunities We strive to offer multiple professional development opportunities throughout the year. If you're just as much of a student as you are a teacher, view our PD offerings. Cross Currents Cross Currents is our blog and media platform where we share and discuss important topics in education. Find blogs related to education professionals.

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This is a half-credit summer course which may be applied as a Theology credit. Jesus Christ’s Mission Continues in the Church Course Dates : July 20 – Aug. 14, 2026 Eligibility : Sophomores (Recommended), Juniors, and Seniors Credits : 0.5 Fees : $285 ($460 for non-member school students) Approximate Resources Cost : $0 (Resources provided) WHAT TO EXPECT REGISTER NOW < ALL COURSES Course Description The purpose of this course is to help the students understand that in and through the Church they encounter the living Jesus Christ. They will be introduced to the fact that the Church was founded by Christ through the Apostles and is sustained by him through the Holy Spirit. The students will come to know that the Church is the living Body of Christ today. This Body has both divine and human elements. In this course, students will learn not so much about events in the life of the Church but about the sacred nature of the Church. This course has an estimated time commitment of 2-3 hours per day for a total of 12 hours a week. MEET YOUR TEACHER Dr. Dehm Dr. Dehm recently completed his Ph.D. in systematic theology at Duquesne University. He has also been a high school and college educator for over nine years.

This is a semester-long introductory elective course focusing on business accounting. Accounting Course Dates : Sept. 10 - Dec. 18, 2026 Eligibility : Juniors and Seniors Course Listing : Mathematics Approximate Resources Cost : $50 WHAT TO EXPECT < ALL COURSES Course Description Accounting is an essential aspect of every business organization. In this course, students will learn accounting for a service business organized as a Sole Proprietorship. Students will analyze financial statements and learn the accounting cycle by working through application problems and applying accounting concepts to real-world situations. This course is primarily asynchronous and allows students to work at their own pace for weekly assignments. There is a synchronous meeting that will take place one evening per week that students are expected to attend. Meeting times to be determined at the beginning of the term. MEET YOUR TEACHER Mrs. Hood Mrs. Hood lives in Omaha, Nebraska and has a degree in Computer Science and a master's in School Leadership. Besides working in education, she and her husband run their own small business. Her family consists of her husband, two kids, and a little dog, Louie. Louie is the second-annual champion of the Shipoo Dog Races.

This is a semester-long introductory elective course which may be applied as a Science credit. Introduction to Biochemistry Course Dates : Sept. 10 - Dec. 18, 2026 Eligibility : Juniors and Seniors Course Listing : Science Approximate Resources Cost : $100 Prerequisite : Biology and Chemistry WHAT TO EXPECT < ALL COURSES Course Description This course provides an overview of the main aspects of biochemistry, especially as related to human biology. Topics will include a thorough study into the four major biochemical families including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Select biochemical functions will be discussed in the context of chemical structures and of specific chemical principles for each of the families of molecules (for example: enzymes and enzyme regulation, carbohydrate needs in the body, lipid functions, and nucleic acid structures). Finally, the course provides and overview of metabolism and metabolic pathways which are fundamental to understanding molecular biology. This course requires weekly engagement but is primarily asynchronous which allows students to work around their school schedule. There is a synchronous meeting that will take place one evening per week that students are expected to attend. Meeting times to be determined at the beginning of the term. MEET YOUR TEACHER Mr. Green MEET MR. GREEN Mr. Green cherishes his online students' engagement and strives to give all students, virtual or not, an education they deserve.

This is a semester-long introductory elective course which may be applied as a Science credit. Engineering Principles Course Dates : Sept. 10 - Dec. 18, 2026 Eligibility : Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors Course Listing : Science Approximate Resources Cost : $0 (Resources provided) Prerequisite : Physics and Geometry WHAT TO EXPECT < ALL COURSES Course Description This course takes students on a “doing” tour of the discipline of engineering and several of its sub-disciplines including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer engineering. Students will learn the engineering design process and computer aided design and apply it to “hands-on” projects. This course requires weekly engagement but is primarily asynchronous which allows students to work around their school schedule. This course also explores the engineering approach for problem solving. One-on-one synchronous teacher support is offered as needed, by appointment. MEET YOUR TEACHER Dr. Ramadan Dr. Ramadan has a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering and engineering physics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. As a math and physics instructor, she has taught multiple courses, including algebra, finite elements, statistics, pre-calculus, atomic physics, electromagnetism, mechanics, quantum mechanics, and physics of art and music. Dr. Ramadan has taught at Linfield University, Portland Community College, and Valley Catholic High School. She is fluent in English, Arabic, and German and likes reading, music, and crochet.

How to elevate student voices < Back Teaching for the essential struggle of Civil Discourse How to elevate student voices Tuesday, February 24th 4:30 EST/3:30 CST/2:30 MST/1:30 PST Program Overview Learning is not an insular exercise; it requires us to engage with the world around us. However, in an era of polarization and misinformation, authentic dialogue is a struggle. Discover practical strategies for teaching and supporting students’ civil discourse skills through respectful dialogue and engagement with diverse perspectives. Participants will build knowledge to create supportive classroom cultures, learn ideas for implementing interdisciplinary civil discourse practices, and apply strategies to facilitate meaningful conversations on complex and diverse topics. Participants will receive free digital resources to support their work moving forward. ABOUT OUR PRESENTERS Sarah Lane is an Educator Engagement Specialist for Sphere, focusing on Sphere on the Road efforts and Sphere Alumni engagement. She has K-12 experiences that include being a teacher, instructional coach and facilitator, member of administrative teams, and curriculum writer. She has taught in three states and across urban and rural spaces. Sarah enjoys partnering with educators and administrators to foster spaces of civil discourse and community. John Snoad , Senior Manager at Sphere Education Initiatives, is a career educator with nearly 40 years of highly effective teaching, coaching, and professional development leadership in secondary social studies. His experiences include working with multiple learners in urban, suburban, and rural settings. Relying on his diverse teaching experiences, as well as years of coaching high school football, John has a diverse skillset grounded on inquiry, civil discourse, and collaboration across the curriculum. Sphere Education Initiatives is a nonpartisan professional learning organization that works with grades 5-12 educators and administrators to provide them with the knowledge, experience, professional development, and viewpoint diverse resources to foster and facilitate difficult conversations on the most pressing issues to the classroom and equip our country’s students to engage in civil discourse. We work across disciplines and subject areas to provide pedagogical and content-centered civil discourse strategies with a firm eye towards reducing polarization and helping the next generation learn to engage peacefully to overcome differences, rekindling the founding principles of our democracy and building a more civil society. Headquartered in our nation’s capital, Sphere has a national reach with a network of some 20,000 educators across all 50 states and U.S. territories. REGISTER