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Digital's Educational & Vocational Instructions Network (DEVIN Plus) |
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The goal of DEVIN Plus is to build independent young adults who possess strong academic skills, effective personal and social problem-solving techniques and productive pre-career and workplace skills and values. |
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DEVIN Plus is designed for |
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| Middle and high school students (ages 13 and up) who are having difficulty or have lost interest in school |
| Students with academic or personal circumstances not compatible with traditional schools or calendars |
| Students who have been long-term suspended, expelled or who have left school |
| Students seeking to earn extra credits or to repeat a failed course |
| Students who prefer interactive computer-based learning |
| Students needing to master basic skills |
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With DEVIN Plus students can... |
| Earn an accredited high school diploma |
| Prepare for the GED |
| Plan for a career using Virginia's ISAEP track |
| Build basic academic skills |
| Prepare for Virginia's SOL tests |
| Complete information technology courses: using the latest equipment to earn both high school and college credit |
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What is unique about DEVIN Plus |
| Each student follows an individualized education plan based on an assessment of current academic skills, career interests and aptitudes and of potential risk behaviors |
| There is a strong emphasis on helping students develop problem solving techniques that reduce personal and social risk behaviors |
| DEVIN Plus uses the setting and culture of the business world to provide a productive environment and to help students focus on their future |
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| Eight key components of DEVIN Plus |
| An emphasis on building student confidence and competence through personalized interventions by teachers and counselors |
| A flexible system which permits students to enter the program at any time of the year and to work at their own pace |
| A unique behavior management system based on individual responsibility and trust |
| Instruction that combines direct teaching with computer-enhanced learning. Each student is assigned a workstation with a computer and internet access |
| Assistance in transitioning from school-to-work by developing career skills and values |
| On-site counseling services that focus on reducing risk behaviors and on developing personal and social problem-solving strategies |
| Tangible results driven by the use of assessments and outcomes |
| Regular updates and progress reports to parents |
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| Reporting |
DEVIN Plus provides timely reports to school counselors, probation officers and other officials. Our staff is committed to working closely with parents and agencies to ensure the success of each student. |
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For additional information contact
us info@digital.edu |
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