2027 WI State Education Conv

A School That Thrives on Flexibility for Families: What Makes Flex Academy Successful (Room 103 C/D)

22 Jan 27
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Angela Wachtel, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Little Chute Area; Heidi Schmidt, Superintendent, Little Chute Area; Kelly Lamers, Flex Academy Teacher

This session will share a unique approach as a virtual charter school that "significantly exceeds expectations." The delivery model is a hybrid approach grounded in three pillars: personalized learning, health and wellness, and service learning. Families, specifically learner coaches, collaborate with staff and follow a chosen curriculum through a pacing guide and all materials provided by the school. The 100-capped enrollment has had a waiting list for the last two years, and 85% of the students who enroll choose Little Chute Area School District through open enrollment.