OXL Podcasts:

Episode 1: Welcome OXL!

Join Jeff Norris, Karen Rutledge-Bell, and Dr. Melissa Shields as they discuss the vision and mission of the Office of Extended Learning.

Episode 2: Powerful Planning for Summer Learning

Hear from Kristy Watkins, Director of Curriculum & Instruction at Jasper City Schools, about how her district has grown their summer programming with a "Dream Big" planning process.

Episode 3: Moving Beyond the Mandate

Bonnie Short, Director of the Alabama Reading Initiative, discusses how the Alabama Literacy Act impacts summer learning and how districts can "move beyond the mandate."

Episode 4: Thinking Inside and Outside the Box

Tuscaloosa City Schools is thinking inside and outside the box about secondary "summer school." Enjoy this conversation with Dr. Andrew Maxey, Director of Strategic Initiatives.

Episode 5: Twilight at Tarrant

Looking for an innovative way to meet the needs of your high school students? Join Kristi Ware and Dr. Sherlene McDonald of Tarrant City Schools and hear about their Twilight program. More information about Twilight can be found at: Twilight at Tarrant

Episode 6: Extended Learning Opportunities Act

Autauga County Schools has taken advantage of the Extended Learning Opportunities Act to provide elective credit to their high school students who work at their K-5 summer camps. Find out even more on the attached document: ELO Act Application