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Poster Session

Program Models and Innovation

From Vision to Vital Hub: The Learning Commons Story–Growth & Impact at Manheim Township High School : a space for learning.

SESSION DATES & TIMES COMING IN AUGUST 2026
Audience Classification: Blended Learning
Audience Expertise: All Levels - This session is intentionally designed to engage and provide value across experience levels-from beginners to seasoned leaders.
Grade Level Focus: Middle Schools, High Schools
Does this session focus on a specific product? No – This session is focused on ideas, strategies, or practices, not a specific product or service.

    Presenter(s)

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    Elizabeth Krebs, MEd.

    Coordinator of the Manheim Township Virtual Academy ( k-12) The Learning Commons, and Testing Center
    Manheim Township School District M
    Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Abstract Description : The Learning Commons at Manheim Township High School is a welcoming academic hub open to all students, including those not enrolled in online courses. It offers a supportive environment for academic help, study space, collaboration, make-up work, and targeted instruction by district teachers. Students can schedule sessions for academic support or secure testing with flexible options, emphasizing advance notice while accommodating last-minute needs when possible.
This inclusive space serves full-time, blended, and non-MTVA students, reflecting its foundation in supporting all learners, not just those in the virtual academy. Growth and impact are highlighted through data on student participation, session frequency, and attendance across the Learning Commons, MTVA supports, and Testing Center. This collaborative, flexible, and data-informed model fosters student success and connection within the school community.

Learning Objectives:

  • At the end of this session, participants will be able to view and interpret data collected over the past two and a half years from the Learning Commons, MTVA Support, Testing Center, and Targeted Support programs. They will identify growth patterns in student engagement, academic support sessions, and service utilization, and describe how collaborative structures and flexible scheduling have enhanced academic outcomes and fostered a sense of belonging
  • Participants will also be able to demonstrate ways to leverage Learning Commons resources to support learners across all academic levels and apply insights from data trends to inform future support strategies, scheduling practices, and inclusive learning environments.