Success Story

Learning Continues No Matter the Circumstances

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Location

Port-au-Prince, Haiti

About the School

297 students, Grades pre-Kinder3-12, 15+nationalities within the student body

Edmentum Product

EdOptions Academy

Challenge

Union School Haiti, in the suburbs of Port-au-Prince in the Caribbean Sea, has a rich history. Founded in 1919, it initially served the children of U.S. Marine Corps families stationed in the country of Haiti. Over the years, it expanded its curriculum and began accepting students of all nationalities. Today, Union School is a private, nonsectarian institution offering U.S.-accredited international curriculum.

Union School has had to continuously adapt to a number of significant challenges as a result of natural disasters and political upheaval in the country.

Ana Noelsaint, school counselor at Union School, explained, “When you have events like earthquakes and political events, it results in a fluctuation of teachers and students.”

In recent years, these challenges have become more frequent and presented a different set of challenges to the school.

“We had an increase in enrollments, through schools nearby closing down, so we took in 100 students”, Mrs. Noelsaint commented. “Then, through political lockdowns, we lost 100 students. We also lost three key science teachers. Being a small school, losing these teachers was significant.”

"Edmentum has been critical in helping us to keep our science subject going. I appreciate programs like [EdOptions Academy] because it does help provide education even in difficult times."

Ana Noelsaint, School Counselor
Union School, Haiti

Solution

Beginning in August 2023, Edmentum partnered with the school in a variety of ways to help reduce the impact these challenges have had on its learners. With the sudden gap in science teachers, the leadership at Union School had to find a partner who could quickly support students and keep their lessons on track. After meeting with the Edmentum team, the leadership at Union School discovered that Edmentum’s EdOptions Academy not only could provide the science curriculum the school needed immediately but also provide the grading services needed to maintain student progress.

Union School strives to keep the relationship between its teachers and students at the heart of learning. The school’s leadership understands that these relationships are critical, especially in
turbulent times. While the school’s aim is to always have face-to-face teachers in place, this is not always possible. Having EdOptions Academy available when the need for online teaching arises has been a huge benefit. Currently, Union School is supported by EdOptions Academy with Calculus, Chemistry, Honors Biology, and Honors English. 

Mrs. Noelsaint expressed, “Edmentum has been critical in helping us to keep our science subject going. I appreciate programs like [EdOptions Academy] because it does help provide education even in difficult times.” 

Result 

Learning through a digital curriculum has been a new experience for the students. While most students have adapted well, there have been some who have taken time to adapt. When students are learning online, the school has its teachers on hand to support all learners. 

“Children are resilient,” Mrs. Noelsaint remarked. “Making sure teachers give the students support and using the reporting tools has been helpful so that we can reach out to students to support them specifically." 

Union School Haiti works tirelessly to ensure that it always does the best for its students and teachers. Whether adapting the school day to allow for screen breaks while students are working online or implementing procedures for online curriculum and grading, the well-being of the students and their future success are at the core of every decision. The school leaders value Edmentum’s ability to support them effectively as their circumstances change. 

Mrs. Noelsaint explained it best, “It’s all about taking things one day at a time and supporting our students and teachers as best we can.”

Programs that drive success

Learn more about the programs used by this school community to achieve results.

Ed Options Academy 1

EdOptions Academy

Our virtual, human-centered instruction combines best-in-class K–12 learning technology with [state]-certified teachers to provide sustainable, in-district programs that grant every student a front-row seat to learning.

Instructional Services

Courseware 1

Courseware

Digital curricula for grade 6 through adult learners help students reach graduation goals and beyond through flexible, personalized first-time credit, credit recovery, and expanded course access.

Courses & Curriculum

Exact Path 1

Exact Path

Diagnostic-driven learning paths and powerful teaching tools to scale interventions K–12 in math, reading, and language arts and empower educators to reach all students through personalized instruction.

Assessments, Supplemental & Intervention

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