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MyDistrict Virtual School. Nick Stark, MSA [email protected]. Shane Jay Fairbairn, PhD, MEd [email protected]. Objectives. To develop an understanding of MyDistrict Virtual School and how it serves the local school district. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
To develop an understanding of MyDistrict Virtual School and how it serves the local school district.
To review changes in policy and legislation that have affected the operation of district virtual instruction programs.
Discussion about best practices for counseling and supporting virtual school students.
Objectives
MyDistrict Virtual SchoolYour
Shane Jay Fairbairn, PhD, [email protected]
Nick Stark, [email protected]
7023 District-operated
(MDVS)(FT or PT)
7004 FLVS Franchise
(FT or PT)
A Franchise of
District Virtual Instruction
Program
District
School
Student
• Curriculum/Instruction• VIP Coordinator• MIS/Technology
• Administration
• Guidance
• Parent• Teacher(s)
Communication and Support
MDVS 2013-14 2012-13
K-5 46 32.5
6-12 1621 1393
Total MyDistrict 1667 1425.5
2013-14 Enrollment Summary
One enrollment is equal to one semester of one course (6-12) or ½ year (K-5)
Data generated 1/13/2014
Successful Completions – 247
Withdraw Failing/Complete Failing - 15
Completion Summary (6-12)
Data generated 1/13/2014
1.0 FTEOpen EnrollmentPeriods 7, 8, 9FLVS FTE Restrictions/Contracts with
DistrictsCompletion, Credit Recovery, and to
graduate on-time available over summer (beyond Survey 4)
Key Changes for 2013-14
For 13-14, students may not earn more than 1.0 FTE
6 Credits = 6/6 FTE, 7 Credits = 7/7 FTE, etc.
District VIPs may now offer periods 7, 8 and 9(at the discretion of the district)
1.0 FTE (SB 1514)
1/6
1/6
1/6 1/6
1/6
1/6
Six Period Day
1.0 FTE
1/6
1/6
1/6 1/6
1/6
1/6
Six Period Day
1.0 FTE
1/7
1/7
1/7 1/7 1/7
1/7
1/7
Six Period Day + 1
1.0 FTE
1/7
1/7
1/7 1/7 1/7
1/7
1/7
Six Period Day + 1
1.0 FTE
1/8
1/8
1/8
1/8 1/8
1/8
1/8
1/8
Six Period Day + 2
1.0 FTE
1/9 1/9
1/9
1/9 1/9
1/9
1/9
1/9 1/9
Six Period Day + 3
6 Credits = 6/6 FTE, 7 Credits = 7/7 FTE, etc
1.0 FTE
Scenario $ to B/M $ to FLVS $ to MDVS $ to District
6 @ B/M + 1 FLVS $5819.04 $866.66 $5819.04
6 @ B/M + 1 MDVS $5819.04 $250.00 $6538.86
6 @ B/M + 2 FLVS $5091.60 $1697.20 $5091.60
6 @ B/M + 2 MDVS $5091.60 $500.00 $6288.86
* Standard FTE = $6788.86
Section 1002.45, Florida Statutes requires districts to provide at least one enrollment period of 90 days or more which ends 30 days before the first day of the school year.
Some districts also have a window of opportunity at the same time as enrollment for other school choice options in the district.
Language in the Student Progression Plan can define when students may choose virtual options, including FLVS
Open Enrollment
Enrollment Process
Student requests a course; you will get a notification through VSA
MDVS assigns the student a classroom; CRC becomes CA
School or district contact confirms with MDVS by reply
MDVS reviews each CRC and confirms with the school/district contact by email
You verify the Course Request; CR becomes CRC
Teacher makes a Welcome Call; CA becomes A
Course Requested
Course Request
Complete
Classroom Assigned
Active
Courses delivered by the FLVS on a public school campus shall be reported only by the school district in which the student is enrolled
Courses completed through FLVS by a brick-and-mortar student outside of their scheduled school day will be reported by FLVS. This can result in the fractionalization of the 1.0 FTE, thus reducing the per-enrollment FTE for both entities.
Contracts with districts for Virtual Learning Labs$267 based upon enrollment, not completion$325 based on successful completion
Florida Virtual School (SB 1514)
FLVS (provides course + teacher)
MyDistrict Virtual School (course + teacher)
MyDistrict Virtual School (MDVS provides course + district provides teacher)
Options for Virtual Instruction
180-day School Year
Prior to 2013-14: Students not finished by last day of school were withdrawn ( Complete Failing status)
Effective 2013-14: The rule is the same, but with exceptions….
180-day School Year
“District virtual instruction programs, including district franchises, may offer courses beyond 180 days only for the purpose of course completion and credit recovery. Course completions apply only to a student who is enrolled and reported during the second or third membership surveys and does not complete a virtual education course by the end of the school year. These courses must be completed and reported by the deadline for amending the final enrollment survey for the year (Survey 4) to receive funding. Credit recovery courses are allowed for students who did not pass a traditional or virtual education course during the regular school year and must retake the course to graduate on time. There is no requirement as to the survey in which the completions for these courses must be reported “
from Florida Public Virtual Schools Questions and Answers 2013-14
What factors do you consider to determine the
best virtual option for a student?
Discussion
When is it appropriate to deny a student
enrollment in a virtual course?
Discussion
Questions??