your district virtual instruction program virtual education as a school choice option
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MyDistrict Virtual School
MyDistrict Virtual School is the name of the online learning option for K-12 students provided by the North East Florida Educational Consortium. K-5 students must meet state eligibility requirements and must be full time virtual students. Students in grades 6-12 may be full or part time, home education students, or private school students.
Staff
Heather SymondsAdministrative Assistant
Nick StarkInstructional Design Specialist
Shane Jay FairbairnManager, Technology
Integration
Your School
Think for a moment about the way virtual education works in your school. How is it perceived by students, parents, teachers, and administrators?
Which students do you currently advise to enroll in a virtual course?
What is Virtual Instruction?
Florida State Statute Section 1004.25
Instruction that takes place in an interactive learning environment created through technology in which the student and teacher are separated from each other by time or space or both.
Why Virtual?
While there are many reasons to choose a virtual option for students, one reason is paramount:
Flexibility
Students in a virtual class are not tied to bell schedules
Students have access to materials anytimeGenerally, students have more options for
coursesVirtual classes can help with class size
OptionsDistrict Franchise (MDVS)
Full Time K-12Part Time 6-12Virtual Learning Labs
FLVSFull Time K-12Part Time K-12Virtual Learning Labs9 period day and Summer Courses
Comparison
MyDistrict Virtual School Florida Virtual School
District keeps FTE FLVS keeps FTE
Small number of enrollments Large number of enrollments
Local control No local control
Elementary Grades
For full time elementary students in the VIP with MyDistrict Virtual School:
Earn FTETake all state testsParticipate in school activitiesHave a certified Supervising TeacherReceive ESE/ESOL servicesUse a combination of text and tech
Middle and High SchoolStudents in Middle and High School:
Earn FTEHave access to FLVS curriculum through
MDVSTake all state testsParticipate in PS activitiesHave a highly qualified teacherReceive ESE/ESOL Services
MDVS or FLVS
Choose FLVS for a student who
may not finish a semester on timehas a poor academic historywants to take a course outside of the 6
period dayhas not been successful in a virtual courseneeds to recover credit over the summerneeds intensive support for their IEP
MDVS or FLVS
Choose MDVS for a student who
Will finish a semester on timehas a good academic historyis taking the course within the 6 period dayhas been successful in a virtual course
ProcessTo enroll a student in MDVS, you follow the
same steps as FLVS (we are a franchise of FLVS)
Go to: www.flvs.netSelect the courseSelect “MyDistrict Virtual School”First time students can select up to three
courses until one or more courses have been assigned
ProcessOnce a student requests a course you will
get a notification through VSA. Here is how the student is assigned:
You verify the Course RequestCR becomes CRC
MDVS reviews each CRC and confirms with the school/district contact
School or district contact confirms with MDVSMDVS assigns the student a course
CRC becomes CATeacher makes a Welcome Call
CA becomes A
Monitoring
Both MDVS and FLVS monitor all teachers and conduct walkthroughs
Both MDVS and FLVS conduct professional learning sessions
Both MDVS and FLVS will provide authorized persons to academic information about the student.
ProgressionWhenever possible, start students with a
virtual course, either in the school as part of a cohort or outside of the school in a supportive home environment.
Encourage students to take a course before high school.
A common misperception is that digital natives do not need help getting started online
Important Dates
End of First Semester 2012/2013January 17
End of School Year 2012/2013 June 7
Open Enrollment for 2013/2014 May 6 to August 20
SupportMyDistrict Virtual School provides your
school with flexibility to meet student needs while keeping funding in the district.
Visit our page for more information at: www.nefec.org/virtual
Call: 386.329.3800 and say ‘virtual’