Virtual High School is a nonprofit global consortium that provides online courses to supplement the curriculums of over 640 member schools in 32 states and 34 countries. It aims to expose students to diverse perspectives and build 21st century skills through engaging online learning. Courses are delivered asynchronously by certified teachers and include electives not typically offered by member schools. Successful students are self-motivated, engaged learners who are supported by their school administration, guidance counselors, teachers and on-site coordinators. VHS has strong credentials, with accreditation, College Board approval of AP courses, and high rates of course completion and satisfaction among students, teachers and administrators.

1. Welcome to Virtual High School!

2. Agenda Online Learning Virtual High School Global Consortium Questions

3. VHS Online Learning Vision Challenging, interesting, engaging Expose students to diverse points of view Support students passions in unique areas Build 21 st century skills

4. Other eLearning Programs State Led Cyber Charter Schools Digital Curriculum/Online Course

5. About VHS Originally funded by the Federal DOE through a technology grant 1996 – 14 th year Non-profit global consortium of over 640 schools

6. What makes us unique? Supplement the course of study NOT an alternative diploma program NO full-time enrollments NO supplanting teachers Students and teachers come from member schools

7. What makes us unique? All policy is set locally Course credit and student eligibility Semester schedule, cohort based Scheduled/asynchronous Maximum enrollment 25 per course 4 students per school per course Delivered by certified teachers Virtual global classrooms - 32 states and 34 countries

8. Benefits: VHS member schools add over 140 courses that may not be part of the curriculum Electives in all content areas Photography, Stock Market, Portuguese, Mythology, Forensic Science, Oceanography, Animation

9. Benefits: Interact with and learn from students from different countries and states Work in collaborative teams using 21 st century communications technology Avoid course/program cuts caused by budget constraints Simplify student schedule conflicts

10. Successful Students? Who are the most successful online students? Motivation/engagement What are the key characteristics? What are the eligibility considerations?

11. Participation Components Teacher Site Coordinator Guidance Department awareness and support Principal Superintendent School Board

12. Teacher Details All teachers have secondary certification in their content area AP Institute trained 10 week online training from VHS (NIM) May give teachers new ideas, approaches to use in their face-to-face courses

13. Site Coordinator Critical in the success of the program Site Coordinator(s) could be a variety of staff Works closely with students on scheduling, course selection, questions/concerns, etc. 4 week online training (SCO)

14. School Membership Options Standard Teaching Site Coordinator Teacher 25 seats per semester Small School Teaching Site Coordinator Teacher 15 seats per semester Student Only Site Coordinator 10 seats per semester

15. Credentials Nationally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools Course design aligns with the NEA guidelines for online courses Online course delivery and teaching aligns with the NEA guidelines for online teaching

16. Credentials Courses meet NCAA guidelines All AP courses have been approved by the College Board Recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Distance Learning Best Practices, 2005, 2007, 2008

17. Statistics VHS AP exam pass rate 62% pass rate and national average is at 60% Course completion rates are over 80% End of course survey indicates that 95% of students, teachers and administrators were satisfied with the experience

18. Thank you Michael Brown [email_address] 978-450-0419