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MyDistrict Virtual School

MyDistrict Virtual School. Nick Stark, MSA starkn@nefec.org. Shane Jay Fairbairn, PhD, MEd fairbairns@nefec.org. Objectives. To develop an understanding of MyDistrict Virtual School and how it serves the local school district.

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MyDistrict Virtual School

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  1. MyDistrict Virtual School Nick Stark, MSA starkn@nefec.org • Shane Jay Fairbairn, PhD, MEd • fairbairns@nefec.org

  2. Objectives • 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.

  3. MyDistrict Virtual School Nick Stark, MSA starkn@nefec.org • Shane Jay Fairbairn, PhD, MEd • fairbairns@nefec.org

  4. MyDistrict Virtual School Your Nick Stark, MSA starkn@nefec.org • Shane Jay Fairbairn, PhD, MEd • fairbairns@nefec.org

  5. District Virtual Instruction Program 7023 District-operated (MDVS) (FT or PT) 7004 FLVS Franchise (FT or PT) A Franchise of

  6. Communication and Support • Student • Parent • Teacher(s) • School • Administration • Guidance • District • Curriculum/Instruction • VIP Coordinator • MIS/Technology

  7. 2013-14 Enrollment Summary Data generated 1/13/2014 One enrollment is equal to one semester of one course (6-12) or ½ year (K-5)

  8. Completion Summary (6-12) • Successful Completions – 247 • Withdraw Failing/Complete Failing - 15 Data generated 1/13/2014

  9. Key Changes for 2013-14 • 1.0 FTE • Open Enrollment • Periods 7, 8, 9 • FLVS FTE Restrictions/Contracts with Districts • Completion, Credit Recovery, and to graduate on-time available over summer (beyond Survey 4)

  10. 1.0 FTE (SB 1514) • 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)

  11. 1.0 FTE

  12. 1.0 FTE

  13. 1.0 FTE

  14. 1.0 FTE

  15. 1.0 FTE

  16. 1.0 FTE • 6 Credits = 6/6 FTE, 7 Credits = 7/7 FTE, etc * Standard FTE = $6788.86

  17. Open Enrollment • 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

  18. Enrollment Process Course Requested Student requests a course; you will get a notification through VSA • You verify the Course Request; CR becomes CRC Course Request Complete • MDVS reviews each CRC and confirms with the school/district contact by email • School or district contact confirms with MDVS by reply Classroom Assigned • MDVS assigns the student a classroom; CRC becomes CA Active • Teacher makes a Welcome Call; CA becomes A

  19. Florida Virtual School (SB 1514) • 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

  20. Options for Virtual Instruction • FLVS (provides course + teacher) • MyDistrict Virtual School (course + teacher) • MyDistrict Virtual School (MDVS provides course + district provides teacher)

  21. 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….

  22. 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 surveysanddoes 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

  23. Discussion What factors do you consider to determine the best virtual option for a student?

  24. Discussion When is it appropriate to deny a student enrollment in a virtual course?

  25. Questions??

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