Texas Virtual School Network JANUARY 2017

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1 Texas Virtual School Network JANUARY 2017

2 TEXAS VIRTUAL SCHOOL NETWORK (TXVSN) The state-led, state-supported online learning initiative for Texas students and schools Created by the Texas Legislature Administered by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) under the leadership of commissioner of education Districts and open-enrollment charter schools eligible to earn state funding, regardless of where student is located during instruction

3 QUALITY ONLINE COURSES AND INSTRUCTION Highly interactive, instructor-led courses taught by Texascertified teachers trained in best practices in online instruction Reviewed by the TEA to ensure alignment with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS); International Association for K-12 Online Learning (inacol) National Standards for Quality Online Courses; and accessibility requirements Instructor led with extensive interaction between instructor and student and among students Equivalent in instructional rigor and scope to course provided in a traditional classroom setting

4 TWO COMPONENTS OF THE TXVSN The TXVSN includes two components: a full-time online school option and a supplemental course catalog TXVSN ONLINE SCHOOLS (OLS) PROGRAM Students enroll in a fulltime TXVSN online school Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Houston ISD Huntsville ISD Premier High Schools Texas College Preparatory Academies 100% virtual program Grades 3-12 TXVSN STATEWIDE COURSE CATALOG Available to students in every district and open-enrollment charter school Students participate through their local school district or openenrollment charter school High school, Advanced Placement (AP), and dual credit courses Catalog course cost paid by district or, in some specific situations, student/parent

5 TXVSN STATEWIDE COURSE CATALOG MODEL TXVSN COURSE PROVIDERS: Eligible Texas school districts and open-enrollment charter schools; education service centers; higher education institutions; private or non-profit entities; corporations Have Texas-certified online teachers and approved courses Course Catalog TXVSN RECEIVER DISTRICTS: All Texas districts and open-enrollment charter schools! Have students with academic needs Grant credit for the course delivered by TXVSN course providers

6 TXVSN STATEWIDE COURSE CATALOG The TXVSN course catalog provides Texas students and schools with equitable access to quality online courses and instructors Works in partnership with local school TXVSN online teacher provides instruction and serves as teacher of record Local school mentors student, monitors student progress, and awards credit and diploma 90+ high school, AP, and dual credit courses

7 TXVSN STATEWIDE COURSE CATALOG BENEFITS Equitable access High-quality online high school courses that align with TEKS and national standards Dual credit and AP courses Texas-certified teachers Instructors trained in effective online instruction Opportunity Expand local course choices and endorsement options Schedule flexibility Early graduation Credit advancement Credit recovery Address teacher shortages Alternative opportunities for diverse students Personalized instruction

8 TXVSN STATEWIDE COURSE CATALOG COURSE OPTIONS 90+ course titles College credit 11 AP and 8 dual credit High school foundation and enrichment curriculum 7 languages other than English (LOTE) 18 career and technical education (CTE) 5 technology applications including Computer Science I & II

9 TXVSN STATE LAW AND RULE Texas Education Code (TEC), Chapter 30A Texas Administrative Code,(TAC), Chapter 70 Local Policy for the TXVSN: TEC, 30A.007 Each school district or open-enrollment charter school must adopt a written policy that provides students with the opportunity to enroll in TXVSN online courses Policy must be sent to each parent of a middle or high school student at least once a year. Policy must by consistent with requirements in TEC, Rights Concerning the TXVSN: TEC, At the time and in the manner the school informs students and parents about traditional local classroom course offerings, it must also notify them of option to enroll in TXVSN courses School may not deny request to enroll in TXVSN course except in specific circumstances allowed under this section Parent may appeal a denial to the commissioner

10 FUNDING SOURCES FOR TXVSN CATALOG COURSES The TXVSN is an important strategy to meet graduation requirements, address schools educational goals, and meet student s individual needs! Foundation School Program (FSP) funding for up to three TXVSN catlog courses per student per semester Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA) Federal grant and program funds, including Title I and IDEA Part B, per the rules of the grant or program State grant or program funds, per the rules of the grant or program Local funds May be student-paid after first three TXVSN courses taken as part of normal course load of seven course, per student per semester

11 TXVSN WEBSITE

12 TXVSN Website: TXVSN Help Desk: TXVSN ( )