Website: http://www.flvs.net
Contributing Member
About:
Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is an established leader in developing and providing online education solutions for middle and high school students throughout the country. A nationally recognized e-Learning model, FLVS was founded in 1997 as country’s first state-wide, Internet-based public high school. Today, FLVS serves middle and high school students with more than 90 courses. In 2000, the Florida Legislature established FLVS as an independent educational entity with a gubernatorial appointed board. FLVS is the only public school where funding is tied directly to student performance. FLVS provides online solutions nationally for grades 6 to 12, as well as for adults seeking GED alternatives through their Global Services Division.
| Awards |
2007 EdNet Pioneer Award
2007 USDLA 21st Century Awards Best Practices in Distance Learning
2006 EdNet Impact Award
2005 USDLA 21st Century Best Practices Award to Florida Virtual School
2004 Excellence in IT Leadership for Central Florida award from ITFlorida
2003 Named one of the web Smart 50 top organizations by BusinessWeek magazine.
2003 USDLA Excellence in Distance Programming and Teaching
2002 USDLA Excellence in Distance Programming
2000 USDLA for Excellence in Distance Learning Programming
2000 Canadian Association for Distance Education Award of Excellence |
| Student Enrollment |
In 2006-07, FLVS served more than 50,000 students in 80,000 half-credit courses in Florida alone. National and international students can enroll in FLVS on a tuition basis. |
| Coverage Area |
Besides serving all 67 Florida districts, FLVS also serves students, schools, and districts around the nation through tuition-based instruction, curriculum provision, and training. |
| Course Offerings |
FLVS offers more than 90 courses—from GED to honors to 10 Advanced Placement courses and AP Test Reviews.. FLVS courses are accepted for credit and are transferable. Florida Virtual School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and courses are NCAA approved. |
| Faculty: |
FLVS currently employs more than 400 FT instructors and 160 adjuncts in more than 20 states. All FLVS teachers possess a valid Florida teaching certificate and are certified specifically in the subject they teach. More than 64% of our staff hold advanced degrees, and 80 are national board certified. |
Delivery of
Instruction: |
Courses are delivered over the Internet. To assure student success with virtual learning, a variety of web-based, technology-based and traditional resources are provided. Teachers communicate with students and parents via phone, email, online chats, instant messaging, and discussion forums. |
| Partners: |
Partners include all 67 districts of Florida, Wisconsin eSchool; Monmouth Ocean Educational Services Commission, New Jersey; West Virginia Department of Education; Alabama Department of Education; SPARCC (Ohio consortium), and many more throughout the U.S. |
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