MyDistrict Virtual School

Shane Jay Fairbairn, PhD, MEdfairbairns@nefec.org

Nick Stark, MSAstarkn@nefec.org

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.

Objectives

MyDistrict Virtual School

Shane Jay Fairbairn, PhD, MEdfairbairns@nefec.org

Nick Stark, MSAstarkn@nefec.org

MyDistrict Virtual SchoolYour

Shane Jay Fairbairn, PhD, MEdfairbairns@nefec.org

Nick Stark, MSAstarkn@nefec.org

7023 District-operated

(MDVS)(FT or PT)

7004 FLVS Franchise

(FT or PT)

A Franchise of

District Virtual Instruction

Program

District

School

Student

• Curriculum/Instruction• VIP Coordinator• MIS/Technology

• Administration

• Guidance

• Parent• Teacher(s)

Communication and Support

MDVS 2013-14 2012-13

K-5 46 32.5

6-12 1621 1393

Total MyDistrict 1667 1425.5

2013-14 Enrollment Summary

One enrollment is equal to one semester of one course (6-12) or ½ year (K-5)

Data generated 1/13/2014

Successful Completions – 247

Withdraw Failing/Complete Failing - 15

Completion Summary (6-12)

Data generated 1/13/2014

1.0 FTEOpen EnrollmentPeriods 7, 8, 9FLVS FTE Restrictions/Contracts with

DistrictsCompletion, Credit Recovery, and to

graduate on-time available over summer (beyond Survey 4)

Key Changes for 2013-14

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)

1.0 FTE (SB 1514)

1/6

1/6

1/6 1/6

1/6

1/6

Six Period Day

1.0 FTE

1/6

1/6

1/6 1/6

1/6

1/6

Six Period Day

1.0 FTE

1/7

1/7

1/7 1/7 1/7

1/7

1/7

Six Period Day + 1

1.0 FTE

1/7

1/7

1/7 1/7 1/7

1/7

1/7

Six Period Day + 1

1.0 FTE

1/8

1/8

1/8

1/8 1/8

1/8

1/8

1/8

Six Period Day + 2

1.0 FTE

1/9 1/9

1/9

1/9 1/9

1/9

1/9

1/9 1/9

Six Period Day + 3

6 Credits = 6/6 FTE, 7 Credits = 7/7 FTE, etc

1.0 FTE

Scenario $ to B/M $ to FLVS $ to MDVS $ to District

6 @ B/M + 1 FLVS $5819.04 $866.66 $5819.04

6 @ B/M + 1 MDVS $5819.04 $250.00 $6538.86

6 @ B/M + 2 FLVS $5091.60 $1697.20 $5091.60

6 @ B/M + 2 MDVS $5091.60 $500.00 $6288.86

* Standard FTE = $6788.86

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

Open Enrollment

Enrollment Process

Student requests a course; you will get a notification through VSA

MDVS assigns the student a classroom; CRC becomes CA

School or district contact confirms with MDVS by reply

MDVS reviews each CRC and confirms with the school/district contact by email

You verify the Course Request; CR becomes CRC

Teacher makes a Welcome Call; CA becomes A

Course Requested

Course Request

Complete

Classroom Assigned

Active

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

Florida Virtual School (SB 1514)

FLVS (provides course + teacher)

MyDistrict Virtual School (course + teacher)

MyDistrict Virtual School (MDVS provides course + district provides teacher)

Options for Virtual Instruction

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….

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 surveys and does 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

What factors do you consider to determine the

best virtual option for a student?

Discussion

When is it appropriate to deny a student

enrollment in a virtual course?

Discussion

Questions??