Revised: April 9, 2014
Revised: March 9, 2016
Reviewed: January 22, 2018
ONLINE LEARNING/VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAM
The Evansville Community School District Board of Education believes that learning takes place in a variety of situations, environments and locations. The emergence of online learning presents extraordinary opportunities for access to information and learning, both within and outside the walls of public schools. The Board recognizes online learning as an appropriate instructional delivery system for students. Online learning is a method for the District to enhance or expand course offerings and to provide an educational alternative better suited to the learning needs of a diverse population of students.
The District believes that to ensure high quality online learning, the courses which are offered via virtual school must:
- Be aligned with the vision of the District.
- Be aligned to Wisconsin’s Model Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and/or national and/or international standards and/or College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Curriculum.
- Have an identifiable curriculum that is consistent with District curriculum and local standards.
- Be taught by a highly qualified DPI licensed teacher who is certified to teach the content of the course.
- Comply with the District graduation and/or advancement requirements.
- Meet all applicable District policies.
- Meet all applicable statutory requirements of the State.
In addition, online courses offered by the District will be in compliance with Administrative Rule.
Online courses that meet District requirements will be awarded credit.
The Board will receive a report at least annually of the online courses taken, via virtual school and number of students enrolled.
Legal Ref.: Sections
118.15(1)(d-f) Wisconsin Statutes (Compulsory School Attendance)
Local Ref.: Policy #343.31 – Administrative Rule
#345.1 – Grading System
#345.6 – Graduation Requirements
#363.2/554 – Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Policy for Students, Staff and Guests
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