1. Virtual Schools By Pete & Kim

2. What is Virtual Schooling? For grades K-12 Online data base for homeschooling Follows the same curriculum as schools Can ask a live teacher questions Can receive government $

3. Types of Schools State Sanctioned State –Level Can be charged tuition Regional Multistate regions Local Supplement Public Schools Virtual Charter/Public Schools Online equivalents For-profit Run by Independent Companies College based Intro College instruction AP Classes High School Courses

4. Benefits No Scheduling Conflicts Catalog of Unique Courses without costing more Diversified Learning Teachers Online PD Earn up to 12 grad level credits

5. Benefits for Home Schooling Reduce financial burdens Provide free curriculum & materials Outside accountability Working with Certified Teachers Receive accredited, public school diplomas Students are home Can still have field trips = social interaction Compete with public schools for funding

6. Results 80% of students successfully complete the course 64% AP passing rate vs 60% national AP

7. Cites http://homeschool-curricula.suite101.com/article.cfm/homeschool_curriculum_with_a_virtual_school http://homeschooling.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_select_a_virtual_school http://online-teacher-training.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_get_to_know_the_virtual_student http://thejournal.com/articles/2010/04/08/online-school-consortium-moves-to-desire2learn.aspx?sc_lang=en http://www.govhs.org/