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Virtual schooling can solve some problems of practice in schools.

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Students that needed a flexible schedule or flexibility in location in order to access programs (i.e. Olympic Gymnists or Welding Students)

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Family's of our olympic gymnasts have told me they struggle with managing school and work out schedules.

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Hippos have no fear of failure.

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Today's students do not need the brick and mortal. Some need the flexible based on learning style, home situations, or even disabilities/illnesses

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Virtual learning is part of a larger strategy of meeting the educational needs of all students. (SSAISD)

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Virtual schooling broadens equitable access for quality learning opportunities for students who traditional schools don't work for.

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Virtual learning is an option that allows flexibility and choice for some students and families. (Clear Creek ISD)

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Virtual learning is an option that allows flexibility and choice for some students and families. (Clear Creek ISD)

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As a longtime provider of virtual learning (10+ years), we want to think about what our students need NOW. This is different from the prior ideas / models of virtual learning.

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Fundamental Belief (La Joya ISD) Innovative practices can transform instruction so we stay relevant to students' needs.

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Fundamental Belief (La Joya ISD) Innovative practices can transform instruction so we stay relevant to students' needs.

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We are in a virtual world and we need to prepare our students to function in a virtual world.

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We need to provide more access and opportunity to students through multiple avenues - or families will seek those pathways in other districts (SSAISD)

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Fear and flexibility. (SSAISD)

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Academic needs and learning gaps; Students' need for safety and our obligation/priority to educate them.

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The unwavering belief that "there is no spoon." (SSAISD)

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Every decision we make will be in the best interest of students.

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Some parents want the flexibility during the week. I spoke to pastors wife and asked why they home schooled. It was for the flexibility. Virtual can provide ISD students with this opportunity to meet parents where they are.

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There is a great opportunity in virtual learning in that it can help us better meet the needs of all students.

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Many students thrived in a virtual setting.  Virtual learning meets the needs of many students.

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Their fear of sending their children to school. We provide opportunities for choice.

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Our vision is to be innovative educators who foster an inviting, positive, rigorous learning environment through student engagement, professional learning and collaboration with all members of the school community.

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We understand that there are students who learn more effectively in virtual environments, and we want to intentionally improve virtual learning for these students

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Our community has many families that attend schools outside of our district because of their desire for a flexible program.  These include elite athletes, students with high anxiety, and families that travel for work.  We are hopeful to offer this and bring students back to FISD.

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Our decisions were based on student decisions.  However, this could allow us to access more staff to handle staffing shortages.

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lower the drop-out rate, keep education accessible for those with specific needs, provide more opportunities for advanced students who might not have access to programs otherwise

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The need to build capacity and opportunity for staff who needed a more flexible working environment. (SSAISD)

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Flexible learning paths

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allowing parents the flexibility to have choices that will best meet their individual family needs

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Student Individualized Education and Choice

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Student Individualized Education and Choice

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We believe that families and students desire choice in their educational setting. Based on the growing commercial virtual school and private school industry, we believe public schools must pivot to meet changing needs.

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Learning can occur anytime, anywhere and we want to allow students that prefer this option the ability to place learning at the time and place that works best for their success.

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Every decision we make revolves around what is best for students!

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Flexibility, Innovation & Accessibility for any students - Virtual Learning can be an engaging, collaborative and rigorous experience for students

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The decision to start a virtual program is based on student needs.  Teachers benefit by using their knowledge and expertise to create a viable and sustainable program. 

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The decision to start a virtual program is based on student needs.  Teachers benefit by using their knowledge and expertise to create a viable and sustainable program. 

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We are not scared of change!

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flexibility/choice, teachers can focus specifically on on-site or online without being responsible for both at the same time

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This virtual program is a response to what are our families are demanding

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Provide the support and build efficacy to our virtual learning staff.

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An intentional commitment to develop instructional models that are personalized to meet the needs of each learner.

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Teamwork, connections across departments, commitment/dedication to district vision

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As a charter school we are accustomed to offering choice and flexibility for our stakeholders, and we have the mission to be a model. We also learned many lessons from the 2020-2021 school year.

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Dallas ISD IRS Mindset - we are empowered to incubate, replicate and scale innovation within our district.   Framework is established and supported by sup, senior leadership and board. 

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Dallas ISD IRS Mindset - we are empowered to incubate, replicate and scale innovation within our district.   Framework is established and supported by sup, senior leadership and board. 

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Flexibility in scheduling, less peer pressure allowed students to focus

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Midway ISD's core values are Innovation, Commitment, and Excellence. Virtual Learning is an opportunity for our district to embrace a "new" learning environment where we continue to offer students in our district a high-quality learning experience.

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We are willing to try new things, fail, & pivot!

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We control the variables for educational excellence through any means/avenue.

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We will do what we always do--keep the students at the forefront of every decision and ensure they are growing in all ways--academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally.

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Whether influenced by concern for social emotional well-being, fear of health concerns, progressive plan future endeavors/careers, or preference in learning setting, student needs drive our decision for virtual learning.

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Our mission is to know every student by name and need. This will keep us anchored.

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Virtual schools allows us to be responsive to students and parent needs, provides students with an additional pathway to academic success and enhances attainment of Arlington ISD one goal for students.

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Families need virtual options for a variety of reasons that expand past COVID concerns. These include complicated work schedules, or students with exceptional needs.