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Why Choose an Approved Kansas Virtual School or Program?
Per Kansas Statute 72-3712, a virtual school or program is:
offered for credit;
uses distance learning technologies which predominately use internet-based methods to deliver instruction;
involves instruction that occurs asynchronously with the teacher and pupil in separate locations;
requires the pupil to make academic progress toward the next grade level and matriculation from kindergarten through high school graduation;
requires the pupil to demonstrate competence in subject matter for each class or subject in which the pupil is enrolled as part of the virtual school; and
requires age-appropriate pupils to complete state assessment tests.
Need Help Selecting the Right Virtual School or Program?
If you are interested in enrolling in a virtual school or program, you are encouraged to first contact your resident school district to see if one is offered. If there are no options within your district, or you wish to explore options outside of your district, you should search the Virtual School and Program Directory to find a school or program that best fits your needs. While distance is not an issue because it is virtual, you should take into consideration required proctoring for state assessments and final exams, field trip and enrichment opportunities, and onsite tutoring and support services when selecting a virtual school or program.
Important to note:
*** Please note that this downloadable Excel spreadsheet has multiple tabs. Each tab represents a different region or group of students. Be sure to select the tab most relevant to the information you are looking for.***
Deputy Commissioner Division of Learning Services Brad Neuenswander (785) 296-2303 bneuenswander@ksde.org
Director Career, Standards and Assessment Scott Smith (785) 296-3142 sesmith@ksde.org
Assistant Director Career and Technical Education Stacy Smith (785) 296-0979 slsmith@ksde.org
Assistant Director Curricular Standards David Fernkopf (785) 296-8447 dfernkopf@ksde.org Assistant Director Assessment Beth Fultz (785) 296-2325 bfultz@ksde.org
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at ogc@ksde.org or by 785-296-3201.