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Several states run public schools online. They cling to state standards. Do not confuse this with homeschooling. You are under public school laws when you enroll in a virtual public school. These are not recommended, but are linked here to serve as a reference.

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AN A TO Z ARTICLE
The homeschooling community constantly debates on whether or not it is wise to participate in public school-sponsored programs.

Virtual High School Meanderings
This blog focuses upon issues pertaining to distance education within the K-12 system, specifically the use of virtual high schools. By Michael Barbour, Assistant Professor in the Instructional Technology program at Wayne State University.

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Class.com
Offers complete online high school courses, course services, and curricular materials for purchase.

K12
Founded by William Bennett, self-proclaimed morality czar and funded by Michael Milken, "Junk Bond King." Be sure you really want these guys to profit before you sign up.

State-run Virtual Schools Available for Families

Alaska - Fairbanks B.E.S.T. Program
We offer students, K-12, the ability to create a home school learning program that works B.E.S.T. for them.

Arkansas Virtual High School
AVHS is a pilot project funded by the Arkansas Department of Education. Its purpose is to provide an online alternative learning environment for the students of Arkansas' public schools.

California Virtual Academies
K12.com. Family oversight by experienced, California-credentialed teachers, who are available online, by phone, and during face-to-face meetings.

Florida Connections Academy.com/
A rapidly growing form of free public school that students in grades K-12 attend outside the walls of a traditional classroom.

Florida Virtual Academy
K12.com. Tuition-free public education that enables a learning experience that is individualized for each child.

Florida Virtual School (grades 6-12)
The Florida Legislature initially funded FLVS as a grant-based pilot project in 1997, pioneering FloridaĦs first Internet-based, public high school. The school has grown phenomenally, allowing students to learn at any time, any place, any path, and any pace.

Michigan Virtual High School
Class.com. MVHS can make your job simpler by providing easy access to high-quality online courses taught by certified teachers. Through MVHS, your student will be part of a virtual classroom, interacting with other high school students.

Minnesota Virtual High School
Minnesota Transitions Charter School. We offer a full or part-time option for students, grades 7-12, who are looking for an alternative to the traditional environment, for whatever reason.

Nevada - Clark County School District Virtual High School (Las Vegas)
We offer our students a quality education through our online, interactive course format consisting of Blackboard, our learning management system, and Centra, our syncronous communication system. Courses are primarily based on eText and supplemental online learning materials.

Ohio Virtual Academy
K12.com. A publicly funded, tuition-free community school. Licensed teachers work with parents and students using a blend of traditional and technology-based teaching strategies and support.

Ontario (Canada) Virtual high School
Desire2Learn Learning Management system. The largest online private high school in Canada and its 57 online courses are now available to all students in all countries. Students do not have to live in Ontario to attend VHS.

Oregon Virtual Academy
K12.com. ORVA families receive a complete curriculum, lesson planning programs, books and instructional materials, the use of a computer system, and the guidance of a state-licensed teacher.

Quaker Digital Academy
Our district offers a FREE public education for students K-12 throughout the State of Ohio. Our curriculum is aligned with state standards, but parents are encouraged to add religious-based programs if they so desire.

South Carolina Virtual Charter School
K12.com. Partners parents and students with a highly qualified, South Carolina-licensed teacher to guide and track their progress and achievement through the curriculum. There are frequent face-to-face meetings and events as well.

Texas Virtual Academy@Southwest
K12.com. For students across Eastern Texas, including the greater Austin, Waco, Houston, Corpus Christi, and Dallas/Fort Worth areas in grades 3-8.

Washington Virtual Academy
K12.com. Uses the K12 curriculum to offer Washington students in grades K-12 a learning experience.

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