Entry 9 (Virtual Schooling)

Virtual Schooling

"Twenty-first century technology, and the desire to excel, offer our children an opportunity to fulfill their dreams." -Wisconsin Virtual Learning

Virtual schooling is a high-quality, public charter school serving students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.  WVL uses a variety of online curriculum providers known for their ability to adapt to a student's learning needs.  WVL offers three different environments:  Independent, Online classes, and Blended.
WVL is committed to continual improvement of our educational programs, online classes, and instructional materials.
Families are provided access to the online curriculum and are loaned books, materials, computers, printers, and other learning resources.  Through open enrollment and resident students, WVL is tuition-free.
WVL strives to:

• Offer a rigorous and personalized curriculum
• Provide a meaningful, quality curriculum aligned with Wisconsin State Standards
• Provide highly-qualified, licensed Wisconsin teachers
• Involve parents as learning coaches
• Use innovative technology and instructional materials
• Create a safe and engaging learning environment
• Prepare students to meet their post-secondary goals in the 21st century.

Personally, I don't think I would send my children to this type of schooling. I feel that a big part of traditional school is socialization and meeting other children your age.  I feel that socialization is necessary for all children, whether the child has a disability or not.  I am also not quite sure how virtual learning has to do with therapeutic recreation.  I need to have some more education on this type of schooling.
WVL (Wisconsin Virtual Learning)


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