While this school year is still underway, preparations are already being made for the 2022-23 school year, including the possibility of creating a full-time virtual learning program for grades 3-12 that could begin in August 2022. We know that while full-time online learning is not appropriate for all students, some students found success in an online environment. 

If you do not intend for your child to participate in a full-time virtual program, please disregard this email. 

For information about LISD’s part-time Virtual Learning Academy, created in 2007 and currently available for grades 9-12, visit LISD.net/VLA.

SUBMIT INTEREST FORM
*The form will close April 8. If you have multiple children in different grade levels, you will use this same form to submit your interest for all children.

This form will not serve as your application and does not obligate you to participate in the full-time virtual learning program.

2022-23 Elementary Virtual Learning Program Details:

• Program formation will be dependent on interest level by LISD families collected through this form.
• This program will differ from the virtual learning pathway implemented in response to the pandemic.
• Program commitment will be required for one year. Families will not be permitted to change learning programs (virtual to in-person) each nine weeks.
• Learning formats:
• Students will access coursework remotely from home in a digital format. 
• Some lessons will be synchronous (the teacher delivering a live lesson or the students participating in discussions through WebEx), and some lessons will be asynchronous (students working independently accessing work assigned by the teacher through the Learning Management System or LMS). 
• Teachers will provide synchronous live instruction each day including their morning meeting, small group, and whole-group lessons. 
• Students' work is completed daily and requires commitment from both the student and the Learning Coach (parent, guardian, tutor, etc.) to be successful. 
• Eligibility and student considerations:
• Learning Coach at home to support the student.
• No major behavioral concerns (e.g. excessive office referrals, disciplinary assignments).
• Previous satisfactory academic progress.
• No attendance concerns in the previous school year.
• Passing all grade level STAAR tests during spring 2022 (incoming 4th and 5th grade students only).

2022-23 Middle School Virtual Learning Program Details:

• Program formation will be dependent on interest level by LISD families collected through this form.
• This program will differ from the virtual learning pathway implemented in response to the pandemic.
• Program commitment will be required for one year. Families will not be permitted to change learning programs (virtual to in-person) each nine weeks.
• Learning formats:
• Students will access coursework remotely from home in a digital format. 
• Some lessons will be synchronous (the teacher delivering a live lesson or the students participating in discussions through WebEx), and some lessons will be asynchronous (students working independently accessing work assigned by the teacher through the Learning Management System or LMS). 
• Students' work is completed daily and requires commitment from both the student and the Learning Coach (parent, guardian, tutor, etc.) to be successful. 
• APEX and teacher developed lessons through Canvas will be used for instruction.
• Students will be required to report to campus for some assessments and designated learning experiences. All Performing Arts and Athletic classes will be in person only for 7th-12th grade.
• Eligibility and student considerations:
• Learning Coach at home to support the student.
• No major behavioral concerns (e.g. excessive office referrals, disciplinary assignments).
• Previous satisfactory academic progress.
• No attendance concerns in the previous school year.
• Passing all grade level STAAR tests during spring 2022.

2022-23 High School Virtual Learning Program Details:

• Program formation will be dependent on interest level by LISD families collected through this form.
• This program will differ from the virtual learning pathway implemented in response to the pandemic.
• Program commitment will be required for one year. Families will not be permitted to change learning programs (virtual to in-person) each nine weeks.
• Learning formats:
• Virtual students will participate in coursework remotely from home in a digital format. VLA courses have specific deadlines and requirements for assignment completion that are required. 
• Lessons will be based on teacher created materials that are aligned to the district curriculum and resources.
• Edgenuity will not serve as the learning platform for this model, with the exception of some LOTE courses. 
• Some lessons will be synchronous (the teacher delivering a live lesson or the students participating in discussions through WebEx), and some lessons will be asynchronous (students working independently accessing work assigned by the teacher through the Learning Management System or LMS). 
• Students will be required to report to a district location in person for some assessments and designated learning experiences. Locations for these in-person requirements may not be at the students’ home campus. All Performing Arts and Athletic classes will be in person only for 7th-12th grade.
• Eligibility and student considerations:
• Learning Coach at home to support the student.
• No major behavioral concerns (e.g. excessive office referrals, disciplinary assignments).
• Previous satisfactory academic progress.
• No attendance concerns in the previous school year.
• Passing all grade level STAAR tests during spring 2022.

Students with disabilities may apply and will be considered for acceptance into the academy as long as a student's individual needs can be met. The Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC), Admission, Review, Dismissal (ARD) committee and/or Section 504 committees may determine if the academy is an appropriate placement for a student with a disability based on the individual needs of a student, including whether a student's Individual Education Program (IEP) can be implemented in the Virtual Learning Academy. Lewisville ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.