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Online Course Development: Bringing It All Together
By Florida Virtual School on December 7th, 2020
Known for high academic standards, Florida Virtual School (FLVS) has earned numerous awards for excellence and innovation in online learning. The FLVS Curriculum Development team strives to uphold the level of education that FLVS is widely recognized for when developing new online courses and enhancing current courses.
Continue readingReasons to Stick with Online School this Spring
By Florida Virtual School on November 23rd, 2020
With so many families new to online learning this year, Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is focused on helping current students and families plan for a successful spring semester.
Continue readingFLVS Works of Heart – Mr. Lozano, AP Psychology
By Florida Virtual School on November 6th, 2020
Our “Works of Heart” series showcases heartfelt stories about Florida Virtual School teachers and staff who go above and beyond to help students every day. Learn what sets our team apart at flvs.net/careers.
This year has undoubtedly been a year like no other, filled with uncertainty as we learn to navigate changes in the way we attend school, work, social events, and more. Throughout the year, students, parents, and staff have reached out to family, friends, and their local communities to share support and the result has been extraordinary!
Continue readingBuilding Online Courses from the Ground Up
By Florida Virtual School on November 2nd, 2020
When creating online curriculum for students, Florida Virtual School (FLVS) strives to design courses that provide an engaging experience and challenge Kindergarten-12th grade students to master key concepts. The FLVS Curriculum Development Team is paving the path of excellence in online learning through high-quality content, including videos, recordings, and interactive activities.
Continue readingFLVS Corkboard: Fall Newsletter
By Florida Virtual School on October 12th, 2020
We hope you’re Fall-ing in love with the many student activities and events you can be a part of with FLVS. Here are some notable activities happening this fall.
Continue readingFLVS Celebrates Teachers on World Teachers’ Day
By Florida Virtual School on October 5th, 2020
Every August, thousands of teachers prepare for the new school year, decorating their classrooms, organizing lessons, and brainstorming fun activities for students. Teachers at Florida Virtual School are no different! Although they may not have a physical classroom where they can see students daily, FLVS teachers find unique ways to create engaging learning experiences for students in the virtual classroom.
Continue readingFLVS Teacher Receives Yale Educator Award
By Suzan Kurdak on September 25th, 2020
Florida Virtual School is proud to announce that one of our teachers, Samantha Rimes, was honored as a recipient of the 2020 Yale Educator Award. This award, sponsored by the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admissions, recognizes educators from around the world who inspire and support their students to perform at high levels and to achieve excellence.
Continue readingWays for Online Elementary Students to Stay Active
By Guest Blogger on September 22nd, 2020
As children are being educated at home, there are many changes in their daily routines – and ours, as parents. We find ourselves being the professionals and spending a lot of time supporting our children with academics and keeping them active, busy, and happy. This is quite a bit to juggle and it can be hard to keep all those balls in the air!
One thing that our children may be missing out on while learning at home is regular physical activity and possibly a formal physical education curriculum. This need not be the case with FLVS!
Continue readingCreating Online Courses is a Team Effort
By Florida Virtual School on September 11th, 2020
Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is dedicated to the academic success of students. Our goal is to support students with a complete online learning experience, whether they are taking one course or a full course load with us. Each course is hand-crafted to meet academic standards and student needs with the goal of maximizing success.
Continue readingSetting the Standard for Online Curriculum
By Florida Virtual School on September 9th, 2020
FLVS has a well-documented history of success creating courses that are used with thousands of students every day. Our Curriculum Development Team includes more than 100 staff members who maintain and grow our course offerings each year.
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