Virtual Schools: Planning for Success

About this book

This important volume features contributions by top virtual school administrators and experts in the field who talk about what virtual schools can do to plan for success. If you are interested in the details of launching virtual learning options for your school district region or state you likely have more questions than answers. Where do I begin? What kind of personnel will I need? What providers and resources are available to me? How do I hire and train teachers? What are the costs involved? This authoritative volume will answer these questions and many more. Providing an overview of virtual schooling and e-learning along with detailed case studies and issues chapters this essential volume features: Chapters written by real practitioners in the field who describe their programs explain how they made them a success and share proven techniques they learned along the way. Practical guidance and a brief plan for success road map for local schools interested in starting a virtual learning program. Chapters by leading experts on key aspects of virtual learning useful to planners and those who simply want to better understand the virtual school phenomenon.