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Phenomenal Science Earns STEMworks Acceptance
Michigan VirtualThis article was originally published by Phenomenal Science at: http://phenomscience.weebly.com/stemworks-announcement.html Phenomenal Science is pleased to announce that it has been awarded approval for entry into the STEMworks database as a promising program. As described on their website, “STEMworks is… Read more
Michigan Virtual provides free literacy and math programs to Detroit students
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LANSING, MI — Michigan Virtual™ has partnered with the team from the Mitch Albom show to provide free early literacy and math readiness programs for students in Detroit on Tuesday at the S.A.Y. Detroit Play Recreation Center. Michigan Virtual provided… Read more
RFP: New Building – Technology Systems
Michigan VirtualMichigan Virtual™ is seeking a Vendor to provide Technology Systems for our new 17,220 square-foot office building on Municipal Way in Delta Township, (Lansing) Michigan. After receiving by email your signed Non Disclosure Agreement, we will provide electronic access… Read more
Michigan Virtual celebrates 20 years as leader in online learning in Michigan
Michigan VirtualLansing, Mich. — Michigan Virtual celebrated two decades as one of Michigan’s top providers and thought leaders for online and blended student learning and professional development at a special awards luncheon honoring key supporters, including current and former lawmakers… Read more
Michigan Virtual to release new Student Learning Portal on Tuesday, April 24
Michigan VirtualLANSING, MI — On Tuesday, April 24, Michigan Virtual™ will be celebrating the release of the Michigan Virtual Student Learning Portal, which will replace CEMS as their primary enrollment system. The impetus for this change comes from consistent feedback from customers…. Read more
RFP: Marketing and Communication Services
Michigan VirtualMichigan Virtual™ is seeking Marketing services: A marketing plan, a marketing tool kit, including a video, and all asset creation to support the marketing activities identified in the marketing plan. This project supports The Michigan Department of Education (MDE)… Read more
Essentials courses now available for statewide enrollment
Michigan VirtualLANSING, MI — Michigan Virtual™’s Credit Recovery courses have been renamed “Essentials” and are now available for statewide enrollment. These 27 core classes are designed for students who either need to recover credits due to previously failing the equivalent… Read more
Michigan Virtual honored by Quality Matters for quality courses and impact on student success
Michigan VirtualLANSING, MI — Michigan Virtual™ is excited to announce that it received a 2017 Quality Matters Making a Difference for Students Award for Outstanding Impact by a K-12 Organization at the QM annual conference “Connect Conference — Pathways to… Read more
Michigan Virtual researchers studying learner-centered, technology-enabled practices
Michigan VirtualLansing — Michigan Virtual™’s research institute, with support from Education Development Center, is documenting an 18-month project underway in Rhode Island with a goal to more deeply understand the needs around high school redesign for the 21st century. Known… Read more
Michigan Virtual University’s Brand Gets a Refresh
Michigan VirtualMichigan Virtual University®, a nonprofit organization that supports the growth and development of digital learning in Michigan’s K-12 schools, has recently undergone a rebrand. Michigan Virtual University, along with the Michigan Virtual School®, will now be known as Michigan… Read more
Michigan Virtual courses added to GenNET portal
Michigan VirtualMichigan Virtual partnered with Genesee Intermediate School District by joining its GenNET Online Learning portal. GenNET users can now choose from Michigan Virtual’s online provider, Michigan Virtual for Students, when making online course decisions. The Michigan Virtual catalog of… Read more
Opportunities for St. Clair County students expand with new partnership
Michigan VirtualHigh school students across St. Clair County will, this fall, have easier access to an expanded range of online classes offered through a cooperative effort among the county’s seven public school districts, St. Clair County RESA and Michigan Virtual… Read more
Professional Learning for Blended Education: Michigan Teacher Case Studies
Michigan VirtualThis report shares the experiences of blended learning teachers in Michigan and is the result of
interviews conducted to understand their experiences and professional learning choices.
A Report to the Legislature, 2016
Michigan VirtualOn December 1, A Report to the Legislature was submitted to the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on State School Aid, the State Budget Director, the House and Senate Fiscal Agencies and the Department of Education that includes specific… Read more
Michigan Virtual hires business strategist to capture the voice of the customer and enhance product portfolio
Michigan VirtualMichigan Virtual added an accomplished business strategist to its leadership team with the hiring of Ray Batt as Vice President of Business Strategy. Batt has over 25 years of service delivery, operations and general management experience, including the past… Read more
Michigan Virtual signs on as MHSAA’s preferred provider of online education
Michigan VirtualProviding educational opportunities is central to the missions of both the Michigan High School Athletic Association and Michigan Virtual. To promote its expansive opportunities for online education for Michigan high school students and educators, Michigan Virtual will serve as… Read more
Michigan Virtual partners with MEMSPA and BloomBoard in advanced certification initiative for principals using micro-credentials
Michigan VirtualMEMSPA, Michigan Virtual and BloomBoard will collaborate to deliver a program that will provide school principals with an opportunity to earn advanced certification. The Michigan Association of Elementary and Middle School Principal’s Association (MEMSPA), Michigan Virtual and BloomBoard have… Read more
Michigan Virtual offers professional development course for school leaders
Michigan VirtualMichigan Virtual‘s PD course — Understanding Blended Learning for School Leaders — brings together a cohort of school leaders to engage in approximately 25 hours of studying and sharing over five weeks. The course combines synchronous and asynchronous online… Read more
Guidelines and Model Review Process for Online Courses
Michigan VirtualEnacted in October 2013, Section 21f of Michigan’s State School Aid Act (MCL 388.1621f1) established that public school pupils in 6th through 12th grade (with the consent of parent or legal guardian if the student is under 18 or… Read more
Michigan Virtual celebrated Digital Learning Day with 200,000th enrollment
Michigan VirtualGovernor Snyder issued a proclamation declaring February 17, 2016, as Digital Learning Day. His proclamation is designed to help educate teachers, schools, parents, policymakers and the public on ways to integrate digital learning tools to improve education for all students…. Read more