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The ''Texas Virtual School'' ('''Texas Virtual School Network''', '''TVS''', '''TxVSN''') is a statewide web-based learning initiative designed to meet the needs of public school students and educators located in the [[US]] state of [[Texas]]. Private school students and staff may also take advantage of its programmes.
The ''Texas Virtual School Network'' ('''TxVSN''') is a statewide web-based learning initiative designed to meet the needs of public and open-enrollment charter school students and educators located in the [[US]] state of [[Texas]].


TVS is not a school per se and does not offer courses directly; courses are provided by "provider districts": Texas school districts, open enrollment charter schools, Education Service Centers and institutions of higher education. In turn, TxVSN "receiving districts" (student's home district) approve their students' TxVSN course requests, provide support and award credits and diplomas
TxVNS is not a school per se and does not offer courses directly; courses are provided by "provider districts": Texas school districts, open enrollment charter schools, Education Service Centers and institutions of higher education. In turn, TxVSN "receiving districts" (student's home district) approve their students' TxVSN course requests, provide support and award credits and diplomas


TVS allows students access to "supplemental" content which may not be otherwise available.  
TxVSN allows students access to "supplemental" content which may not be otherwise available.  


TxVSN began offering courses for students in grades 9-12 in January 2009.
TxVSN began offering courses for students in grades 9-12 in January 2009.
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In its 2009-10 school year, there were a total of 4,459 semester course enrollments.
In its 2009-10 school year, there were a total of 4,459 semester course enrollments.


The Texas Virtual School web site is at http://www.texasvirtualschool.org/
The Texas Virtual School Network web site is at http://www.txvsn.org/


== References ==
== References ==
* "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf
* "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf
* "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/
* "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/
* Texas Virtual School web site, http://www.texasvirtualschool.org/
* Texas Virtual School Network web site, http://www.txvsn.org/


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Latest revision as of 14:15, 7 November 2011

The Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) is a statewide web-based learning initiative designed to meet the needs of public and open-enrollment charter school students and educators located in the US state of Texas.

TxVNS is not a school per se and does not offer courses directly; courses are provided by "provider districts": Texas school districts, open enrollment charter schools, Education Service Centers and institutions of higher education. In turn, TxVSN "receiving districts" (student's home district) approve their students' TxVSN course requests, provide support and award credits and diplomas

TxVSN allows students access to "supplemental" content which may not be otherwise available.

TxVSN began offering courses for students in grades 9-12 in January 2009.

In its 2009-10 school year, there were a total of 4,459 semester course enrollments.

The Texas Virtual School Network web site is at http://www.txvsn.org/

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