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The ''Basehor-Linwood Virtual School'' ('''BLVS''') is a virtual school programme based within the Basehor-Linwood Unified School District 458, located in the [[US]] state of [[Kansas]]. Established in 1998, it has 40 certified full-time teachers. It awards diplomas directly. | The ''Basehor-Linwood Virtual School'' ('''BLVS''') is a virtual school programme based within the Basehor-Linwood Unified School District 458, located in the [[US]] state of [[Kansas]]. Established in 1998, it has 40 certified full-time teachers. It awards diplomas directly. The associated Basehor-Linwood Distance Learning programme offer supplemental courses to students enrolled at local schools. | ||
The goal of BLVS is to provide a quality educational choice to students who, for their own unique and personal reasons need an alternative to traditional schools - e.g. those who are being homeschooled or seeking an alternative education. | The goal of BLVS is to provide a quality educational choice to students who, for their own unique and personal reasons need an alternative to traditional schools - e.g. those who are being homeschooled or seeking an alternative education. | ||
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Revision as of 03:10, 1 November 2011
The Basehor-Linwood Virtual School (BLVS) is a virtual school programme based within the Basehor-Linwood Unified School District 458, located in the US state of Kansas. Established in 1998, it has 40 certified full-time teachers. It awards diplomas directly. The associated Basehor-Linwood Distance Learning programme offer supplemental courses to students enrolled at local schools.
The goal of BLVS is to provide a quality educational choice to students who, for their own unique and personal reasons need an alternative to traditional schools - e.g. those who are being homeschooled or seeking an alternative education.
There is no age limit for enrolling. The school works with the private partner AllofE.
The Basehor-Linwood Virtual School web site is at http://www.blvs.org/blvs/Home
References
- "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/
- Basehor-Linwood Virtual School web site, http://www.blvs.org/blvs/Home