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LVS CALENDAR

February 20-21, 2012:
Mardi Gras

April 2-9, 2012:
Easter Break

April 18, 2012: New
Tentative Fall 2012 Registration Start Date

May 8, 2012:
Seniors' Final

May 18, 2012:
Spring Final / Semester Ends

June 4, 2012: New
Summer courses begin

June 6, 2012: New
Last Day to drop, at 3:00 p.m.

July 27, 2012: New
Summer Semester Ends

Complete 2011 - 2012 LVS Calendar


**New Information** LVS 2012 - 2013 Agreements and Costs

The Louisiana Virtual School is pleased to announce its summer 2012 course offerings, as well as the tentative 2012-2013 school year course offerings (see below for Summer School Information and 2012-2013 registration). LVS will be collecting a Materials and Technology cost of $150 per student per course enrollment, to be paid for by the student’s district, school, or Local Educational Authority (LEA). Prior to any school enrolling students for an LVS course for the 2012-2013 school year, the District/LEA must return a new signed agreement, with the appropriate signatures, to the contact person stated in the agreement. Nonpublic and charter schools must also include a Board Resolution with their agreement. If you have any questions about the LVS, please contact Sandy Huval at Sandy.Huval@LA.Gov or at (225) 219-0436.

Memo and Agreement Forms

**New Information** LVS Informational Meetings

The LVS will be hosting 4 informational meetings online through AT&T Connect to provide districts with information on exploring ways that the LVS can support student achievement, and explain any upcoming program changes and course offerings for the next school year.

The meetings will be held on the following dates:

  • Monday, April 16, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Tuesday, April 17, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday, April 18, 2012 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Thursday, April 19, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Anyone interested in attending the meetings must register online through Coursewhere at http://www.solutionwhere.com/ldoe/cw/showcourse.asp?3566.

**New Information** LVS Summer School 2012 Registration

Summer School 2012 Registration

Registration: April 18, 2012 through June 1, 2012, 2:00 p.m. (**Note: June 1st is the last day to add any student.)

Summer School Schedule: Courses will run from June 4, 2012 to July 27, 2012.

Last Day to Drop: June 6, 2012, 3:00 p.m.

There will be Credit Recovery course offerings in Algebra I and English I. Only students that have previously failed one of these subjects may be registered in the credit recovery courses. A student may take up to 2 courses during the summer. Students are expected to work 4 hours a day for each course they are enrolled in.

LVS Summer Facilitator Training

In an effort to assist Louisiana Virtual School (LVS) facilitators in supporting students taking classes online during the summer, facilitator training webinars will be held via AT&T Connect. Facilitators can participate in these webinars at any computer with high speed internet access. These webinars are mandatory for any school participating in the LVS Summer Session. Please sign up for one session only. All webinars are being conducted from 3:00pm to 4:00 pm, and will be held on the following dates:

Session 1: May 24, 2012
Session 2: May 31, 2012>br/>
Anyone can register through Coursewhere at http://www.solutionwhere.com/ldoe/cw/showcourse.asp?3063

Click here for course offerings.

**New Information** LVS 2012-2013 Fall Block/Full Year Registration

Registration begins: April 18, 2012 and continues through the Add/Drop Period.

				

Session Dates: Full-year courses: August 13, 2012 to May 17, 2013

Fall Block courses: August 13, 2012 to December 20, 2012

				

Add/Drop Period: Last day for Fall Block courses: August 20, 2012, 3:00 PM

Last Day for Full-year courses: August 27, 3:00 PM

Prior to any school enrolling students for an LVS course for the 2012-2013 school year, the District/LEA must return a new LVS agreement with all of the appropriate signatures, to the contact person stated in the agreement. Click here to view current Course Offerings

Future LVS Instructor Inquiry

The LVS is not looking for average teachers; we are looking for outstanding instructors. We have a staff made of the most knowledgeable and innovative educators in the profession, and we would love you to join our team. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at any time.

Stephanie H. Marcum
LVS Professional Development and Staffing Coordinator
Stephanie.Cox@LA.Gov
225-219-0443

LVS Instructor Qualifications

All potential LVS course instructors must meet the below requirements:

  • Possess current and valid Louisiana Certification in a subject area in grades 9-12
  • Have a minimum of 3 years of successful face-to-face high school teaching experience in the subject area he/she will teach for the LVS
  • Have a current resume on file with the LVS
  • Successfully complete the LVS Instructing Virtual School Students training with an Outstanding rating
  • Be technology proficient in all basic areas (i.e. word processing, email, spreadsheets)

At this time, the LVS is not hiring any new instructors. If you are interested in becoming an instructor in the future, please send an email to stephanie.cox@la.gov with a copy of your resume. You will be put on a mailing list an notified periodically when training opportunities are available and staffing changes occur.

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