Michigan Virtual for Students has enhanced its course delivery options for the remainder of the 2011-12 school year.
Following a thorough review of courses, course styles and pricing practices by Michigan Virtual staff and an external team of school administrators and online instructors, Michigan Virtual developed three new course styles to accommodate the needs of customers for more options that allow greater choice.
"Our new delivery models respond to the needs of Michigan schools and expands our ability to provide new options for students to help them achieve academic success," said Jamey Fitzpatrick, Michigan Virtual President and CEO.
Michigan Virtual Plus courses offer the greatest level of support to students with a highly-qualified, Michigan-certified online instructor and most closely mirror a traditional classroom. These courses include world languages, Advanced Placement and the entire core curriculum. Michigan Virtual Plus course cost: $275.
Michigan Virtual Basic courses use highly-qualified, Michigan-certified online instructors but with a larger class size. They are best suited for learners who have previously demonstrated academic success working independently. Michigan Virtual Basic course cost: $190.
Michigan Virtual Blended courses provide schools the opportunity to place students in Core, Literacy Advantage or Foundation pathways. These content-only courses allow independent learning and work best when content is paired with a local teacher. Michigan Virtual Blended course cost: $99.
Michigan Virtual also provides out-of-state pricing for schools.
Course content is aligned with the Michigan Merit Curriculum where applicable. The MMC helps Michigan’s public and private schools design, implement and assess their core content area curricula.
About Michigan Virtual
Michigan Virtual is a private, nonprofit Michigan corporation established by the State of Michigan in 1998 to serve as a champion for online learning. It is the parent organization of the Michigan Virtual for Students and Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute.
Michigan Virtual
For more than 27 years, Michigan Virtual has partnered with K–12 school districts across Michigan to expand learning opportunities for students and educators alike. Through our high-quality online courses, taught by Michigan-certified, highly qualified teachers, we empower students to learn anytime, anywhere. We also provide affordable, impactful professional development to help educators grow in their craft. Most recently, Michigan Virtual has been at the forefront of innovation and artificial intelligence in education, offering consultation services and professional learning to guide schools in thoughtfully integrating new technologies and learning pathways.