(59 minutes)

How to Launch and Scale Virtual School Programs

Meet some district leaders who are driving innovation and results. Hear how a turnkey virtual program can retain and recapture students and deliver high-quality instruction without increasing staffing burdens.

These three midwestern districts are boosting enrollment, maintaining average daily attendance (ADA) to retain associated funding, and improving student outcomes by partnering with Edmentum to expand course access, address teacher shortages, and build sustainable virtual programs. 

We're pleased to welcome:

  • Dr. Jeff Hawkins, Associate Superintendent, Ames Community School District, Iowa
  • Dr. Lisa Hammett, Coordinator of College & Career Readiness and Virtual Academy Coordinator, Blue Springs School District, Missouri
  • Tina Shaffer, Wauwatosa Virtual Academy Coordinator, Wauwatosa School District, Wisconsin
  • Noelle Kanitz, Administrative Assistant, Wauwatosa Virtual Academy Coordinator
  • Dean Heus, Principal, Vel R. Phillips School, Wauwatosa School District

In this webinar, these panelists share how they:

  • Quickly launched and scaled successful virtual programs
  • Recaptured enrollment and maximized ROI
  • Expanded course options and filled staffing gaps

Use these free resources to enhance your virtual learning program:

[Article] Reclaiming Enrollment: What Districts Need to Know About Homeschool, ESA Programs, and Part-Time Options 
Secure district enrollment and funding by thinking strategically.

[Article] 6 Ways Virtual Teachers Can Enhance School Offerings and Address Staffing Needs 
Virtual learning allows a district to offer more course options than it can in person.

[Webinar] How Virtual Options Drive District Enrollment 
Explore virtual options with Dr. Walter Gonsoulin, the 2025 AASA National Superintendent of the Year, and learn how his district is offering a full-time virtual school option.

[Brochure] Reimagine Virtual Learning 
Expand opportunities for full-time virtual enrollment to keep students—and funding—in the district.

[Solution] Virtual Learning 
Leverage award-winning curricula taught by state-certified educators. 

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