Abstract

Individual and social benefits accrue when high school graduation rates increase. One approach to increasing graduation rates is to design learning environments that serve students with disabilities through the 5Cs known to increase school completion: connect, climate, control, curriculum, and caring community. Virtual school programs align with the 5Cs, as demonstrated by virtual schools that have closed achievement gaps and increased completion rates among students with disabilities. Key features of these programs are described, with the national standards for quality online teaching and courses exemplified by each. Strategies are offered for increasing success of students with disabilities in virtual schools. (Contains 1 table and 1 figure.)

Citation

Repetto, J., Cavanaugh, C., Wayer, N. & Liu, F. (2010). Virtual Schools: Improving Outcomes for Students with Disabilities. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 11(2), 91-104. Retrieved August 19, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/53204/.

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Keywords

• academic achievement
• At risk students
• blended learning
• Computer Uses in Education
• curriculum
• Disabilities
• EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
• educational technology
• faculty development
• Graduation Rate
• High School Students
• Individualized Education Programs
• Individualized Instruction
• Mentors
• National Standards
• online courses
• Relevance (Education)
• Student Role
• Teacher Competencies