From the ECS State Policy Database: Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

Virtual High Schools MS Word PDF - Statewide virtual high schools are state-led programs created by state legislatures or state-level departmental agencies, and most commonly administered by a state’s education department. This ECS StateNote provides 50-state information on policies related to student curriculum and access, teaching quality and program quality/accountability. (Melodye Bush, Education Commission of the States, August 2008)...

Keeping Pace With K-12 Online & Blended Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice - This annual report examines the status of K-12 online education across the country. The report provides an overview of the latest policies, practices, and trends affecting online learning programs across all 50 states, (Evergreen Education Group, November 2012)...

An Evaluation: Virtual Charter Schools - Enrollment in virtual charter schools in Wisconsin has increased every school year since 2002-03. This report examines enrollment trends, opportunities for social development, provision of special education, assessments, teacher licensure, revenue and expenditures. (Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau, February 2010)...

Summary Report of the Operations and Activities of Online Programs in Colorado - This review provides information on the activities and structure of single district and multi-district online programs for the 2008-09 school year and also includes 2009 October count data. The report provides information about a program's delivery, the alignment to standards, the demographics and accountability data, curriculum, student support and budgets. (Colorado Department of Education, February 2010)...

Online Learning Policy Survey -- A Survey of the States - Report reflects the vision, policies and strategies that states have deployed around online learning in an effort to transform their academic environment and meet the needs of students. The report ranks policies enacted by states to create favorable online learning environments and successful initiatives. (Center for Digital Education, November 2009)...

2009 Survey of Virtual Learning in Indiana - Intent of the survey was twofold: (1) Guidance in providing efficient and effective virtual learning services; and (2) Assistance in making policy recommendations to the legislature in promoting such virtual learning across the state. Key findings are included. (Michael Holstead and Terry Spradlin, Center for Evaluation and Education Policy, July 2009)...