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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]12:23 again.

I forgot to mention, because VAVA is technically a public school, you still have to prep your kid on your own for the SOLs and go through all the benchmarking/compliance stuff that the host counties require.[/quote]

PP, if you have to do that, what is the benefit of Virtual Virginia versus just homeschooling?[/quote]

For me, I wanted to homeschool but I was completely lost as to how to begin doing that.  I like that the program tells me exactly what I need to accomplish every day.  I'm not into the whole loosey-goosey "you can learn fractions by baking" variety of homeschooling.  If it is someone else's cup of tea, that's fine, but it's not mine.

VAVA provides a rigorous curriculum that otherwise costs about $5,000/child, if you were to purchase it directly through K12.  I feel confident that the kids are learning the stuff they need to learn.
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Thanks for your thoughtful response. Early in the pandemic, I read the K12 learning coach instructions/agreement and was impressed by how they totally map out what you need to be doing to support your child. With everything asynchronous, is there opportunity to build connections with online teachers or classmates?   [/quote]

Well, it's mostly asynchronous, but isn't completely asynchronous.  Elementary schoolers have 1-2 hours of class per week.  The classes are small, and what's nice about it is that the teachers seem very tech savvy. They do a good job of engaging the kids.  The classes each week focus on a specific SOL standard, so I think the classes are part of how they stay compliant with the state.  Therefore, the teacher-led lessons don't always line up with the K12 curriculum.  During normal years, VAVA has social events where the kids get to meet each other and hang out, but they aren't doing them this year.

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