Charter School Sponsor Oversight Oklahoma House of Representatives Interim Study, 19-091 September 11, 2019
SVCSB Statutory Duties • Provide oversight of the operations of statewide virtual charter schools in this state; • Establish a procedure for accepting, approving and disapproving statewide virtual charter school applications and a process for renewal or revocation of approved charter school contracts which minimally meet the procedures as set forth in the Oklahoma Charter Schools Act; • Make publicly available a list of supplemental online courses which have been reviewed and certified by the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board to ensure that the courses are high quality options and are aligned with the subject matter standards adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to Section 11-103.6 of this title. The Statewide Virtual Charter School Board shall give special emphasis on listing supplemental online courses in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), foreign language and advanced placement courses. School districts shall not be limited to selecting supplemental online courses that have been reviewed and certified by the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board and listed as provided for in this paragraph; and • In conjunction with the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, negotiate and enter into contracts with supplemental online course providers to offer a state rate price to school districts for supplemental online courses that have been reviewed and certified by the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board and listed as provided for in paragraph 3 of this subsection. 70 O.S.§ 3-145.1
Virtual Education – one of the fastest growing trends in education • Supplemental online courses • Online programs of school districts • Virtual charter schools
Reasons for Enrolling, Benefits and Challenges of Oklahoma’s Virtual Charter Schools • What are the reasons that families choose full-time online education through virtual charter schools for their children? • What are the perceived benefits of full-time online charter school attendance? • What are the perceived challenges encountered by families in full-time online education? svcsb.ok.gov/resources
Research Highlights What are the reasons that families choose full-time online education through virtual charter schools for their children? • Negative experiences in prior educational settings • Unique opportunities available via virtual education Thomas P. Miller & Associates
Research Highlights What are the perceived benefits of full-time online charter school attendance? • A safe educational environment • Accommodate student learning and health needs Thomas P. Miller & Associates
Research Highlights What are the perceived challenges encountered by families in full-time online education? • Lack of social opportunities • Adjustment of families Thomas P. Miller & Associates
Twelve Essential Authorizing Practices • Mission • Staff • Contacts • Application Criteria • Application Timeline • Application Interview • External Expert Panel • 5-Year Term Length • Financial Audit • Renewal Criteria • Revocation Criteria • Annual Report NACSA
SVCSB Oversight Process 3 Primary Areas of Compliance • Organizational Performance • Financial Performance • Academic Performance
Organizational Performance • Organizational Structure • Governance • Record of Compliance • Accreditation • Attendance • Recurrent Enrollment • Student Support • School Goals
Financial Performance • Audit Findings • Quarterly Financial Reports • Financial Reporting
Academic Performance • Overall Achievement and Growth • Subgroup Achievement and Growth • Postsecondary Readiness
Statewide Virtual Charter School Board Virtual Charter School Authorization and Oversight Process svcsb.ok.gov/resources
Rebecca L. Wilkinson, Ed.D. 2500 N. Lincoln Blvd., Suite 4-37 405.522.0717 rebecca.wilkinson@svcsb.ok.gov
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