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	The ''North Carolina Virtual Public School'' ('''NCVPS''') is a US state virtual school founded in 2002, located in Raleigh, [[North Carolina]], [[US]].		The ''North Carolina Virtual Public School'' ('''NCVPS''') is a US state virtual school founded in 2002, located in Raleigh, [[North Carolina]], [[US]].

	It had 73,600 course enrollments in 2009-10, the second highest number of enrollments of any state virtual school; this represented a 369% increase since 2008-09.		It had 73,600 total course enrollments in 2009-10, the second highest number of enrollments of any state virtual school; this represented a 369% increase since 2008-09.

	Most students are high-school level, between grades 9-12, although students in grades 5-8 participate in courses.		Most students are high-school level, between grades 9-12, although students in grades 5-8 participate in courses.

SaraFrankBristow at 01:28, 4 November 2011

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	The ''North Carolina Virtual Public School'' ('''NCVPS''') is a US state virtual school founded in 2002, located in Raleigh, [[North Carolina]], [[US]]. It had 73,600 course enrollments in 2009-10, the second highest number of enrollments of any state virtual school; this ~~represents~~ a 369% increase since 2008-09. Most students are high school level, between grades ~~nine and twelve~~, although students in grades ~~five through eight~~ participate in courses.		The ''North Carolina Virtual Public School'' ('''NCVPS''') is a US state virtual school founded in 2002, located in Raleigh, [[North Carolina]], [[US]].

			It had 73,600 course enrollments in 2009-10, the second highest number of enrollments of any state virtual school; this represented a 369% increase since 2008-09.

			Most students are high-school level, between grades 9-12, although students in grades 5-8 participate in courses.

	NCVPS is "committed to raising achievement and closing learning gaps with 21st century innovation", particularly for those in remote areas who are otherwise unable to take the courses they'd like. It provides students with (supplemental) "expanded academic options" by offering test preparation, career planning, credit recovery, world languages and Occupational Course of Study (OCS) courses to North Carolina students.		NCVPS is "committed to raising achievement and closing learning gaps with 21st century innovation", particularly for those in remote areas who are otherwise unable to take the courses they'd like. It provides students with (supplemental) "expanded academic options" by offering test preparation, career planning, credit recovery, world languages and Occupational Course of Study (OCS) courses to North Carolina students.
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	==More Details==		==More Details==
	North Carolina Virtual Public School was the second state virtual school in the [[US]] (after [[FLVS]]) to be funded based on a funding formula tied to the ~~state’s~~ public education formula. However, NCVPS is funded for 2010-11 based on 2009-10 enrollment figures, i.e. the funding does not map to student completion.		North Carolina Virtual Public School was the second state virtual school in the [[US]] (after [[FLVS]]) to be funded based on a funding formula tied to the state's public education formula. However, NCVPS is funded for 2010-11 based on 2009-10 enrollment figures, i.e. the funding does not map to student completion.

	Courses utilise the Blackboard course management system. Teachers may utilise video, interactive whiteboards, wikis, "active worlds" and online discussion tools.		Courses utilise the [[Blackboard]] course management system. Teachers may utilise video, interactive whiteboards, wikis, "active worlds" and online discussion tools.


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	== References ==		== References ==
	* North Carolina Virtual Public School web site, http://www.ncvps.org/
	* "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf		* "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf
			* Agora Cyber Charter School web site, http://www.k12.com/agora* North Carolina Virtual Public School web site, http://www.ncvps.org/
			* "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/

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SaraFrankBristow at 22:57, 4 September 2011

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	The ''North Carolina Virtual Public School'' ('''NCVPS''') is a US state virtual school founded in 2002, located in Raleigh, [[North Carolina]], [[US]]. It had 73,600 course enrollments in 2009-10, the second highest number of enrollments of any state virtual school; this represents a 369% increase since 2008-09.		The ''North Carolina Virtual Public School'' ('''NCVPS''') is a US state virtual school founded in 2002, located in Raleigh, [[North Carolina]], [[US]]. It had 73,600 course enrollments in 2009-10, the second highest number of enrollments of any state virtual school; this represents a 369% increase since 2008-09. Most students are high school level, between grades nine and twelve, although students in grades five through eight participate in courses.

	NCVPS is "committed to raising achievement and closing learning gaps with 21st century innovation", particularly for those in remote areas who are otherwise unable to take the courses they'd like. It provides students with (supplemental) "expanded academic options" by offering test preparation, career planning, credit recovery, world languages and Occupational Course of Study (OCS) courses to North Carolina students.		NCVPS is "committed to raising achievement and closing learning gaps with 21st century innovation", particularly for those in remote areas who are otherwise unable to take the courses they'd like. It provides students with (supplemental) "expanded academic options" by offering test preparation, career planning, credit recovery, world languages and Occupational Course of Study (OCS) courses to North Carolina students.

SaraFrankBristow at 22:53, 4 September 2011

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	The ''North Carolina Virtual Public School'' ('''NCVPS''') is a US state virtual school founded in 2002. It had 73,600 course enrollments in 2009-10, the second highest number of enrollments of any state virtual school; this represents a 369% increase since 2008-09.		The ''North Carolina Virtual Public School'' ('''NCVPS''') is a US state virtual school founded in 2002, located in Raleigh, [[North Carolina]], [[US]]. It had 73,600 course enrollments in 2009-10, the second highest number of enrollments of any state virtual school; this represents a 369% increase since 2008-09.

	NCVPS is "committed to raising achievement and closing learning gaps with 21st century innovation". It provides students with (supplemental) "expanded academic options" by offering test preparation, career planning, credit recovery, world languages and Occupational Course of Study (OCS) courses to North Carolina students.		NCVPS is "committed to raising achievement and closing learning gaps with 21st century innovation", particularly for those in remote areas who are otherwise unable to take the courses they'd like. It provides students with (supplemental) "expanded academic options" by offering test preparation, career planning, credit recovery, world languages and Occupational Course of Study (OCS) courses to North Carolina students.

	Many courses are 100% online, or "textbook independent". Select courses do require use of textbooks and are thus not 100% online (however there is no in-person component). In some cases courses have been designed to accommodate use of any relevant textbook, while one in particular may be recommended.		Students study entirely online, although students must be enrolled in a North Carolina public school. Many courses are 100% online (asynchronous), or "textbook independent". Select courses do require use of textbooks and are thus not 100% online (however there is no in-person component). In some cases courses have been designed to accommodate use of any relevant textbook, while one in particular may be recommended.

	The North Carolina Virtual Public School web site is at http://www.ncvps.org/.		The North Carolina Virtual Public School web site is at http://www.ncvps.org/.

SaraFrankBristow at 22:46, 4 September 2011

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	The ''North Carolina Virtual Public School'' ('''NCVPS''') is a US state virtual school founded in 2002. It had 73,600 course enrollments in 2009-10, the second highest number of enrollments of any state virtual school; this represents a 369% increase ~~from 15,721 enrollments in~~ 2008-09.		The ''North Carolina Virtual Public School'' ('''NCVPS''') is a US state virtual school founded in 2002. It had 73,600 course enrollments in 2009-10, the second highest number of enrollments of any state virtual school; this represents a 369% increase since 2008-09.

	NCVPS is "committed to raising achievement and closing learning gaps with 21st century innovation". It provides students with (supplemental) "expanded academic options" by offering test preparation, career planning, credit recovery, world languages and Occupational Course of Study (OCS) courses to North Carolina students.		NCVPS is "committed to raising achievement and closing learning gaps with 21st century innovation". It provides students with (supplemental) "expanded academic options" by offering test preparation, career planning, credit recovery, world languages and Occupational Course of Study (OCS) courses to North Carolina students.

SaraFrankBristow at 22:32, 4 September 2011

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	The ''North Carolina Virtual Public School'' ('''NCVPS''') is a US state virtual school founded in 2002. It had 73,600 course enrollments in 2009-10, the second highest number of enrollments of any state virtual school; this represents a 369% increase from 15,721 enrollments in 2008-09.		The ''North Carolina Virtual Public School'' ('''NCVPS''') is a US state virtual school founded in 2002. It had 73,600 course enrollments in 2009-10, the second highest number of enrollments of any state virtual school; this represents a 369% increase from 15,721 enrollments in 2008-09.

	~~The school's stated purpose~~ is to ~~provide courses that~~ students ~~are unable to take at their local schools~~ (and ~~ultimately~~ to "~~[http://www~~.~~ncvps~~.~~org/index.php/about-us/ provide skills, student support~~, ~~and opportunities] for 21st century learners to succeed~~ in ~~a globally competitive world")~~.		NCVPS is "committed to raising achievement and closing learning gaps with 21st century innovation". It provides students with (supplemental) "expanded academic options" by offering test preparation, career planning, credit recovery, world languages and Occupational Course of Study (OCS) courses to North Carolina students.

			Many courses are 100% online, or "textbook independent". Select courses do require use of textbooks and are thus not 100% online (however there is no in-person component). In some cases courses have been designed to accommodate use of any relevant textbook, while one in particular may be recommended.

	The North Carolina Virtual Public School web site is at http://www.ncvps.org/.		The North Carolina Virtual Public School web site is at http://www.ncvps.org/.
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	==More Details==		==More Details==
	North Carolina Virtual Public School was the second state virtual school in the [[US]] (after [[FLVS]]) to be funded based on a funding formula tied to the state’s public education formula. However, NCVPS is funded for 2010-11 based on 2009-10 enrollment figures, i.e. the funding does not map to student completion.		North Carolina Virtual Public School was the second state virtual school in the [[US]] (after [[FLVS]]) to be funded based on a funding formula tied to the state’s public education formula. However, NCVPS is funded for 2010-11 based on 2009-10 enrollment figures, i.e. the funding does not map to student completion.

	~~NCVPS offers over 100 "supplemental"-type courses, e.g. Advanced Placement (AP), world language, occupational and credit recovery courses to students across the state of North Carolina.~~

	Courses utilise the Blackboard course management system. Teachers may utilise video, interactive whiteboards, wikis, "active worlds" and online discussion tools.		Courses utilise the Blackboard course management system. Teachers may utilise video, interactive whiteboards, wikis, "active worlds" and online discussion tools.