The RVA virtual classrooms are just like typical classrooms in a brick and mortar school but with small differences that can help students focus and thrive. The RVA students see their teachers just like they would in a typical classroom, except in the virtual classroom their teachers are demonstrating concepts on screen. Students still see the process of problem solving unfold and can engage with other students and teachers simply through typing instead of speaking.
As a member of the RVA consortium, the resident/consortium district is responsible for special education evaluations, eligibility determinations, placement decisions, and IEP development and revision. The staff at the RVA will work collaboratively with the district to provide information about the student’s progress with the RVA. RVA staff can be of assistance in making decisions for eligibility determination, placement, and IEP goals. Furthermore, RVA staff can attend IEP and evaluation meetings, either by phone conference, virtually, or possibly in person.
Each student in the RVA is assigned a Wisconsin DPI licensed teacher. Likewise, those RVA students with special needs benefit from having the expertise of certified special education instructors working with them, their parents, and in conjunction with the local IEP team. The RVA teacher is responsible for monitoring the student’s progress with the RVA curriculum and expectations.
If a child is already identified as a student with a disability, they are paired with an RVA special education teacher who will work on the goals established in the student’s IEP. If the student undergoes an initial evaluation for special education conducted by resident/consortium district, the student’s RVA general education teacher would likely be a part of the IEP team but upon qualifying for special education, the student would be transferred to an RVA special education teacher that could assist the student in working toward their IEP goals. Our staff will assist the resident/consortium district in setting goals that are fitting for the student’s educational experience with the RVA.
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