MCCSC approves K–12 online program with Edmentum; district will issue MCCSC diplomas

The Monroe County Community School Corporation on July 8 voted to create MCCSC Online, a K–12 virtual program in partnership with Edmentum's EdOptions Academy that will issue MCCSC diplomas to graduates.

Superintendent Doctor Allison Winston said the district chose Edmentum after research and pilot work and because the provider already partners with other Indiana districts. Tim Dowling, who presented the recommendation, said the program will offer more than 300 courses, including Advanced Placement and career and technical education options, and will provide both synchronous (live) and asynchronous (self-paced) instruction. "Students who graduate from MCCSC online will have an MCCSC diploma," Dowling said.

The nut graf: the board emphasized student supports and local oversight. MCCSC said courses will be taught by Indiana-certified teachers, include translation and text-to-speech services, and offer in-person supports at the Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship (the host school) for testing and student monitoring. Angi (Angie) Evans, principal of the Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship, will serve as MCCSC Online's on-site administrator and coordinate testing, counseling, and student success monitoring.

District and program details: MCCSC said online students will have access to success coaching provided by Edmentum (weekly check-ins), live teacher office hours, and requests for one-on-one help. The district expects to provide robust special education, English learner, and mental-health support through MCCSC staff and partner organizations such as Centerstone. High-school students may access hybrid in-person options for band, chorus or Hoosier Hills career-technical courses and will be eligible to participate in MCCSC extracurriculars and athletics at their resident schools.

Schedule and enrollment: MCCSC will open an interest form on the district website in July, proceed to application and course selection later in the month, and begin MCCSC Online on the same first day as in-person classes: Aug. 6, 2025. The presenter said Edmentum recommends at least two synchronous sessions per week to improve completion and success rates.

Board action: Trustee Erin Wyatt moved and Trustee Asia Jesser seconded the motion to approve the program; the board approved the recommendation by voice vote.

What to watch next: the board also approved a contract with Edmentum as part of a larger contracts package later in the meeting; the contract covers licensed online courses, staff training, enrollment support, and monitoring for 2025'—26.