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Plano ISD presents proposed 9–12 Virtual and Hybrid Learning Academy, trustees press for safeguards
Summary
Plano ISD outlined a proposal to offer district-managed virtual and hybrid programs at high schools for grades 9–12, including eligibility criteria, an application process and phased rollout; trustees asked for clarity about labs, AP/dual-credit, counselor support and student monitoring.
Plano Independent School District on Feb. 3 presented a proposal to create a Virtual and Hybrid Learning Academy for students in grades 9 through 12, a program-based model that would house online and hybrid offerings at each high school while keeping students connected to their home campus.
Stacey Singleton, director for expanded learning, told the board the program would provide “high quality flexible learning options for students while remaining fully aligned with state law, district expectations and our commitment to student success.” She said the district plans a phased rollout that begins with an interest survey for grades 8–11, revised policy language, a posted virtual-learning manual, and targeted professional learning for teachers over the summer.
The district described two delivery models: a full virtual model delivered in an adaptive online platform with daily…
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