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Board hears presentations on virtual program growth, aviation pipeline and curriculum reviews; Horizon conference planned for March 25
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Staff briefed the board on program growth at VPrep, the Oklahoma Aviation Academy's industry partnerships with Tinker and Boeing, and curriculum reviews for Insight School, Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy and Western Gateway; the Horizon Connect Conference is scheduled for March 25, 2026, in Norman.
At its Feb. 9 meeting the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board received presentations on program growth, workforce partnerships and academic program reviews. Ms. Robins and Dr. Migliorino summarized expansion at VPrep—from roughly 30–40 students three years ago to nearly 500—and described the Oklahoma Aviation Academy’s role connecting students statewide to aviation coursework and career pathways with support from partners including Tinker Federal Credit Union and Boeing.
Dr. Jaycie Smith presented findings from recent academic program reviews. Insight School of Oklahoma scored 62.5 percent on the 2023–24 academic performance framework; staff reported active governing-board oversight, weekly professional learning communities (PLCs), tiered interventions and new CTE and extracurricular offerings. Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy’s framework score was 42 percent; staff cited middle-school restructuring, literacy training (Science of Reading), regional family advisors and new enrichment activities such as robotics and esports. Western Gateway Elementary is in its first year of authorization under the board; staff noted a recently installed leadership team, revised master schedule, and plans for vertical curriculum alignment in 2026–27.
Britni Tomcho, chair of the Horizon: Digitally Enhanced Campus working group, said the inaugural Horizon Connect Conference will be March 25, 2026, at Embassy Suites in Norman to share best practices, connect approved Horizon vendors and support planning for the 2026–27 school year. The committee plans to gather feedback at the conference and reconvene in April.
Board members and staff framed these program updates as part of the agency’s broader oversight role: monitoring academic alignment, governance practices and options to support workforce-oriented pathways. No formal action was taken on the presentations; staff will continue regular program reviews and report back on Horizon conference outcomes.