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Plano ISD unveils Plano Virtual Academy with hybrid and full‑virtual options
Summary
Plano ISD presented a new Plano Virtual Academy (PVA) offering full‑virtual and hybrid high‑school schedules, an April 8–30 application window with lottery selection, eligibility requirements and limited fees for certain AP or NCAA‑approved courses.
Plano ISD staff presented the Plano Virtual Academy (PVA) for the 2026–27 school year on April 7, describing full‑time virtual and hybrid models designed to expand flexible secondary learning options while keeping students connected to home campuses.
Stacy Singleton, director of Expanded Learning Pathways, said the district would open PVA applications April 8 with a close on April 30 and accept students by lottery; families should expect acceptance notices by May 15. Staff stressed eligibility thresholds: applicants must show strong prior attendance, be on grade level and have met prior STAAR/EOC standards. Singleton said "space in the program is limited, so placement is actually decided by a lottery system." He added that certain AP and NCAA‑approved courses may carry fees and that students must appear in person for mandatory state tests.
Assistant Superintendent Courtney Gober framed PVA as a response to legislative changes and family interest. "Senate Bill 569 creates the legislative framework that now allows districts to offer hybrid schedules and full time virtual programming," Gober said, and staff reported more than 3,200 unique parent responses in district outreach with roughly 40% indicating interest in some virtual option. Presenters emphasized teacher certification, TEKS alignment, embedded progress tracking and supports such as read‑aloud and translation tools.
The district said hybrid participants remain affiliated with their home campus to preserve extracurricular eligibility when state rules allow, and staff will continue to monitor TEA guidance for attendance and accountability rules that could affect eligibility for out‑of‑district students. Registration was planned to open the day after the presentation.
