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Commission Overview

, 87th ɬÀï·¬ Legislature, established the ɬÀï·¬ Commission on Virtual Education. The commission is established to develop and make recommendations regarding the delivery of virtual education in the public school system and state funding for virtual education under the Foundation School Program.

The commission consists of the 13 members appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and State Board of Education. The commission will meet once a month to review the past and current context of virtual education in ɬÀï·¬, as well as explore virtual education nationwide.

Not later than December 31, 2022, the commission shall prepare and deliver a report to the governor and the legislature that recommends statutory changes regarding virtual education.

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Past Meetings

December 14, 2022 — 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

• ɬÀï·¬ Commission on Virtual Education Meeting Agenda

• ɬÀï·¬ Commission on Virtual Education Report Final Draft for December 14, 2022 Review

November 30, 2022 — 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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October 19, 2022 — 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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August 24, 2022 — 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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Presentations

• August 24, 2022, TCVE Agenda
• Del Valle ISD, Superintendent, Dr. Annette Tielle
• Humble ISD, Superintendent, Elizabeth Fagan

August 23, 2022 — 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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Presentations

• August 23, 2022, TCVE Agenda
• Elevation School Cherry Creek, Kristy Hart, J'Lee Brown, and Ray Reiswig
• The Learning Accelerator, Dr. Beth Rabbit
• ɬÀï·¬ Education Agency, Special Populations, Dr. Justin Porter
• Trinity Charter Schools, Andrew Benscoter, Keely Reynolds, and Sonja Cornejo
• Teleteachers, Emily Smith and ErinÌýRaphel
• PresenceLearning, Andrews ISD
• InnovateEDU, Erin Mote
• University of New Mexico, Dr. Mary Rice

July 27, 2022 — 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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Presentations

• July 27, 2022 TCVE Agenda
• ɬÀï·¬ Education Agency, Megha Kansra
• ɬÀï·¬ Tech University Educator Preparation Program- Heather Greenhalgh-Spencer
• Digital Learning Annual Conference- Allison Powell
• ɬÀï·¬ Certified Training Academy- Holly Eaton
• Association of ɬÀï·¬ Professional Educators- Andrea Chevalier
• ɬÀï·¬ State Teachers Association- Carrie Griffith
• Educate ɬÀï·¬- Ryan Franklin
• Teacher Panel- Guthrie ISD, Dallas ISD, Great Hearts Online, ɬÀï·¬ Tech University, and Denton ISD
• ɬÀï·¬ Computer Educational Association- Jennifer Bergland
• Quality Matters- Deb Adair, Chris Voelker
• Engage 2 Learn- Shannon Beurk
• iTEACH- Diann Huber, Adam Jones
• ɬÀï·¬ Tech University K-12 Online- Dr. Justin Louder, Dr. Heather Greenhalgh-Spencer

June 29, 2022 — 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Presentations

• June 29, 2022 TCVE Agenda
• ɬÀï·¬ Education Agency, CTE, PTECH, and Early College, Alexis Bauserman
• TX 2036, John Orcha
• PSP, Molly Young, Tracy Bentley, Superintendent Scott Muri
• RSIZ, Premont ISD
• North Dakota Superintendent, Kristen Baesler
• CareerWise, Ryan Gensler
• Aldine ISD, Diana Delpilar
• Mayor Maddie Parker and Panel, Fort Worth
• Forney ISD, Superintendent, Justin Terry

May 25, 2022 — 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
(Rescheduled for August 23, 2022)

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April 27, 2022 — 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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Presentations

• April 27, 2022 TCVE Agenda (PDF)
• APAA ɬÀï·¬Commission Presentation (PDF)
• Colorado's Village HS Presentation (PDF)
• Links to Utah’s VirtualÌýBlended Teaching and Learning Tools (PDF)
• ASU Prep Digital-TX Commission Presentation (PDF)
• FLVS Overview-April 2022 (PDF)
• Utah Stephenson -ÌýɬÀï·¬ 4-27-22 (PDF)

March 30, 2022 — 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.ÌýPresentations

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• The Virtual Education Landscape Overview – John Watson, Digital Learning Collaborative (PDF)
• Supplemental Virtual Program-Dr. Danny Lovett, ESC 5 (PDF)
• Supplemental Virtual Program, Rural LEA – Summer Reel, Guthrie CSD (PDF)
• Supplemental Virtual Program, Urban LEA – Dr. Chris Bigenho, Lewisville ISD (PDF)
• Full Time Virtual Program (Charter) – Kurtis Indorf, Great Hearts Online (PDF)
• Hybrid Virtual Program-Superintendent, Dr. Michael Hinojosa, Dallas ISD (PDF)
• Full Time Virtual Program (Special District) – Dr. Justin Louder, ɬÀï·¬ Tech University (PDF)

February 23, 2022 — 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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• Meeting Agenda (PDF)
• State of Virtual Education, Commissioner Mike MorathÌý(PowerPoint PDF)

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