U.S. Online School Teaming Up with Atmark Learning to Enter Japan.Business Editors/Education & High-Tech Writers ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2002 Florida Virtual High School (FLVS FLVS Florida Virtual Schools ), the largest state run online high school in the U.S., has teamed up with Atmark Learning to explore opportunities in Japan. In the U.S., many states are operating Internet based schools; FLVS began its program in 1996 and currently has 10,000 enrollments. Supported by Florida Governor Jeb Bush John Ellis "Jeb" Bush (born February 11, 1953) is an American politician, and was the 43rd Governor of Florida as well as the first Republican to be re-elected to that office. He is a prominent member of the Bush family: the younger brother of current President George W. and the Florida Legislature The Florida Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Florida. The Florida Constitution mandates a bicameral state legislature with an upper house Florida Senate of 40 members and a lower Florida House of Representatives of 120 members. , FLVS offers tuition-based instruction and course licensing to other states and several countries as well. FLVS is actively marketing to interested public and private organizations outside Florida. With numerous awards in distance learning, including a recent award by the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Distance Learning Association for Excellence in Distance Learning Programming, FLVS offers over 65 dynamic courses delivered by a staff of over 100 experienced professionals. All FLVS teachers are certified in the courses that they teach, and eight FLVS teachers have achieved National Board Certification board certification n. The process by which a person is tested and approved to practice in a specialty field, especially medicine, after successfully completing the requirements of a board of specialists in that field. . FLVS's student completion rate is over 80% and test scores exceed the national average. Enrollment is open throughout the year and based on a motto, "any time, any place, any path, any pace(R)." FLVS is affiliated with all 67 Florida school districts, plus charter, non-public schools and homeschoolers. FLVS serves students from other states and countries. State residents enroll for free; out of state students are served through tuition based or by a district that has a licensing agreement with FLVS. To address digital divide issues in the State of Florida, FLVS gives priority to students that are in rural, urban and low performing schools. In Japan, FLVS is marketing its courses to interested local governments to license their courses, which will be delivered in English, by Japanese/English speaking teachers. Japanese language Japanese language Language spoken by about 125 million people on the islands of Japan, including the Ryukyus. The only other language of the Japanese archipelago is Ainu (see Ainu), now spoken by only a handful of people on Hokkaido, though once much more widespread. based programs are being considered for future development. Atmark Learning will apply its experience in supporting home schooling home schooling, the practice of teaching children in the home as an alternative to attending public or private elementary or high school. In most cases, one or both of the children's parents serve as the teachers. students to this effort. The future plan includes courses developed in Japan, credit transfer, and joint programs to other countries. Revenues generated from out of state marketing will help to further develop courses and resources for all students. About Florida Virtual School Founded in 1997 by President and CEO Julie Young, the Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is one of the largest online middle and high schools in the United States. It is the only public online school--and likely the first of any kind of public school--to be funded on a performance basis. (FLVS) www.flvs.net Florida Virtual School is an internet-based, public high school offering online high school curriculum. The Florida Legislature initially funded FLVS as a pilot project to begin course development with limited student enrollment. In 2000, Florida's Legislature enacted FL Statute 228.082, establishing FLVS as an independent entity with a Gubernatorial appointed Board. FLVS is a 21st Century education leader and nationally recognized e-Learning model. |
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