What It Means to be a TxVSN Receiver

Examine student and campus course needs

In anticipation of receiving courses through the TxVSN, a district or open-enrollment charter school should examine its current or potential online course needs. Courses through the TxVSN may provide credit recovery or advancement for specific students, as well as, allow a district to expand local high school course offerings.

Equally important is a review of local policy related to online courses. For example, how many transfer credits are allowable for local high school students? How does an online course effect class rank for a student? How will TxVSN course availability be articulated to students? In some cases local policy may need to be revised or created specific to TxVSN online courses in order to maximize this option for students.

TxVSN Site Coordinator

Research indicates that having a local campus mentor for students taking online courses has a positive impact on student passing rate and overall success.

Each Receiver district or open-enrollment charter school enrolling students in TxVSN courses should provide an individual employed by the school/organization to serve in the capacity of TxVSN Site Coordinator. The responsibility of the Site Coordinator is to advise and finalize enrollment, monitor student progress, proctor or arrange proctors for exams, and serve as a liaison between the student and online instructor. While it is not required that a professional counselor serve as the TxVSN Site Coordinator, counselors do have the knowledge and skills to effectively fulfill the role. It is possible to have a single district Site Coordinator, a Site Coordinator per campus, or multiple Site Coordinators per campus.

TxVSN Receiving District or Open-Enrollment Charter Agreement

The TxVSN Receiving District or Open-Enrollment Charter Agreement outlines the roles and responsibilities of the receiving district, provider LEA, and the TxVSN. This agreement should be completed annually. While the agreement does not obligate a district or open-enrollment charter school to take a course through the TxVSN, having a signed agreement in place will expedite the enrollment process when courses are needed for a student or campus.


           TxVSN Receiving District or Open-Enrollment Charter Agreement 

            Student Agreement