Region 12 Districts & Charter Schools Eligible to Apply for Virtual Learning Scholarships

WACO, Texas – The Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) Virtual Learning Scholarship application is available to all Region 12 districts for the Fall 2012 semester. The deadline for applying for fall scholarships is September 14, 2012 at 11:59 PM or until all scholarship seats are allotted. Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered only if scholarships remain. Virtual Learning Scholarships will also be available for the Spring 2013 semester. Watch for that application announcement on the TxVSN website at www.txvsn.org.

The TxVSN Virtual Learning Scholarship program is designed to provide an opportunity for school districts to offer online courses that meet graduation requirements if other funding is unavailable.

“This scholarship program provides a wonderful opportunity for students to take courses that were not previously available to them due to challenges such as scheduling conflicts or district capacity,” Lisa McCray, director of virtual learning at ESC Region 12, said.

Districts or open-enrollment charter schools with an average daily attendance (ADA) of 49,999 or less may request a maximum of 35 seats. Districts or open-enrollment charter schools with an ADA of 50,000 or more may request a maximum of 50 seats.

School districts that apply for scholarships will receive an additional $100 for each semester course successfully completed by the student. These funds may be used to assist with the mentoring and monitoring of all students enrolled in TxVSN courses, or to assist in the purchase of additional TxVSN semester course seats for additional students.

For more information, please contact Lisa McCray at 254.297.1262 or lmccray@esc12.net.

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One of 20 regional education service centers statewide, Education Service Center (ESC) Region 12 is a nonprofit service organization dedicated to serving school districts, charter schools and area private/parochial schools in elevating student achievement. ESC Region 12 partners with schools of all sizes to improve educator success by enhancing skills, bridging financial gaps through resource development, and building alliances with the local communities.

Based in Waco, with satellite offices in Corsicana, Hamilton, Nolanville and Teague, ESC Region 12’s service area includes 77 school districts from Bell, Bosque, Coryell, Falls, Freestone, Hamilton, Hill, Lampasas, Limestone, McLennan, Mills and Navarro counties.