How a School District is Using a Virtual School for CTE

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

3:00 PM – 3:20 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: A705

Session Type: Contributed Talk

Presenter(s)

Lucas Frost

Principal
Anchorage School District
Anchorage, AK, United States
Amy Larsen

Admin
Anchorage School District
Anchorage, AK, United States
Adam Reid

Teacher
AKChoice Virtual Learning
Anchorage, AK, United States

If you selected Cutting-Edge, what innovative ideas, approaches, or methodologies will your session introduce or explore?:

Abstract Description :

The Anchorage School District offers a comprehensive online curriculum through its virtual school program, AKChoice K-12 Learning. This program effectively merges the advantages of being part of a large school district with the personalized approach of homeschooling. It features a Career and Technical Education (CTE) digital curriculum that ensures academic rigor and supports student success. Additionally, AKChoice K-12 Learning has established essential support systems to foster a strong online community for its students.

If someone was doing a search for your session in the program what 5 words might they use to search for and find your session.: virtual learning, career technical education, CTE, home school, digital curriculum

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, participants will be able to strategize how to foster community in a virtual learning environment/
Understand how a CTE digital curriculum can expand your curriculum offerings for all students.