What is a virtual school in Massachusetts?
ONLINE DUAL The Greater Commonwealth Virtual School, a public school of choice, serves students from across Massachusetts who need a learning community that is accessible and flexible. We give our students and their families choices in what, how, when, and where they learn.
What is a CMVs school in Massachusetts?
Commonwealth Virtual Schools (CMVS) A CMVS is a public school in which all instruction is delivered online. Massachusetts currently has two virtual schools that serve grades K–12: Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School (GCVS) and TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School (TECCA).
How do I contact the Commonwealth of Massachusetts virtual schools (CMVs)?
Send an email to virtualschools@mass.gov to request copies of prior reports. This memorandum informs the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Virtual Schools (CMVS) and sending districts about the fiscal year 2022 (FY2022) base tuition rate, which has been adjusted from FY2021 to reflect inflation.
What is the Greater Commonwealth Virtual School?
The Greater Commonwealth Virtual School, a public school of choice, serves students from across Massachusetts who need a learning community that is accessible and flexible. We give our students and their families choices in what, how, when, and where they learn.
WHO WE ARE
We are Stride K12, empowering high-quality, personalized learning. We make the most of technology to support inspired teaching and interactive curriculum, so students can learn in the ways that work for them. Over two million students have chosen Stride K12-powered schools. Will you be ONE, too? Learn how to get started.
Online Public Schools
This tuition-free option meets your K–12 student where they are and helps them get where they want to be. With state-certified teachers, the support and structure of a school community, and curriculum that's online and hands-on,** students learn in the way that's right for them.
Charting a New Path for K-12 through Personalized Learning
As digital technology has advanced in the decade leading up to the pandemic, so too has the promise of and focus on personalizing learning. Read on to learn how innovative personalized learning technologies can lighten the load of teachers under pressure and accelerate learning for our most vulnerable student populations.
CORRECTING and REPLACING Maine Virtual Academy Now Accepting Enrollments for 2022-2023 School Year
After an academic year like no other, Maine Virtual Academy (MEVA), a full-time online public-school academy serving students in grades 7-12 throughout the state, is welcoming students to enroll for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the Health and Social Services Virtual Gateway?
The Health & Social Services Virtual Gateway provides online access to and information about health assistance, food, claims reimbursements, case management, and disability services for individuals, families, providers, and government in one location.
What is a virtual gateway?
The Virtual Gateway allows EOHHS agencies to work closely with providers and community based organizations to ensure that citizens have access to the programs, services and benefits they need as quickly as possible.
Family Engagement
The goal of Family engagement in education is to build genuine relationships over time between students, families, educators, and the community. Positive relationships and shared responsibility supports family well-being, and children's healthy development from the earliest ages into young adulthood.
Back to School
Please visit our back-to-school page for quick access to the latest information from DESE on reopening.
Questions
Questions from families related to COVID-19 and schools can be emailed to COVID19K12ParentInfo@mass.gov . Other questions related to family engagement or the Department (DESE) can be directed to the Office of Student and Family Support via achievement@doe.mass.edu or 781-338-3010.
Can parents control their students' learning environment?
Parents are also able to control their student’s learning environment, ensuring a safe and stimulating atmosphere. Check out the Connections Academy Resource Hub to learn more about the benefits of attending school online.
Is TEC Connections Academy free?
As an online public school, TEC Connections Academy is free for children of Massachusetts residents. The only costs are for school supplies and optional field trips, if scheduled.
Accountability
Finance
- CMVS Audit Guide
- FY2021 CMVS End of Year Financial Report Form (VSEOYFR) Massachusetts Commonwealth Virtual Schools are required to keep an accurate account of all of their financial activities and report their rev...
- FY2023 Virtual School Tuition Inflation Adjustment This memorandum informs the Common…
- CMVS Audit Guide
- FY2021 CMVS End of Year Financial Report Form (VSEOYFR) Massachusetts Commonwealth Virtual Schools are required to keep an accurate account of all of their financial activities and report their rev...
- FY2023 Virtual School Tuition Inflation Adjustment This memorandum informs the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Virtual Schools (CMVS) and sending districts about the fiscal year 2023 (FY2023) base tu...
Frequently Asked Questions
Guidance
Single District Virtual Schools
- A SDVS only enrolls students who live in the single school district operating the virtual school. This type of virtual school, a SDVS, is separate and distinct from Commonwealth of Massachusetts Virtual Schools (CMVS) that operate under G.L. c. 71, § 94, and 603 CMR 52.00. While virtual schools operated by and for a single district do not follow the same process as CM…
Laws & Regulations