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Public Virtual Schools

Public Virtual Schools

Virtual Schools Updates
04/04/2024 Download Word Document  2024-2025 Pre-Enrollment Data Submission Memorandum and Instructions

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:

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Single District Virtual Schools (SDVS)

A SDVS is a public school that only enrolls students who live in the single school district operating the virtual school. There are currently eight school districts that operate a SDVS.

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Last Updated: April 4, 2024

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