The 2013 virtual schools legislation (Chapter 379 of the Acts of 2012, An Act Establishing Commonwealth Virtual Schools) created a Digital Learning Advisory Council to advise the Board and the Commissioner on:
The council members are appointed by the Commissioner, on behalf of the Board. The council shall consist of 15 members. The law specifies that the advisory council include one representative from the following organizations:
As well as the following representatives:
Additional at-large members may be appointed by the Commissioner.
In accordance with the law:
2018-2019 Annual Report
2019-2020 Annual Report
2020-2021 Annual Report
The current DLAC includes a broad range of experts who meet these criteria.
Alison Bagg Director of Charter Schools and School Redesign 781-338-3218
Ruth Hersh Manager of Education Collaboratives and Virtual Schools 781-338-3211
* In January of 2020, the Virtual High School has changed its name to VHS Learning.
Last Updated: July 27, 2022
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