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).
Frequently Asked Questions
For Parents/Guardians
For Districts that Send Students to a CMVS
About Private Virtual Schools
Accountability
CMVS Performance Criteria
Accountability Review Report — GCVS (February 2017)
Renewal Inspection Report — TECCA (November 2016)
Response to Renewal Inspection Report — TECCA
Send an email to Office of Digital Learning to request copies of prior reports.
Guidance
Annual Report Template
Audit Guide
Certificate Renewal Application
Education of Children with Disabilities Attending Public Virtual Schools (U.S. Department of Education)
Laws & Regulations
Chapter 379 of the Acts of 2012: A Act Establishing Commonwealth Virtual Schools
M.G.L. ch.71 §94: Commonwealth Virtual Schools
603 CMR 52.00: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Virtual Schools
603 CMR 28.00: Special Education [28.02(8), 28.02(6), and 28.10(6)(a)]
Opening A CMVS
Narrative & Forms
Budget Template
Questions & Answers About the Application Process