Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 581 - OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Division 20 - SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Section 581-020-0500 - OVSD Definition

(1) The Oregon Virtual School District shall undertake efforts for a sustainable framework for K-12 virtual learning that enhances student achievement by providing resources with guidelines for delivery. Resources may include, but are not limited to, digital instructional content, complete courses, materials for teacher implementation, online communication systems for instruction and teacher professional development and training.

(2) The OVSD Framework is based on the legislative direction of an equitable opportunity for all students' access to online resources, without regard to social and economic status. Resources are intended to be available for all School Districts and students for the purpose of enriching student Education. A sustainable framework includes the components of creating standards while developing online instructional resources. OVSD resources are available to support public education providers to implement online instruction to enhance distance learning and supplement classroom instruction. Participation in the OVSD program is voluntary for Oregon Educational Service Districts, School Districts and Schools.