September 2026

Join Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA) on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, for our virtual fall district partner meeting from 1:30-3:00 p.m. This session will include important program updates that you won't want to miss!

Register to attend here.

• Fall 2026 Registration Open Now!
• Spring 2027 Registration Opens: Monday, Jan. 4, 2027

BVA continues to strengthen the support systems available to students enrolled through partner districts. Recent staffing additions include a dedicated K-5 student support liaison, expanded advisor coverage for grades 11-12, and a student support services coordinator. These enhancements increase BVA's capacity to proactively monitor attendance, student engagement, and wellness concerns while maintaining consistent communication with district contacts. For partner districts, these additional supports provide another layer of intervention and coordination to help students remain connected, engaged, and on track for success.

Following a comprehensive MTSS review conducted in partnership with CCIU’s Learning and Leadership Solutions division, BVA is implementing several enhancements, including expanded universal screening in grades K-8, strengthened progress monitoring practices, data-informed intervention planning, and more consistent support structures across grade levels. These improvements help ensure students receive timely interventions and targeted support to promote academic success. For partner districts, a strengthened MTSS framework provides greater visibility into student progress and confidence that enrolled students are receiving evidence-based academic and behavioral supports aligned with best practices.

BVA is expanding college and career pathways through a new dual enrollment partnership with Northampton Community College. This fall, students can earn free, transferable college credits through two four-credit courses: Introduction to Communication and College Success and Introduction to Nutrition and Healthcare Careers. These courses integrate BVA instructional support with college-level expectations and content to help students build confidence and readiness for postsecondary learning.

Elementary students will benefit from increased live instructional opportunities and the addition of a dedicated virtual music program featuring music appreciation, music theory, and digital music production. These enhancements are designed to strengthen engagement, foster creativity, and provide a more comprehensive online learning experience for younger learners. For districts, increased live instruction and enrichment opportunities support student participation, relationship-building, and overall satisfaction with the virtual learning experience.

Additionally, teachers received training on customized tools designed to streamline their workflows within the learning management system. Staff spent the remainder of the week establishing their digital learning environments, finalizing beginning-of-year logistics, working on their online courses, and collaborating closely with their teams. Fully equipped and energized, we are excited to launch the school year and look forward to witnessing the immense growth and joy our students will experience in the months ahead.

• Brandywine Virtual Academy website
• Genius
• 2026-27 Program of Studies
• 2026-27 Student Handbook

• Director of Brandywine Virtual Academy, Dr. Jeanne McCarthy: JeanneMc@cciu.org
• Supervisor of Operations, Kevin Ballisty: KevinB@cciu.org
• Principal of K-12 Online Learning, Aileen Burr: AileenB@cciu.org

• Supervisor of Special Education, Regina Kubica: ReginaK@cciu.org
  
• Budget Coordinator, Harriet Law: HarrietL@cciu.org
• Confidential Secretary, Kris Singer: KrisS@cciu.org