IVSA Newsletter
May 2025 Edition

- Full-Time Academy - We offer a highly supportive full-time virtual learning option for students.
- Next Chapter - Our Brand New Credit Recovery Program
- Single Course Offerings - Choose original credit or credit recovery courses in Core Subjects, Electives, World Languages, Business and CTE courses and more.
- Teacher Shortage Solutions - Are you experiencing a teacher shortage that may eliminate programs and courses. IVSA offers synchronous and asynchronous instruction options for full classes.
i-Ready Diagnostic Window is OPEN!
All Academy students will complete their End of Year i-Ready Diagnostic during the spring testing window, April 28- May 9. Be sure that your students complete both the Math and Reading Diagnostic to measure their growth over this academic year.
IMPACT for ACADEMY students
Every week students get to interact with their School Counselor and Student Success Coach and work through our Social Emotional Learning Curriculum (Sown to Grow).
The IVSA Parent/Guardian Satisfaction Survey is ACTIVE!
Parents & Guardians - please take 3-4 minutes and provide us with feedback so that we can continue to refine the IVSA programs that allow us to help educate your student!
Observer Access to Canvas
We have a new way that you can follow your student's IVSA course(s) by creating an observer account in our learning management system, Canvas. Please use the HELP GUIDE to walk you through this.
The IVSA School Partner Satisfaction Survey is ACTIVE!
School Partners - please take 3-4 minutes and provide us with feedback so that we can continue to refine the IVSA programs that allow us to partner with you all!
Do you anticipate TEACHER SHORTAGES for SY2526?
Please fill out this TSS intake form to let us IVSA know what needs you are anticipating. FIlling this out does not bind you to using IVSA, but we can begin to explore this partnership for next school year. The sooner you let us know, the more likely we can cover your shortages!
TSS Band Practice
Mr. Madonia - Band Instructor
TSS Junior High Band Practice
Illinois Virtual Course Catalog Intent to Apply
The Illinois State Board of Education Virtual Course Catalog INTENT TO APPLY FORM is now available for the 2024-2025 school year. Please fill this out with an estimate of the number of students you currently anticipate taking courses with IVSA this school year.
Coming Up!
IMPORTANT DATES 📆
May 23: Last Day of School for IVSA Academy students
June 3: Traditional Summer School and Next Chapter Program begin
June 10: IVSA Summer Math & Reading Bootcamp and Summer Spanish Camp begin
Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy
The mission of IVSA is to partner with local Illinois schools to provide engaging and supportive online educational experiences to meet the needs of all learners.
Any Questions? Reach out to info@ivsaschool.org
Website: https://ivsaschool.org/
IVSA Phone Number: 866-890-IVSA (4872)