Advisory Update

Welcome to the June edition of our Advisory Council Newsletter. As summer gets underway, we are pleased to share updates and highlights from across NCVPS.

In this issue, you will meet our 2026–2027 E-Learning Advisor of the Year, Beverly "Bev" Logan. You will also learn about the continued growth of our In Real Time (IRT) program, explore new computer science course offerings, and discover how NCVPS is supporting students through summer learning opportunities.

Thank you for your partnership, feedback, and support. Together, we continue to expand access to high-quality learning opportunities for students across North Carolina.

We look forward to connecting with you at our next Advisory Council meeting on July 14, 2026.

With appreciation,

Mia

NCVPS is proud to announce Beverly “Bev” Glover Logan as our 2026–2027 E-Learning Advisor of the Year!

Bev serves as the E-Learning Advisor at West Charlotte High School, where she supports students in grades 9–12 on their path to graduation. A proud public school graduate and veteran educator, Bev brings a student-centered approach grounded in high expectations, accountability, and encouragement. She challenges students to stay focused and confident as they navigate their virtual coursework, helping them develop the skills needed for long-term success.

A strong advocate for both students and teachers, Bev is known for her exceptional communication and collaboration. She ensures NCVPS teachers have the information they need to support students effectively, closely monitors student progress, and proactively shares updates when circumstances change. Her colleagues describe her as kind, responsive, and dependable—a trusted partner whose positive attitude and thoughtful communication strengthen the connection between schools and NCVPS.

To celebrate this well-deserved recognition, NCVPS staff traveled to West Charlotte High School on April 28th to surprise Bev with flowers, a crystal award, and NCVPS swag. The celebration was made even more special with the participation of West Charlotte High School staff, who joined in honoring her outstanding contributions to students and online learning.

Visit our website to learn more about Bev and the E-Learning Advisor of the Year program.

“Joy is making a positive difference in the lives of others.” — Bev Logan

As you plan for summer programming and student support, NCVPS is here to help you expand learning opportunities for your students. We offer over 90 classes during the summer.

Our online summer courses provide a flexible option for students who need to stay on track for graduation or get ahead before the next school year begins. NCVPS can do this without placing additional strain on your staff or schedule.

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Opportunities for your students

• Full credit courses in all the core subjects, plus multiple world languages, CTE, health and PE, the arts, and other electives
• The opportunity to earn credit before the new school year begins
• Small online class environments that support individualized attention
• North Carolina licensed teachers who provide instruction, monitor progress, and provide regular feedback

Support for your school

• Cost is covered in your district or charter school’s allotment for the 26-27 school year
• Expanded summer course options without the need to hire additional staff
• Flexible implementation that fits your school’s schedule and student needs
• Support for improving on-time graduation
• Reduced scheduling conflicts through fully asynchronous courses
• Clear progress monitoring and communication for school staff
• Streamlined enrollment and coordination through NCVPS

We’ve had a number of public school parents inquire about paying for summer school. NC State Statute 115C prevents parents of public school students from paying out-of-pocket for any public school instruction, including NCVPS summer courses. Public schools are responsible for covering the cost of summer enrollments. Summer enrollments count in your new 2026-2027 state allotment.

In-Real Time (IRT) is the synchronous class delivery program for North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS). The program model is a whole-class, middle school course, with required synchronous sessions with a NCVPS teacher. The “In Real Time” (IRT) pilot for 8th-grade core instruction began in Fall 2023 with selected schools. Course offerings were in 8th Grade ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science. In 2024-2025, the course offerings were expanded to the 7th grade and NC Math 1 (Middle/High).

For the 2026-2027 academic year, course offerings will include 7th and 8th grade Science, Math, and ELA, as well as NC Math 1 (Middle/High). This program is designed to support instruction by providing a certified NCVPS teacher to work alongside a substitute or beginning teacher to provide quality instruction for students. For more information about the program, please complete this interest form. Please share with your stakeholders.

We will be hosting an informational webinar on July 30th at 11 a.m. To attend, please register for the event here:

IRT Webinar July 30

To view the May 15 recorded informational webinar, visit this link.

Movement and Screendance is a beginning-level art course designed to teach the basics of physical movement and filming techniques for capturing dance for digital platforms, through the four Arts Standards processes of Connect, Create, Present, and Respond.

The course will explore the history and current applications of dance for screen and cover basic dance elements of Body, Space, Time, and Effort applicable to any dance form, including but not limited to hip-hop, modern, jazz, ballet, and cultural styles. Camera angles and editing techniques will be learned as students work independently to create and film themselves and/or others in short movement sequences. Students will analyze and evaluate their own work and their peers' work. This course is specifically designed to meet the Arts Graduation requirement and is perfect for both those with previous dance training and students with little or no prior dance experience who enjoy performing short dances on various digital platforms.

Meet Super Student Samuel G! Samuel writes,“Taking an online course has challenged me to manage my time properly and gives me a sense of independence because everything from finishing assignments to using the given resources was up to me. Taking an online course also allows me to understand my own way of learning which will allow me to better understand material. The online course I took also helped me realize that I won’t always grasp the concept on the first try. This course has also helped me procrastinate less than I would have.” – Samuel G.

Read more about Samuel, and all our Super Students on our Super Students page.

NCVPS Staff attended, and were exhibitors at the 2026 THRIVE National Homeschool Conference held May 21st through 23rd in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Crystal Pullen, NCVPS Outreach & Support Coordinator, presented a workshop entitled, "Solutions for Your Middle and High School."

The THRIVE conference features keynote speakers, a vendor hall, student activities, a college & trades fair, regional gatherings, and homeschool mentoring for North Carolina homeschool families.

NCVPS continues to lead the nation in the highest number of courses certified by Quality Matters in K12. We have 80 courses certified with several courses up for recertification as well as a few new courses. Stay up to date by viewing our list of QM courses on the NCVPS website.

Districts: Leveraging NCVPS

Audience: Superintendents, district leaders, and school teams

Explore NCVPS programs and resources, including intervention, Partnership Courses, Peer Tutoring, flexible funding, and whole-class support.

Registration Links: July 29, 10AM August 5, 3PM

Public Schools: In Real Time (IRT) Information Session

Audience: Public schools

Review 2026–2027 IRT updates, including whole-class middle school 7th and 8th grade core courses with required synchronous sessions.

Registration Link: July 30, 11AM

All Stakeholders: NCVPS Virtual Open Houses

Audience: Students, families, educators, schools, and partners

Get an overview of NCVPS courses, the online learning experience, student supports, enrollment options, and common questions.

Registration Links: August 4, 6PM August 6, 11AM

Parents: NCVPS Virtual Parent Orientations

Audience: Parents, guardians, mentors, and supporters

Learn how to support student success with the Virtual Support Center, Peer Tutoring Center, Canvas Parent App, Observer Access, and engagement resources.

Registration Links: August 27, 6PM September 10, 11AM

District and Stakeholder Survey

Please complete our District and School Stakeholder Survey. The survey will close on June 30, 2026.

This survey is intended to provide feedback from district and school stakeholders related to the North Carolina Virtual Public School. We will use your input to improve NCVPS processes, communication efforts, and the planning of courses and programs as we strive to serve schools and districts.

This survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Please submit your survey responses by June 30. Thank you for participating and helping us build the future!

Summer Contact Information Needed

Districts and schools registering students for summer classes need to complete our NCVPS Summer 2026 ELA Contact Information form.

NCVPS needs the contact information for each school that registers students for Summer 2026 classes. Students enrolled in summer classes will also need to know who to contact at the school level. Students can drop through our 5th day of class, but they need to know who to contact at the school or district level so they can be dropped. Districts may elect to have just one contact for the entire district over the summer.

Presently, you may not have any students enrolled in NCVPS summer courses, but if your school does enroll students in the coming weeks for Summer 2026, we will need this information.

If districts have their school-level ELA contact information in an Excel document, they can copy and paste that into the contact box using the link above.

Learn more about our summer program on our Summer School with NCVPS page.