Lakeville Schools Hoping to Offer Online-Only Option this Fall

The Lakeville Area School District is hoping to start a full-time online K-12 program in the fall.

Lakeville Schools Superintendent Lisa Snyder told Sun Thisweek that if the state approves the district's plan, it would become the first district in the metro to offer its students a full-time virtual education alternative.

“It’s part of our vision of personalized learning for all students,” she told the paper. “One size doesn’t fit all anymore.”

Classes would be capped at 40 students and the program would offer electives including art and physical education.

All students would receive a Google Chromebook, a Gmail account and access to online software system that would allow for PowerPoint presentations, videos  and discussion threads.

“We want to increase enrollment in our district and we want to retain the students we have,” Emily McDonald, District 194's Teaching and Learning coordinator, told Sun Thisweek. “Students are seeking a flexible option. We want to be able to provide that for them here in Lakeville.”

The state is expected to decide whether to approve the program within 90 days.