University of Central Florida and Florida Virtual School Partnership Announced
The University of Central Florida and Florida Virtual School have announced program that allows college students will train to become educators by interning with teachers at the Florida Virtual School (FLVS). In the 2007-2008 school year, the virtual school served more than 63,000 students in grades six through 12.
Six UCF education majors will be immersed in the virtual school environment and gain experience teaching online. During the internship, they will work closely with FLVS teachers, providing direct instruction via webinars and meeting with middle- or high-school students and their families via conference calls.
Article on the UCF website: Florida Virtual School and UCF Team Up for First-of-Its-Kind Program