About VLINC

What is VLINC?

VLINC (Virtually Linking INstruction and Curriculum) is a cyber services program provided through CIU20 to assist school districts in managing online courses for their enrolled students.

Reasons to enroll your child in VLINC?

There are many individual reasons why families and students choose on-line learning. These might include (but not be limited to):

Desire to be home-schooled
Desire to learn at your own rate
Alternative Education needs
Special curriculum needs.

Advantages for students in VLINC

Graduation and diploma from the home school district.
Ability to participate in student activities, clubs, athletics, etc. as a member of the home district
Access to all student services of the home district (i.e. counseling, course advising, post-graduation planning, testing)

VLINC Course Facilitators

All VLINC teachers are highly-qualified and the teachers for all blendedschools, and Lincoln Interactive/NNDS courses are PA certified. Every effort is made to secure PA certified teachers from other VLINC course vendors.

Costs incurred by the student/parent

There is no cost to the student or parent. All costs are incurred by the home school district.

Get more answers to your questions about the VLINC program and/or to get the enrollment process started...

Parents/students should call the home school district VLINC Point of Contact.

Expected time frame from the application to enrollment

Students should be actively engaged in VLINC coursework within three weeks of initiating enrollment with the home school district.

Active VLINC students

A student is considered active as soon as he/she has completed the Welcome to VLINC Orientation.

Contact information once your student is enrolled in VLINC...

Once your student is enrolled in VLINC, questions should be directed to the district point of contact.

Daily time commitment with VLINC coursework

Online time varies greatly from individual to individual. About 6.5 hours a day should be spent engaged in a full course schedule for the average student. This includes what would be equal to instructional and homework time for the average student. Of course, this would increase or decrease depending on grade level and the pace at which a student completes assignments. Breaking that time down into time actively spend on-line versus reading, researching, writing, etc. is dependent on too many factors to pinpoint with accuracy.

Technology Requirements for VLINC Participation

A Computer/Printer may not be required to participate in VLINC. All the technology needed for VLINC participation is available on determination by your school district.

Though, Internet access is required. Dial –up service is adequate, while anything beyond this will enhance performance.

Technical Help/support is available from 8am to 8pm, Mon-Friday. The telephone number will be provided as part of your child's Welcome to VLINC Orientation.