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About Visions In Education

Visions In Education is a free public charter school that is fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Our charter school provides parents and students an alternative to traditional schools. With Visions, a student can choose from our TK-8 Home School, Online Middle School for Grades 7 & 8, Online Independent Study, or Online University Prep Early College programs.

Yes. Visions In Education is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Credits earned while attending Visions are transferable to traditional public schools.

Visions is a FREE public charter school!

Visions offers two programs for high school students in grades 9-12. Learn more about our Online Independent Study and Online University Prep Early College high school options here.

Visions teachers will meet with you online or at a mutually agreeable location in your community.

Yes, there is a traditional graduation ceremony near the end of each school year. The ceremony is held at a location near the center of our service area so that it is convenient for all students.

This will depend on the student’s unique circumstance and personalized educational plan developed with the student’s counselor.

This will depend on the student’s unique circumstance and individualized education plan developed with the student’s counselor.

Visions In Education does not offer a GED or Adult Education program. For more information, please contact our enrollment team at 1-833-883-1601.

Yes, Visions In Education issues work permits to qualifying students in accordance with the law and ordinances set by the California Labor Board.

Learning Assessments provide students with a clear view of where they stand academically and determine what they’re ready to learn next to build their individualized learning plan. Students in grades kindergarten through eighth will participate in the beginning and end of the year using Curriculum Associates (iReady) for reading and math assessments. Students in grades nine through eleven will participate in the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) MAP reading and mathematics assessments. Learning Assessments will be referenced in the student’s Master Agreement and will be administered to all Visions students.

The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) program requires that all public schools in California administer standardized tests designated by the California State Board of Education to all students in grades 3 through 8 and grade 11. As a result, all students participate in all applicable tests. Students are typically scheduled to complete these tests at various locations throughout our nine-county service area or online.

We support students with special needs through a variety of programs, including our Special Education Services.

Special Education: As a public school, Visions In Education provides special education and related services through Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to students who qualify. The service delivery model at Visions varies from that typically provided at a traditional school campus with a focus on individualized supports uniquely designed to enable eligible students to make progress within our home school and independent study programming.

In the Independent Study and University Prep Early College academies, students attend general education classes with the support of special education teachers and service providers. Each student’s IEP team will carefully craft an IEP that supports them in this unique setting with careful consideration of accommodations necessary to access instruction. Our special education case managers work closely with their general education counterparts to provide the appropriate support and guidance individualized for the student.

In our home school model, parent partners and students alike are provided with support from both general education and special education teachers. While parent partners provide daily instruction through a homeschooling model, the student’s credentialed teacher and special education team will always work with families to make progress toward student goals.

We look forward to working together as a team to create an IEP that is reasonably calculated to provide educational benefit to our students. For more information please contact our Enrollment Team.

Yes. For English Learners (EL) who can be successful in an independent study program, Visions provides a targeted curriculum, classes and individualized attention.

Online Independent Study High School

Online Independent Study students receive 1:1 instruction from credentialed teachers and use an online learning system to complete lessons and turn in assignments. Independent Study students receive a free school issued Chromebook, community college opportunities, and field trips.

Independent Study students complete classes and assignments online. Students also meet with their teacher on a regular basis for personalized instruction. Every week students are also provided with additional group classes to provide academic support.

Independent Study students complete classes, classwork, and exams online with their teacher’s support. Teacher meetings are conducted online and in public places (coffee shops, libraries, etc.) but for the most part, students complete school assignments at home.

Students who dropped out of high school may apply provided they are under the age of nineteen (19) at the time of enrollment. For more information, please contact our enrollment team.

Independent Study students complete classes and classwork from a standards-aligned curriculum through our online system with support from a teacher in their area. Students are responsible for completing assignments weekly on their own time, to meet with their teacher every other week, and to contact the teacher for further support. Counselors meet with students to offer support and to ensure students are on track to graduate.

Learning Assessments provide students with a clear view of where they stand academically and determine what they’re ready to learn next to build their individualized learning plan. Students in grades nine through eleven will participate in the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) MAP reading and mathematics assessments. Learning Assessments will be referenced in the student’s Master Agreement and will be administered to all Visions students.

Visions offers students multiple credit recovery opportunities, including summer school for those who need it. Students work with their counselor/teacher to come up with a Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) that fits their educational needs and goals.

Yes! Dual Enrollment allows qualified students to take free community college courses on top of their high school coursework. Students may take core courses, elective or technical education courses. In many instances, we help cover the costs of materials and textbooks for these classes while enrolled. For more information, see our Support Services page.

This will depend on the student’s unique circumstance and individualized education plan developed with the student’s counselor.

Visions In Education partners with community colleges throughout our service area to offer Career Technical Education (CTE) classes. Visions students receive hands-on occupational and technical training in a wide variety of fields, including gaming, medical, and more. For more information, please see our Support Services page.

Independent Study provides a flexible option for students looking to work and earn their diploma. Students with good attendance and in good academic standing may apply for a work permit through Visions In Education.

Visions students enjoy all the social opportunities other high school students have and many more. These include dances, field trips, college tours, study hall, student clubs and extracurricular writing classes. Activities vary by academy, but all students are given opportunities to socialize and make new friends.

Yes! Independent Study students can take Driver’s Education using funds from their $1,500 annual budget. Visions In Education utilizes a California DMV approved, internet-based, course. This online course covers the ground rules of road and vehicle safety, with an emphasis on capable and efficient driving.

Online University Prep Early College High School

Online University Prep Early College students are planning on attending a four year college or university after graduation. Classes are taken online and students can contact content teachers for support by email or phone. Students can also sign up for Zoom through the teacher’s virtual tutoring link. Honors courses are available to help students prepare for college/university. We also offer a high school program for students planning to attend community college or join the workforce after graduation. Click here to learn about our Independent Study program.

Yes, our online curriculum satisfies college and university admissions requirements. University Prep also offers required labs for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Spanish Voice Labs are offered through video conferencing.

University Prep students complete classes, classwork, and exams online with their teacher’s support. Students meet with teachers in small student group meetings that are conducted virtually and in public places (coffee shops, libraries, etc.) within the students’ communities.

Students complete their coursework in our online program with the support of their mentor teacher and content teachers. Students complete personalized projects using technology to achieve success in a standards-based curriculum. Core classes are supported by a content teacher who is available to students through email, chat, Google Hangouts, and office hours. The goal of University Prep is to prepare students to meet college admission requirements. All students will be enrolled in classes that meet these requirements.

Learning Assessments provide students with a clear view of where they stand academically and determine what they’re ready to learn next to build their individualized learning plan. Students in grades nine through eleven will participate in the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) MAP reading and mathematics assessments. Learning Assessments will be referenced in the student’s Master Agreement and will be administered to all Visions students.

Visions students enjoy all the social opportunities other high school students have and many more. These include weekly events, dances, student meeting experiences, student clubs, study hall and extracurricular writing classes. Activities vary by academy, but all students are given opportunities to socialize and make new friends.

Yes! Dual Enrollment allows qualified students to take free community college courses on top of their high school coursework. Students may take core courses, elective or technical education courses. In many instances, we help cover the costs of materials and textbooks for these classes while enrolled. For more information, see our Support Services page.

Visions In Education partners with community colleges throughout our service area to offer Career Technical Education (CTE) classes. Visions students receive hands-on occupational and technical training in a wide variety of fields, including gaming, medical, and more. For more information, please see our Support Services page.

Yes! University Prep students can take Driver’s Education using funds from their $1,500 budget. Visions In Education utilizes a California DMV approved, internet-based, course. This online course covers the ground rules of road and vehicle safety, with an emphasis on capable and efficient driving.

This will depend on the student’s unique circumstance and individualized education plan developed with the student’s counselor. Students must receive approval from their Principal to ensure early graduation.

Online Middle School – Grades 7 & 8

In our Online Middle School program, students in Grades 7 and 8 receive live online instruction and use an online learning system to complete lessons and turn in assignments. Students receive a free school-issued Chromebook, a $1,500 budget for enrichment activities, events, 1:1 teacher support, and more.

In Online Middle School, students receive online instruction directly from credentialed teachers. Parents are not responsible for providing direct instruction like they are in the Home School Academy. All students use an online curriculum platform that is supported by Visions teachers. Because curriculum and technology will be provided, students will have access to $1,500 in instructional funds. Home School Academy students receive $3,000 because they must purchase curriculum, it is not provided like in Online Middle School.

Yes, Online Middle School students complete classes and assignments online. Students also meet with their teacher on a regular basis for personalized instruction. Every week students are also provided with additional group classes to provide academic support.

Online Middle School students complete classes, classwork, and learning assessments online with their teacher’s support. Teacher meetings are conducted online and students complete school assignments at home.

Students attend regularly scheduled live online classes and complete classwork from a standards-based curriculum through our online system. They receive support from their teacher and are responsible for:

  • completing assignments weekly on their own time, 
  • meeting with their teacher every other week, 
  • and contacting their teacher for further support as needed.

Counselors meet with students to offer support and to ensure students are on track academically. Teachers will provide progress updates regularly and schedule meetings with parents and guardians to discuss student progress.

Students will be able to transition between programs at semester and end of year. Due to the significant disruption to a student’s instruction that comes from changing programs mid-semester, we will not be able to accommodate changes at other times.

The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) program requires that all public schools in California administer standardized tests designated by the California State Board of Education to all students in grades 3 through 8 and grade 11. All students are expected to participate in standardized testing. Students are typically scheduled to complete these tests at various locations throughout our nine-county service area or online.

Learning Assessments provide valuable information to students, and teachers. This vital information enables students, teachers and parents to understand what our students already know and what they are ready to learn next. These learning assessments are a critical component in developing their individualized learning plan. Assessments are administered using Curriculum Associates (iReady). Learning Assessments will be referenced in the student’s Master Agreement and will be administered to all Visions students.

Visions students enjoy all the social opportunities other middle school students have and many more. These include field trips, regional events, student clubs and extracurricular writing classes. Activities vary by grade, but all students are given opportunities to socialize and make new friends.

Students have access to hundreds of approved vendors that provide services like karate, music, coding, art, horseback riding and more. Each year Online Middle School students are provided a $1,500 budget to explore their interests and learn outside of school.

Home School Academy

Yes! Students in grades TK-8 are provided $3,000 a year. These individual student budgets are used for approved curriculum, materials, enrichment vendors and support services.

In Visions’ Home School Academy, parents select from an approved curriculum list and educate their child in their own homes. Parent partners are assisted by a credentialed teacher that provides curriculum advice and to ensure that California State Standards are being met. Student progress is measured by regular work samples and testing that keep students on track to graduate high school. Learn more about home school here.

Yes! Visions In Education is a FREE public charter school.

Homeschooling works best for families who want to take a more involved role in their child’s education. Home School families are provided with a budget to select their own curriculum from a variety of approved vendor options. Parent partners must be willing to provide four to six hours of instruction per day and regularly submit work samples for review.

Students who have their 5th birthday between September 2 and December 2 are eligible to apply for Transitional Kindergarten (TK). This is a two-year kindergarten program. Students five years and older can be homeschooled at any time the parent chooses.

Parents must be available to teach their students four to six hours a day, five days a week. Parent partners are not required to have any specific certifications as they are assigned a credentialed Visions teacher that provides support and ensures state mandated requirements are met. Parents meet with their Visions teacher once every 20 school days virtually or at a mutually agreed upon location.

Visions provides home school parents with all the tools and support they need to start teaching their child at home; no teaching credential required! Our staff and faculty are committed to supporting parent partners every step of the way, from lesson planning to ordering materials and resources. We also provide funding for conferences if parent partners want to develop their teaching skills even further.

Home School Academy students enjoy a variety of social opportunities and school organized activities. These include weekly events, organized play-days, student clubs, enrichment activities, and more!

Learning Assessments provide students with a clear view of where they stand academically and determine what they’re ready to learn next to build their individualized learning plan. Students in grades kindergarten through eighth will participate in the beginning and end of the year assessments using Curriculum Associates (iReady) for reading and math assessments. Learning Assessments will be referenced in the student’s Master Agreement and will be administered to all Visions students.

The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) program requires that all public schools in California administer standardized tests designated by the California State Board of Education to all students in grades 3 through 8 and grade 11. We encourage all students to participate in standardized testing. Our goal is to ensure we achieve a 95% participation rate as required by the State of California. Students are typically scheduled to complete these tests at various locations throughout our nine-county service area or online.

Enrollment

  • Students who live in any of these nine counties may apply: Amador, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sutter, or Yolo.
  • Students who will have their 5th birthday on or before September 1 and those who are under the age of 19 are eligible to apply.
  • Students who have their 5th birthday between September 2 and December 2 are eligible to apply for Transitional Kindergarten (TK). This is a two-year kindergarten program.
  • Students who have their 5th birthday between December 3 and January 27 are eligible to apply for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) for the Spring Semester.
  • While enrolled with Visions, students may not be enrolled in any other school public or private.

Visions In Education serves students in nine Northern California counties including Amador, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sutter and Yolo. We are authorized through a local public school district at the center of our service area.

Typically students must be at least 5 years old shortly after school begins and under 20; however the requirements can be complicated, so please call us toll-free at 1-833-883-1601 if you or your student is close to either of these cutoffs.

We accept applications throughout the school year for current and future semesters.

Click here to start your application today.

Yes, students are encouraged to apply at any time during the school year.

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5030 El Camino Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608

Visions In Education is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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© Visions In Education Charter School

Non-Discrimination Statement
Visions is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in school programs and activities. School programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on any legally protected characteristic, including but not limited to actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If you believe you have experienced unlawful discrimination, please contact: Equity Compliance Officer, Dr. Micah Studer, 5030 El Camino Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608, (916) 883-1636, mstuder@viedu.org; Title IX Coordinator, Donna Glenn, 5030 El Camino Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608, (916) 883-1614, dglenn@viedu.org; Section 504 Coordinator, Matt Patterson, 5030 El Camino Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608, (916) 883-1611, mpatterson@viedu.org; ADA/Title II Coordinator, Donna Glenn, 5030 El Camino Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608, (916) 883-1614, dglenn@viedu.org.