Founded in 1997 by President and CEO Julie Young, the Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is an American online middle and high school with a new full-time elementary school program through Connections Academy. In 2009. Florida Virtual School won the prestigious CODIE award-- http://www.siia.net/codies/2009/winners.asp -- for Best Virtual School Solution for Students.
According to its website, "FLVS is part of the Florida public education system and serves students in all 67 Florida districts. FLVS also serves students, schools, and districts around the nation through tuition-based instruction, curriculum provision, and training."
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