Engaged in Learning through Curriculum and Instruction
At Brandywine Virtual Academy, we leverage a diverse array of curriculum and instructional tools to captivate and engage our learners. Our interactive lessons incorporate multimedia resources, such as videos and simulations, to enhance understanding and retention. Collaborative tools, including discussions and group projects, encourage active participation and peer interaction. Grounded in research-based practices, our comprehensive approach ensures that our teaching methods are effective, up-to-date, and provide a dynamic online learning experience.
K-12 Academics
At Brandywine Virtual Academy we customize and enhance vendor products to to meet and exceed the Pennsylvania Core Standards. We serve over 40 school districts and over 2,300 students in grades K-12. Our staff of experienced Pennsylvania–Certified teachers provide live, individualized, and personalized learning options for students.
BVA provides comprehensive course offerings from a variety of vendors. BVA offers more than 430 courses from content providers that include Edgenuity, Accelerate Education, and eDynamic Learning.
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A Day In the Life of a Student
At BVA students have access to all their lessons and content through a user-friendly, single sign-on experience. BVA uses this system to provide a student dashboard, real-time updates on student progress, access to a teacher-created library of video resources, and a virtual office with embedded technology support.
BVA instructional and support staff are accessible through the virtual office, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and on Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The BVA Help Desk is available from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily. BVA provides dedicated special education teachers for students with exceptionalities, as well as a Guided Study Program to support students with creating their own schedule, managing their time, creating strong student habits, and accessing their teachers to support their learning.
The BVA content platforms offer embedded supports including text-to-speech, translation services, a highlight bar, and vocabulary tools.
Innovative and Customized Learning Models
Synchronous Instruction
Synchronous Instruction provides our K-8 students with frequent live instruction to support their need for more immediate attention and feedback in learning. Within the elementary and middle school program, students learn together 4 days per week in their core subjects. Students requiring additional academic support in reading or math may have additional live classes with teachers or specialists.
Asynchronous Instruction
Asynchronous Instruction provides our K-8 students with flexibility and autonomy to learn at their own pace in the online courses with teacher support available as needed.
Advanced Placement
BVA provides scheduling and pacing flexibility, access to Advanced Placement and the opportunity to graduate early through our summer and school year academic offerings. With BVA, our students, families and partners can strike the right balance between online, in-person and hybrid learning opportunities, expanding access to innovative and customized learning models.
Dual Enrollment
Since 2017, BVA has partnered with the Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC). Students earn credits toward an associate's degree while enrolled in high school. HACC provides the courses, books, resources, supplies, and instructors to educate students.