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Virtual Learning Classrooms 2026-2027 Course Survey

Virtual Learning Classrooms 2026-2027 Fall Course Survey

WHAT WE DO
Virtual Learning Classrooms (VLC) offers virtual learning opportunities to students in middle and high school grades across the city. To provide increased equity and access to courses, the program offers schools the opportunity to enroll students in classes that are not currently offered at their school including world language, dual enrollment with SUNY and CUNY, Advanced Placement and electives.

The live classes are taught synchronously by centrally hired teachers. 

HOW IT WORKS
During the day, students from multiple schools with similar bell schedules are scheduled for a class. 

Using Zoom, students interact with the teacher and other students as they participate in rigorous and engaging classes.
There are also synchronous classes available at nontraditional times of day.

EXPECTATIONS
In general, during traditional school hours, students are expected to join classes from their home schools and are supervised and supported by home school staff. The staff supervising students is responsible for taking attendance, troubleshooting technology, providing in person student support, and regularly communicating with the virtual teacher.

If students are enrolled in a school that is running an approved NYCPS virtual learning program (i.e. School Based Virtual Learning) or if students are participating in classes held at nontraditional times, they may take VLC classes remotely. In those cases, a school liaison will need to be identified to support students and communicate with the virtual teacher.

All students are required to have access to a computer with a camera and headset (with a microphone) to participate in virtual classes. If any students are participating in classes from remote locations, the school should verify the student's internet access.

Schools need to program students thoughtfully. Students should opt into a virtual class, enjoy online learning, and be prepared for the academic rigor of advanced courses. 

Per New York State regulations, parents must opt into virtual learning.

TEACHERS
The virtual teachers are highly trained teachers that enjoy virtual teaching. They use a variety of EdTech tools and strategies to connect with students and ensure an engaging learning environment. Virtual teachers are NYCPS licensed and the teachers of record. They are supervised centrally.

BENEFITS

  • Students have access to high interest, rigorous classes that they otherwise would not be able to take in-person.
  • High school students can earn college credits and middle school students can earn high school credits.
  • Students can earn advanced diplomas and qualify for the New York State Seal of Biliteracy.
  • Schools can increase course variety and offer specialized courses.
  • Schools can use virtual classes to recruit and retain students.
  • Virtual classes can help with school space constraints.
  • VLC prepares students for virtual work and college environments.
  • Schools can offer hard to staff classes utilizing VLC teachers.

COST
For school year 26-27, participating schools will need to pay the following fees to offer Virtual Learning Classroom courses:
  • Annual course student fee:
    • $1000 to enroll up to 4 students in a class section
    • $2750​ to enroll between 5 and 10 students in a class section
    • $4125​ to enroll between 11 and 15 students in a class section
    • $5500​ to enroll between 16 and 20 students in a class section
    • $7500 to enroll over 20 students in a class section (Please note, class cannot exceed contractual class size rules.)
  • Semester course student fee:
    • $500 to enroll up to 4 students in a class section
    • $1375​ to enroll between 5 and 10 students in a class section
    • $2060​ to enroll between 11 and 15 students in a class section
    • $2750​ to enroll between 16 and 20 students in a class section
    • $3750 to enroll over 20 students in a class section (Please note, class cannot exceed contractual class size rules.)
  • Annual course student fee for the following course only: Spanish Year 1
    • $1400 to enroll up to 4 students in a class section
    • $3500 to enroll between 5 and 10 students in a class section
    • $5250​ to enroll between 11 and 15 students in a class section
    • $7000​ to enroll between 16 and 20 students in a class section
    • $10,500 to enroll over 20 students in a class section (Please note, class cannot exceed contractual class size rules.)
  • Semester course student fee for the following course only: Health
    • $700 to enroll up to 4 students in a class section
    • $1750​ to enroll between 5 and 10 students in a class section
    • $2625​ to enroll between 11 and 15 students in a class section
    • $3500​ to enroll between 16 and 20 students in a class section
    • $5250 to enroll over 20 students in a class section (Please note, class cannot exceed contractual class size rules.) 
Fees are per class.  Schools may offer multiple virtual classes.
We will reserve the maximum number of student seats in the range you select.

The completion of the survey indicates that you intend to enroll students in virtual classes if the program is able to accommodate your course and student requests.  Classes begin September 2026.

COURSES

Advanced Placement Courses
  • AP African American Studies
  • AP Art History
  • AP Calculus
  • AP Chinese
  • AP Computer Science A
  • AP Computer Science Principles
  • AP Cybersecurity
  • AP English Language and Composition
  • AP English Literature and Composition
  • AP Environmental Science
  • AP Human Geography
  • AP Macroeconomics
  • AP Microeconomics
  • AP Pre Calculus
  • AP Psychology
  • AP Seminar
  • AP Research
  • AP Spanish Language
  • AP Spanish Literature
  • AP Statistics 
  • AP US Government & Politics
  • AP US History
  • AP World History
Early College Credit Courses
  • CCNY New Student Seminar
  • SUNY Empire SSAE-1010-Strategies for Academic Success (This course is considered a college-ready or first-year seminar course.)
  • SUNY Empire PSYC-1005-Introduction to Psychology
  • CCNY Psychology 102- Applications of Psychology in Modern World
  • CCNY Microeconomics
  • SUNY Empire ARTS-2020-Art History I
  • CCNY Human Biology - BIO 10004
  • SUNY Empire ENSC-1000-Earth Science
  • SUNY Empire HIST-2025-US History to 1865: What Does it Mean to be a Free Nation?
  • SUNY Empire HIST-2030 -US History 1865 to Present 
  • SUNY Empire MATH-1040 -Algebra 
  • SUNY Empire EDST-1005-Introduction to Teaching
  • SUNY Empire INMS-2100-AI Literacy: Foundations, Challenges, Responsibilities

Electives/Other Courses
  • Financial Literacy  (Semester or Annual class)
  • Forensics  (Semester or Annual class)
  • Health (Semester class)
  • Government/Economics
  • Creative Writing (Semester class)
  • Physics
  • Marine Science
  • Cybersecurity
  • Anatomy of a Villain: Intersection of Literature, Psychology, Sociology in Human Experience (ELA elective)
  • Political, Economic and Cultural History of Latin America
  • The Hero's Journey: from Achilles to Avengers (ELA elective)
World Language (all Annual classes)
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Latin
  • Chinese
Middle School Courses
  • 8th Grade Algebra I (Regents)
  • 8th Grade Geometry (Regents)
  • Spanish
  • French

IEP Mandated Related Services
  • Speech Services (High School Students only)

QUESTIONS
Email vlc@schools.nyc.gov
 

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