Research and Evaluation
Research-Driven Insights. Proven Student Performance.
For more than 25 years, Florida Virtual School (FLVS) has been at the forefront of innovation in Kindergarten–12 online education, serving students across the United States and around the world. We are committed to advancing high‑quality virtual learning and supporting scholarly research that strengthens online education and improves student outcomes.
Our Research and Evaluation team plays a central role in this mission by conducting rigorous studies, designing and administering surveys, analyzing program effectiveness, publishing research, and sharing insights at national and international conferences.
Research Highlights
Online K-12 Teachers' Perceptions of Students' AI Utilization and Teachers' Outlook on the Future of Education in the Context of Artificial Intelligence
This study explores the perspectives of online K-12 teachers about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in online education.
Growth Trajectories in Florida’s Mathematics Scores Among Virtual School Students
Our research team examines the growth trajectories of math scores among full-time FLVS students before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Improvements in Academic Performance Among Students Enrolled in a Statewide Virtual School During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study examines changes in academic performance among elementary students enrolled in a statewide virtual school during the pandemic.
Research and Evaluation Resources
Online K-12 Teachers’ Perceptions of Students’ AI Utilization and Teachers’ Outlook on the Future of Education in the Context of Artificial Intelligence
(2024 – American Journal of Educational Research)
Student Perceptions and Attitudes About the Usage of ChatGPT in Online K-12 Education and Student Preferences About Learning to Use Artificial Intelligence from Teachers
(2024 – American Journal of Educational Research)
Growth Trajectories in Florida’s Mathematics Scores Among Virtual School Students
(2024 – Florida Journal of Educational Research)
Improvements in Academic Performance among Students Enrolled in a Statewide Virtual School during the COVID-19 Pandemic
(2024 – Florida Journal of Educational Research)
Evaluating the Rater Bias in Response Scoring in Digital Learning Platform: Analysis of Student Writing Styles
(2023 – International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education)
Growth in Mathematics Scores
(2024 - Florida Virtual School)
FLVS Camps Promote Student Excitement for STEM
(2023 – Florida Virtual School)
Hospital Homebound Students and K-12 Online Schooling
(2022 - PLOS One)
Building Connections and Sharing Knowledge of K-12 Online Teaching Practices During the Pandemic and Beyond
(2022 - Florida Journal of Educational Research)
Florida Virtual School Students Outperformed the State and National ACT Scores in 2021-22
(2022 - Florida Virtual School)
Connectedness Despite Disruption: Pandemic Partnerships for Innovation in K-12 Online Learning Communities
(2022 – IGI Global)
Social Presence Amid Physical Distance: Best Practices for K-12 Online Teaching and Implications for Teacher Professional Development
(2022 – Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education)
Facts About Online Education
FLVS Online Learning Community
Digital Learning Collaborative Snapshot 2024: The post-pandemic digital learning landscape emerges
(2024 - Digital Learning Collaborative)
Beyond the Virtual Classroom: Extending the Social Presence Model to Extracurricular Activities in Online Schools
(2021- Institute of Education Sciences)
How Can We Discover Effective Strategies Invented by Online Teachers?
(2021 - Institute of Education Sciences)
Classifying K–12 Blended Learning
(2012-Innosight Institute)
Engagement Strategies in a Virtual Classroom
(2024 - Nova Southeastern University)
An Analysis of the Pedagogical Practices in Online Physical Education
(2023 – University of Georgia)
Student Preferences About Student-Teacher Communication and Student Perceptions of Teacher Presence in an Online Middle School
(2022 - Southeastern University)
Partnership with Regional Educational Lab Southeast
Through an ongoing collaboration with Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Southeast, FLVS brings the latest Institute of Education Sciences (IES) research directly to families. We’ve developed a suite of practical resources, including 90+ instructional videos and guides, designed to help parents support their elementary students in math and literacy.
Learn more about our progress in tailoring these evidence-based practices for the online classroom.
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