About Mesa Valley Vision
Overview
MVV-HCP is an accredited K-12 public school that supports home and community-based learning in Mesa County, Colorado. Each student's education is centered on a Vision Individualized Learning Plan (VILP) that is specifically designed to address individual educational goals, needs and interests. The VILP guides the student's educational focus throughout the year. MVV-HCP offers support for the implementation of the VILP in a variety of ways.History
Six local families initiated bringing MVV-HCP to Mesa County in the spring of 2006. They were represented by Gerund Coonprom, Gail Giandonato, Brenda Nordstrom, Craig Richmond, Susan Scofield and Stephanie Yeager. The founding families were brought together by their common experience with home and community-based learning as well as their deep commitment to public school choice in Mesa County. The founding families presented a proposal to the Mesa County Valley School District #51 (the District) in August, 2006. In April, 2007, the local Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution to support the endeavor. Additionally, the District Accountability Committee, Mesa Valley Education Association and District Administration were all consulted, and formally agreed, that the establishment of the MVV-HCP would enhance the educational opportunity and quality within the District. In February, 2008 the Colorado Department of Education recommended approval of MVV-HCP to the State Board of Education which voted unanimously to grant the waivers required to create the school.Governance
MVV-HCP is governed by a local non-profit corporation, Mesa Valley Vision, Inc. (MVV, Inc.) which has entered into a partnership with the District to manage the school. MVV, Inc. is governed by a Board of Stewards which is comprised of volunteers from the local community.Instructional Program
The centerpiece of the MVV-HCP instructional program is the VILP. The VILP addresses individual student goals and growth in the core subject areas of language arts, math and science as well as non-core subject areas which may fall into the categories of social studies, physical education, foreign language, fine arts, performing arts, technology, community service, applied learning and business/employability. MVV-HCP student learning may occur in homes, in traditional classroom settings, throughout the local community and beyond.Support
Enrolled families work directly with a MVV-HCP resource consultant who meets with them on a monthly basis, or more frequently as needed. Resource consultants offer assistance with VILP development and review by assisting with goal writing and the creation of strategies to meet those goals. Resource consultants have familiarity with a variety of educational resources as well as the Colorado Model Content Standards. Specialists for the core subjects of language arts, math and science review assessment data and offer direction on each student's VILP. MVV-HCP middle and high school students have access to up to three classes per semester at traditional District schools as a "crossover" student. MVV-HCP compiles an extensive listing of mentors and enrichment programs. (all mentors in our directory have passed a criminal background screening). MVV-HCP provides networking opportunities which include parent workshops and outings for its enrolled students as well as funding in the amount of $2,000 per student per year, for the implementation of VILP goals (some restrictions apply).Documentation of Learning Hours
Enrolled families document instruction hours using the MVV-HCP on-line student database, which can be done from home. MVV-HCP students are required to document a minimum of 720 instruction hours per school year, between the dates of July 1st and May 31st. Kindergarteners are considered part-time and only document 360 instruction hours.Assessment
MVV-HCP students participate in the same assessment schedule as other District students.Graduation
The MVV-HCP graduation requirements are the same as those for all other District schools, except that MVV-HCP does not award credit for grades lower than C. MVV-HCP students may begin working on high school credits as early as the 8th grade and as late as their 21st birthday. Those credits may be earned in a variety of ways: traditional (Carnegie), work study, assessed proficiency, transferred, arts & life skills, portfolio documentation and public presentation/exhibit. MVV-HCP graduates complete a Graduation Essay which details their transformational learning to-date, as well as their future goals. Graduates must also demonstrate proficiency in Colorado Benchmark Standards in language arts, math and science to a Graduation Committee by submitting 1oth grade CSAP data, SAT/ACT data, NWEA data, or another reputable nationally standardized assessment with a writing sample.Staff
Our staff includes a Program Director, Financial Administrator, Family Advocate, Achievement Coordinator, Assessment Coordinator, Special Education Liaison, Reading Specialist, Science Specialist, Math Specialist, Elementary Specialist, High School Guidance Counselor, Office Manager and several Resource Consultants. The school operates on an eleven month cycle beginning July 1st and ending May 31st. Our office is closed the month of June.Eligibility
MVV-HCP requires a high degree of parental involvement, similar to what is commonly known as home schooling. In order to determine if MVV-HCP is right for your child, please ask yourself the following questions:Does my child have a parent or other designated adult available to:
- Structure their daily learning activities (an average of 4 hours/day, 180 days/year)?
- Provide transportation to and from their learning activities?
- Complete required learning hour documentation and funding paperwork?
- Work with MVV-HCP staff to develop a VILP and amend it periodically during the school year?
Will my child participate in the District assessments?
If you answered 'YES' to these questions, MVV-HCP may be right for your child. Please download and complete an Application Form » Application Form