MOCAP

This information is regarding virtual instruction options for students, as required by state law and board policies IGCD and IGCDA.

MOCAP allows Missouri to:

  • Expand the range of courses and opportunities offered to students

  • Offer courses for students where there are no qualified teachers to teach the course

  • Offer students a course not offered by their school district

  • Provide courses for students who have schedules that prevent them from taking a course when it is offered

  • Present high-quality instruction to students who are in alternative education settings or on home and hospital instruction

  • Provide additional support and extended time to students who failed to achieve in regular courses

  • Provides equity across programs and school in the quality of instruction MOCAP offers “any time, any place” learning for Missouri students

Student Skills Necessary for Success in Virtual Courses:

  • Student has demonstrated time-management skills that indicate the student is capable of submitting assignments and completing course requirements without reminders.

  • Student has demonstrated persistence in overcoming obstacles and willingness to seek assistance when needed.

  • Student has demonstrated verbal or written communication skills that would allow the student to succeed in an environment where the instructor may not provide nonverbal cues to support the student’s understanding.

  • Student has the necessary computer or technical skills to succeed in a virtual course.

  • Student has access to technology resources to participate in a virtual course.

  • Consideration of the student’s previous success (or struggle) in virtual coursework.

  • Virtual Education Request forms are due 15 days prior to the first day of the semester.

For virtual courses facilitated by GCR2 employees, please contact your child's guidance counselor.

For virtual courses contracted through our virtual partner, please contact your child's guidance counselor. These courses must be approved by a building administrator prior to the start of each semester and are offered only if the course is not currently offered in-seat.

If you wish to enroll your child in MOCAP, please visit DESE's MOCAP website for more information.