Special eSchool Program Medical Concerns Program
Special eSchool Program for those with Medical Concerns
The Medically Necessary Virtual Instruction Program (MEDVI) provides instruction for KUSD students who are unable to attend school for at least one marking period (or more than 14 consecutive school days) in a face-to-face school environment due to a medically documented physical injury, medical condition, or severe emotional problem. The program is designed to provide support for core academic courses on a short-term basis. MEDVI is only offered in middle and secondary grades, and enrollment is always subject to the availability of courses. Students who are applying for this program must complete the Release of Information, Physician Verification, and Communication Agreement Forms and submit to Kim Gorman, the eSchool Program Counselor. She can be reached at kgorman@kusd.edu and 262-359-7764.
To apply for the MEDVI program, complete all 3 steps listed below:
Step 1
Complete the following 4 forms and submit them electronically.
The forms below can be filled out online from any device.
- MEDVI Communication Agreement Form
- MEDVI Program Information and Agreement Form
- MEDVI Release of Information Form
This is the consent form that gives permission for appropriate eSchool staff to discuss the students’ progress with the referring Physician or Therapist for issues related to the physical, emotional, or mental health concerns reported on the Physician/Therapist Verification Form. - MEDVI Physician Verification Form
The Physician Verification Form will be partially filled out online. After the form has been electronically submitted with initial information the person completing the form needs to go to their email they provided to open the agreement. Once opened, download and print the agreement to submit to the Physician or Licensed Therapist for him/her to complete their portion and sign the document. An original signature is required. The Physician/Therapist must include the reason the student cannot attend their boundary school, a plan for medical or therapeutic services, and an estimate of the length of time services will be required. The completed form can then be faxed to 262-359-2169 or scanned and emailed to Kim Gorman at kgorman@kusd.edu
Step 2
Create a parent/guardian account if the student has not taken an eSchool Program course in the past.
* If your child is new to the Kenosha eSchool Program, a parent/guardian account must be created in order for the student to be enrolled in our required orientation course. All new students must have an account created and complete orientation in order to be enrolled in eSchool courses. Please create the account at https://wen.geniussis.com/PublicWelcome.aspx?id=30. Once the account has been created and the MEDVI forms have been submitted, your child will be notified via e-mail that they have been enrolled in the orientation course. If you have questions regarding orientation, you may contact Steve Moreland at smorelan@kusd.edu.
Step 3
Once we receive all the required MEDVI forms and the parent/student account is created, the student will be enrolled in our required orientation course. Communication regarding orientation and instructions will be sent via email. All students must successfully complete orientation within one week.
Next Steps
The eSchool Program counselor will review the MEDVI forms and the students’ academic records. The principal of Kenosha eSchool Program makes placement determination. All placement decisions by the Kenosha eSchool Program principal are final. Students are still enrolled at their boundary school until placement decision has been made. Attendance will continue to be taken by the respective boundary school during the application process. If placement is granted, the parent will be notified and the following will occur.
- The student will be multiple school enrolled in the Kenosha eSchool Program. (primary placement listed in Infinite Campus remains at the student’s KUSD boundary or full time school of record as required by DPI.)
- Attendance will include a medical leave designation (MED) at Kenosha eSchool Program during the enrollment.
- After one semester in the program, a review of student progress will be made. A new/updated medical verification form may be requested from the doctor or therapist at that time if necessary. Students who are not having success in their eSchool courses or do not comply with the medical or therapeutic services outlines in the plan, can be dropped from the MEDVI program and will need to return to their boundary area school.
End of School Year
Students’ MEDVI status expires at the end of the school year. Students are automatically assigned to return to their boundary school for the following school year. If the student wants to apply to eSchool as a regular student (not under the MEDVI program) for the next school year they should complete and submit the application at the beginning of April when the lottery for the next school year takes place. The student can also apply t a different choice or charter school in KUSD. If the student needs to apply for the MEDVI program again, all forms need to be updated and submitted for the new school year. (Creating a new account and completing orientation does NOT need to be done again.)
Please contact Kim Gorman, the eSchool counselor at kgorman@kusd.edu or 262-359-7764 if you have questions.