How can schools and virtual learning providers move from a transactional relationship to a true partnership that shares ownership, accountability, and responsibility for student success?

Virtual learning partnerships often struggle when schools view virtual courses as outsourced instruction rather than an integrated instructional strategy. In these transactional models, responsibilities are unclear, communication is inconsistent, and accountability gaps emerge, leaving students without the coordinated support they need. Leadership plays a critical role in disrupting this pattern by reframing virtual learning as a shared endeavor that requires intentional structures, active engagement, and joint ownership.