Blended Learning Program

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Overview

The Blended Learning Program (BLP) is a comprehensive educational program that provides students access to courses in a virtual learning environment. Students will be expected to engage in both required, live Zoom synchronous instruction and asynchronous (independent) work sessions, as well as maintain satisfactory standing with attendance, class participation, and task completion.

Students must demonstrate autonomy, responsibility, and consistent academic and behavioral performance on an online learning platform.

The BLP student application for 2026 - 2027 is now available.

The BLP is not Online Pathways To Graduation or Credit Recovery. It is a full-time alternative to attending in-person classes and runs during the traditional school day hours.

BLP Student Skillset

The BLP is geared towards students who possess a readiness for online learning. Student applicants should be digitally literate and proficient in aspects related to technology. Students are expected to be independent in navigating and attending all required synchronous classes and completing asynchronous assignments.

Vision

Blended Learning Program approaches learning from a foundation of respect, empathy, and understanding for all students. The program utilizes a trauma-informed, asset-based, and inclusive approach to instruction by intentionally creating safe and inclusive spaces for academic, social-emotional, and personal development.

The Blended Learning Program (BLP) is for students who can exhibit the following characteristics:

Maintain satisfactory academic performance
Have a record of good school attendance
Possess a readiness for online learning
Demonstrate appropriate behavior and responsibility in previous learning environments as described in the MCPS Student Code of Conduct

Student Eligibility

Students are eligible for application in the BLP if they:

Are residents of Montgomery County and enrolled in an MCPS school.
Can attend all required, live synchronous Zoom classes.
Can attend all required testing, in person, at their home school.
Are interested in pursuing a high school diploma.
Work independently outside of the synchronous instruction, 5 days a week.
Digitally literate and proficient, and visible on camera for class instruction.
BLP Student Application SY27 Online Readiness Assessment SY27

BLP Applications for the 2026-27 school year will only be accepted until January 15, 2027.

Applications can be submitted during the following time frames:

Semester 1 Application Window: July 1, 2026, through September 25, 2026, for Semester 1

Semester 2 Application Window: October 1, 2026, through January 15, 2027, for Semester 2

BLP Student Application Instructions:

(1) School Counselor, parent/caregiver, and student are required to complete and submit all portions of the application using an MCPS-sponsor device. The application is a Google Form that requires access to student/staff MCPS credentials and MCPSMD email.

(2) Schedule a meeting with the student’s assigned counselor to begin the application process.

(3) All parties will have a portion of the application to complete for submission. Students must meet the program requirements, and families must acknowledge and consent to the BLP Agreements and Disclaimers (outlined in the application, student interview, and Student Contract) to be considered for enrollment in the program.

(4) Submit application including Online Readiness Assessment, personal narrative, and signature page.

(5) Once notification from the BLP is received, an email will be sent, and applicants will respond confirming your scheduled interview and performance task.

(6) If accepted into the program, parent/caregiver must respond to the notification of the BLP program decision of program acceptance and sign and return the BLP Student Contract.

(7) The parent/caregiver and student will attend the mandatory BLP Orientation before enrollment in classes.