Proximity Learning wins New Jersey Virtual School expansion contract

The Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission has chosen Proximity Learning to manage and expand the New Jersey Virtual School, pairing self-paced online courses with live instruction from New Jersey-certified teachers. The move comes as districts look for more staffing-flexible options amid teacher shortages.

Why it matters: - The New Jersey Virtual School expansion gives districts another way to keep courses available when staffing gaps make in-person scheduling harder. - The program combines asynchronous coursework, live certified instruction and tutoring in one district-facing model. - MOESC says the partnership is meant to preserve and expand access to high-quality virtual education across New Jersey.

What happened: - The Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission selected Proximity Learning to lead the expansion and innovation of NJVS. - MOESC's board unanimously approved the award on September 23, 2026. - Proximity Learning will manage the program and deliver instruction through the virtual school. - The company will pair self-paced online courses with live classes taught by certified New Jersey teachers.

The details: - MOESC's evaluation cited Proximity Learning's experience with synchronous virtual instruction. - The evaluation also pointed to Proximity Learning's presence across New Jersey and access to New Jersey-certified instructors. - NJVS will offer self-paced asynchronous courses, including credit recovery, original credit, Advanced Placement courses and expanded access to career and technical education options. - NJVS will also provide live, K-12 synchronous classes taught by certified teachers. - The program includes high-impact tutoring and home instruction. - The partnership gives New Jersey public schools competitive pricing, easier procurement options and a solution backed by MOESC. - Proximity Learning says it has delivered synchronous instruction nationwide since 2009. - Company data says Proximity Learning has staffed more than 5,000 classrooms and served more than 500,000 students. - Proximity Learning also provides remote tutoring and special education services, including case management, virtual occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and school psychologists.

Between the lines: - The selection reflects a broader push by districts to find staffing-flexible models that can preserve course access without lowering instructional expectations. - MOESC is using a shared-services approach to give districts a vetted procurement path for virtual learning. - Proximity Learning is positioning itself as a full-service provider, not just a live-teaching vendor.

What's next: - Districts interested in NJVS can contact Dr. Wendy Gray Morales at MOESC or visit MOESC's website. - More information about Proximity Learning is available at the company's website. - MOESC and Proximity Learning are expected to roll out the expanded virtual school offering to interested districts across New Jersey.

The bottom line: - New Jersey districts now have a new virtual-school option built around live certified teachers, asynchronous courses and tutoring support, with MOESC backing the procurement and program structure.