BLUEPRINT for Continuous Improvement
DoWEA's five-year Strategic Blueprint for Continuous Improvement to guide the organization through 2030.
DoWEA Speaks - America 250
Amplifying our student voices and promoting global connections among military-connected students.
DVHS Vision
To provide interactive and engaging instruction that prepares students to learn, work, and serve a global society.
DoWEA's mission is to educate, engage, and empower military-connected students to succeed in a dynamic world. Read More
DVHS
DVHS is comprised of these programs: DVHS Supplemental, DVHS Expanded Eligibility Participation Program (E2P2), and the Non-DoW Schools Program (NDSP).
Established in 2010-11, the DVHS is a fully accredited DoWEA high school that provides online asynchronous courses with synchronous support by full-time DoWEA certified teachers. All courses are aligned to DoWEA College and Career Readiness Standards. The DVHS supports high school students in multiple ways: a supplemental program for students currently enrolled in a worldwide DoWEA school, the DVHS Expanded Eligibility Participation Program (E2P2), the Non-DoW Schools Program (NDSP), and the DVHS Summer School Program for current DoWEA high school students.
- The DVHS Supplemental Option offers students currently enrolled in a DoWEA high school the opportunity to take one or two virtual school classes to supplement the courses available at their brick and mortar DoWEA school. The DVHS Supplemental program offers all DoWEA required courses in addition to World Languages and Career & Technical Education (CTE) electives.
- The DVHS Expanded Eligibility Participation Program (E2P2) is an enrollment expansion authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act. This program is open to active-duty dependent high school students in the U.S. and will supplement (not compete with) school districts and private programs. Students in this program may take up to two credits per year.
- The Non-DoW Schools Program (NDSP) serves the students who live overseas where DoWEA schools are not available. Students in NDSP locations may choose to enroll in DVHS on a comprehensive (full-time) basis if needed to complete graduation requirements and receive a DoWEA diploma. Enrollment in DVHS is exclusive of NDSP participation. Review the DOWEA Non-DoW Schools (NDSP) page for more information and to determine eligibility.
- The DVHS Summer School Program is designed for eligible DoWEA students to complete the equivalent of one semester course credit. The program traditionally provides students an opportunity to earn original credit or to replace a failing grade.
For eligibility requirements for DVHS, please visit the DVHS Eligibility page.
DVHS Informational Flyer
- Contact local DoWEA school to request courses and receive student Google email account & password.
- Following course enrollment, access materials through our Learning Management System, Schoology. Use Google email account to login.
- Request technical support for DVHS courses using the DVHS Tech Help Desk. The first available Virtual Learning Specialist (VLS) will respond.
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Commemorating America250: A Message from Director Paul Craft
As the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States, DoWEA Director Paul Craft shares a message highlighting the enduring principles of freedom, liberty, equality, and self-governance that continue to shape the country. In this vide...
The 2026 Patriot Games in August Will Celebrate the Next Generation
America’s next generation of leaders, competitors, and champions will take center stage Aug. 9-11 at the 2026 Patriot Games, a national athletic competition celebrating the character, determination, and excellence that define the American spirit.
Award Recognizes Proficiency in a Second Language
The Seal of Biliteracy (SOBL) is an official recognition that students have demonstrated proficiency in English and at least one other language.
DoWEA students show their skills in Smithsonian art contest
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Each spring, students in DoWEA schools around the world showcase their artistic talents in the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM)’s art contest. This year, their artworks showed off the special qualities that make their comm...
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DoWEA recognizes 2026 Presidential AI Challenge state champions
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National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
DoWEA celebrates National Speech-Language-Hearing Month in May. The purpose of recognizing SLHM in DoWEA is to highlight the professionals who support individuals with speech, language, and hearing disorders.
