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Since our founding in 2008, our vision has been the same - to empower Catholic schools to be their best through the use of technology and a spirit of collaboration. ABOUT US Since our founding in 2008, our vision has been the same - to empower Catholic schools to be their best through the use of technology and a spirit of collaboration. OUR STORY Ours is a simple story. For the better part of two decades, we have existed to serve schools. We always have, and we always will. We ARE NOT an online school. Nor are we out to lead an educational revolution. Rather, by working collaboratively within and alongside our member schools providing online student and teacher programming, our goal is to spark an evolution. Our objective is renewal and growth within our schools. We are non-profit. This is not to say that for-profit companies are of lesser value. We simply recognize that by being able to separate a program or aspiration from its profit capacity we're able to say "yes" more often. Lastly, though we are technically based in Omaha, Nebraska, we exist solely in the ether. Our only physical assets are our people. Our model of collaboration works because it allows us to tap talent where talent exists. We have a small diffuse leadership team and a corps of dedicated teachers and collaborators whose gifts align with the needs of others. Such a model allows us to know our schools and for them to know us. “Educate yourselves on how to humanize digital spaces, making them into areas of fraternity and creativity, not cages to trap yourselves in. Don’t let the algorithm write your story! Be the authors: use technology wisely, but don’t let technology use you.” Pope Leo XIV, October 2025 (@Pontifex) Why Arrupe? Fr. Pedro Arrupe believed in the power of relationships, writing, "In every person, with all of his or her concrete circumstances, there is a value that does not depend on me, but that makes that person like me. God is within the other, with his love, waiting for me. And this is a call I cannot neglect." Keeping learning about Arrupe below. What We Value Our schools are looking to innovate in ways that enrich students’ experiences and expand horizons. They want to do more to serve their communities and the Church. Our desire is to be an agent for building a virtual world of encounter rather than anonymity. Committed to a Hope-Filled Future We are sensitive to both the power and potential pitfalls of modern technologies. Artificial Intelligence has only increased the capacity for both good and bad outcomes. As a virtual organization, we have a responsibility to do all we can to tip the scales in the direction of good. To advance these efforts, AVLI has petitioned and been accepted into the Rome Call where we will work alongside other organizations to not only model ethical use of AI and other modern technologies, but to pursue life-giving agendas that promote transparency, inclusion, accountability, impartiality, reliability, and digital security and privacy. Read more here. HOW AVLI STANDS OUT The Arrupe Way Our schools deserve and can expect a steady, relentless pursuit of improvement embodied in The Arrupe Way's core tenets of engagement, communication and assessment. LEARN MORE Servant Leadership We must be willing to explore with our member schools innovative approaches to teaching and learning that capture the imagination of students, teachers, and benefactors. LEARN MORE Why Arrupe? It's pronounced ə·RŪ·pā. Pedro Arrupe is our patron and namesake because of his profound influence on education and his unique understanding of what it means to be human. LEARN MORE We're always looking for ideas, talent, and funding. LEND A HELPING HAND REACH OUT We would absolutely find this valuable, particular as it means to close the gap when students are out for mental health treatment. THE AVLI BLOG CROSS CURRENTS Our blog and media platform where we share and discuss important topics in education. Arrupe Virtual Learning Institute Joins Global “Rome Call for AI Ethics” Initiative Boosting College Readiness Online Helping Students Choose the Right Online Course: A Counselor’s Guide READ ALL BLOGS

Through online learning and our blended programming, Arrupe Virtual Learning Institute helps member Catholic high schools, their students, and teachers thrive. We are the leading resource for technology-infused Catholic education. Our mission is to provide the best online and blended college preparatory coursework for students, professional development for educators, and collaborative opportunities for Catholic schools. PORTAL LOGIN WHY THE NAME ARRUPE? WHAT WE DO Through our online and blended programming, we help member Catholic high schools, their students, and teachers thrive. STUDENTS & PARENTS We do online and blended coursework for kids. Through our network of member schools, we offer a variety of program options to meet the needs and interests of their students. THE STUDENT BENEFIT TEACHERS & PROFESSIONALS We do professional learning, collaboration, and teaching opportunities for educators. Our network is filled with exceptional teachers. Our goal is to maximize their impact. TEACHER OPPORTUNITIES SCHOOLS & MEMBERS We work with and through schools. As a member-based organization, our student and teacher programming supplements and strengthens schools' offerings, solves problems, and opens doors. BECOME A MEMBER WHY ARRUPE? Fr. Pedro Arrupe believed in the power of relationships, writing, "In every person, with all of his or her concrete circumstances, there is a value that does not depend on me, but that makes that person like me. God is within the other, with his love, waiting for me. And this is a call I cannot neglect." MORE ABOUT ARRUPE THE AVLI BLOG CROSS CURRENTS An Arrupe Virtual media platform to share and discuss important topics in education. Boosting College Readiness Online TEACHING 2 min read Helping Students Choose the Right Online Course: A Counselor’s Guide LEARNING 4 min read Solving Teacher Shortages Through Online Learning Solutions TEACHING 3 min read READ ALL BLOGS OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS & FOOTPRINT Over the past 3 years, we have had 10,204 student course enrollments 1,002 dual credits earned for college See the AVLI Experience Thanks for the quality work you do and the opportunities you provide for our students. Sr. Katrina Lamkin, O.P. Rosary High School, Aurora, IL BE IN THE KNOW Subscribe to receive the latest blogs, news and updates. First name* Last name* Email* SUBMIT

We've gathered all relevant information and helpful resources in one place for our AVLI guidance counselors, so they can quickly provide support to their students. AVLI GUIDANCE COUNSELOR TOOLKIT COURSE LIST Find and share information on all AVLI offerings. Filter by course type, field of study, or just browse through all available courses. VIEW COURSES HELPFUL DOCUMENTS Here's information on the various types of AVLI programming. DOCUMENT NAME RESOURCE LINK Summer Theology VIEW DOCUMENT > Summer Fast-Track Math VIEW DOCUMENT > Self-Paced Courses VIEW DOCUMENT > Remediation Course Information VIEW DOCUMENT > General Course Information VIEW DOCUMENT > ADDITIONAL RESOURCES LEVERAGE WEEKLY REPORTS Timing is everything! Utilize information provided in the reports AVLI sends weekly on Friday to check in on and support your students during their course experience. View quick tips below. ACCESS DOCUMENT MORE ON AVLI Who we are and what we do. Our programming supplements and strengthens schools' offerings, solves problems, and opens doors. Here's more information about our process. LEARN MORE FOR STUDENTS + PARENTS When students and parents have questions about courses, what to expect when taking them, or or anything AVLI-related, direct them here. VIEW STUDENT + PARENT PAGE OTHER INFORMATION Boosting College Readiness Online Helping Students Choose the Right Online Course: A Counselor’s Guide 1/4 VIEW ALL POSTS YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED How much do AVLI courses cost? Because AVLI works directly with our members, each school determines the availability and cost of our coursework. You will find course fees listed for all summer offerings as families are provided the option of paying AVLI directly. For all other coursework, please check with your school administration. Where can I turn to help a student who may require an extended school absence? Some students face particularly difficult challenges that stretch a school's capacities. We can provide support to the school and student with a wide range of custom solutions. Reach out to customsupport@arrupevirtual.org to start a conversation.

OMAHA, NE (December 10, 2025)  — Arrupe Virtual Learning Institute (AVLI) has been informed that its petition to join the Rome Call for AI Ethics has been officially accepted. The Rome Call is a global initiative launched by the Vatican to promote the ethical development and use of artificial intelligence. The partnership underscores AVLI’s commitment to forming students who can engage emerging technologies with integrity, discernment, and a focus on human dignity. Founded by the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy for Life  in collaboration with industry, academic, and faith leaders , the Rome Call advocates for six guiding principles: transparency, inclusion, responsibility, impartiality, reliability, and security and privacy, to ensure that AI serves humanity rather than the other way around. “We are honored to have been accepted to participate in this important movement as the responsible development and adoption of AI is critical,” AVLI President Jeff Hausman states. “We intend to contribute to the Rome Call through our service to our member Catholic schools.” AVLI’s mission to expand access to high-quality online education is deeply aligned with the Rome Call’s vision for a human-centered digital future. Through this collaboration, AVLI seeks to help Catholic schools and educators explore how AI can enhance learning while staying true to ethical and spiritual foundations. As part of this commitment, AVLI will continue integrating ethical technology use into its professional development resources and course design frameworks, ensuring students and educators are equipped to navigate AI responsibly and reflectively. About the Rome Call for AI Ethics The Rome Call for AI Ethics is a global initiative convened by the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy for Life to promote a shared commitment among faith communities, institutions, and industry leaders to develop artificial intelligence that protects human dignity and the planet. Learn more at  romecall.org . About Arrupe Virtual Learning Institute Arrupe Virtual Learning Institute provides online, college-preparatory courses that expand access to rigorous, mission-driven education for students nationwide. Guided by Jesuit values and a commitment to holistic formation, AVLI partners with schools and educators to deliver flexible, high-quality learning experiences rooted in academic excellence and ethical engagement with the world. Learn more at arrupevirtual.org . Contact Jeff Hausman President, Arrupe Virtual Learning Institute jhausman@arrupevirtual.org

College readiness is no longer defined only by GPA or test scores. Students need to advocate for themselves, adjust when a strategy stops working, and gain exposure to college level content so that AP or dual credit opportunities feel realistic rather than intimidating. Supplemental online courses help by giving students a flexible way to practice college expectations with structure and feedback still in place. Here are the most relevant research supported benefits for counselors and academic planners. Early exposure to college level rigor Advanced coursework is strongly tied to positive college outcomes. According to the College Board , students who score a 3 or higher on an AP exam enroll in college at higher rates than academically similar peers who do not. Dual enrollment offers similar advantages. The Community College Research Center reports that about 81% of dual enrollment students enroll in college within a year of high school graduation, compared with roughly 70% of non-participants. Online supplemental courses through AVLI help our member schools widen their access to both AP and dual credit by filling scheduling gaps, offering prerequisites, or expanding advanced subjects that a school may not be able to run in person. College readiness is also about skills, not just credits College success relies heavily on the skills beneath academics. Students need: Executive functioning, which covers planning, organization, and time;  Metacognition, which means thinking about one’s own thinking and knowing when to adjust;  Self management, including persistence; and  Help seeking, or the ability to reach out when needed. Online courses naturally support these skills because students must manage pacing, monitor their understanding, and work more independently than in traditional classrooms. AVLI creates a supportive environment with teacher support which helps students to develop these skills as they work through their courses.  Confidence matters & educators influence it Research shows  that higher self efficacy is linked to stronger performance in dual enrollment courses, even after accounting for previous achievement. Teacher and counselor support also shapes readiness. Another study  found that first generation and low income students who previously completed dual enrollment reported higher confidence and stronger academic aspirations. When counselors help students preview expectations, recommend the right online courses, and check in regularly, students begin to believe they can handle advanced work. Preparing students for modern college expectations College increasingly involves hybrid and online components. Students who complete online coursework ahead of time gain familiarity with: Learning management systems Communicating with instructors online Navigating flexible deadlines Submitting digital work Managing more independent learning routines These are exactly the competencies colleges expect students to bring with them on day one. Supplemental courses work best with human support The courses build skills, but educator support amplifies the gains. Counselors can use supplemental online learning to create personalized readiness pathways, recommend preparation before AP or dual credit, and maintain check-ins that mimic the type of mentoring students receive in college advising structures. Conclusion College readiness grows from content knowledge, confidence, skill development, and exposure to advanced expectations. Online coursework through AVLI provides all four of these essential elements. They give counselors a flexible, equitable way to strengthen readiness, widen access to AP and dual credit, and help students build the habits that matter most once they reach college. Explore courses here .

“To raise any child is to live in the constant presence of a miracle and a mystery.” Wow. Jim McDermott hit the nail on the head with that one. As is often the case, my musings are inspired by others’ commentary. Within the context of McDermott’s recent article , the above statement may be nothing more than a nice transition between paragraphs. But, for me, the weight of the line stopped me cold thinking about the awesome gift of parenting and teaching teens. Allow me to dissect. Any child. What’s the difference between raising a child and raising any child? Raising a child infers a familial tie and/or a level of direct responsibility for their welfare. This often extends to our friends’ children and our children’s friends. Within the context of teaching, that might mean distinguishing between those whom “I have in class” and those who aren’t. The associated obligation is apparent. Even when encountering a particularly difficult child, we do our best to guide and support. But what about everyone else - those outside our direct sphere of influence? It’s alarmingly easy to dismiss the “any ” child. This isn’t meant to suggest that we need to go out of our way to mentor every young person we encounter. But there’s a basic level of acknowledgement and dignity that each person deserves, particularly teens who need the modeling of others. This begins with recognizing the miracle and the mystery within. From there, let the spirit guide you. Living in the constant presence. The crux of parenting teens can be summed up in one word - accompaniment. Surely our physical presence matters, but our emotional and intellectual presence matters more as life’s pace seems to increase. We often talk about the precious moments, but the sad reality is that with every passing year most teens would prefer fewer and fewer of those moments to involve mom and dad. Long gone are the days of micro-soccer when your child would immediately run to you for a hug after the final whistle. Certainly being present still means showing up for games and performances. But more often, it means having the “open for business” sign illuminated. Though your child might not enter the shop as often as you’d like, they’ll know you’re there and available. The miracle. Earlier this summer I was listening to a speaker sharing St. Ignatius’ vision of God as being intimately involved in our world, constantly laboring in creation and redemption. Our being and that of our children are part of God’s ongoing miracle of creation. In addition and more importantly, because everything around us is in a constant state of creation and re-creation, our relationship to those things is constantly changing as well. As the speaker suggested, we are “swept up every day” in the creation story. Our options, then, are to engage as co-creators or to simply go along for the ride. Pablo Picasso once said, “Every act of creation begins with an act of destruction.” If that’s the case, most teens are REALLY good at creating! Every day is a roller coaster ride of destroyed and reconstructed relationships, broken promises followed by repair, lies and deception followed by acknowledgement and growth. Our role in the miracle that is that child is to help them see past the destruction and embrace the creation. The mystery. Whether it’s an Agatha Christie novel or an episode of Scooby-Doo, everyone loves a good mystery. In biblical Greek, the term mystery refers to "that which awaits disclosure or interpretation." The high school years are all about finding oneself. Teens aren’t just a mystery to us, they’re a mystery to themselves, and this can be quite disconcerting to all involved. What should we do with these teen mysteries? Just like a novel, the key is to keep reading - always looking for clues until, one day, a truth is revealed. These are magical moments. We see inside, getting at least a partial glimpse into the talents, hopes, dreams, insecurities, and roadblocks that exist within. Our hearts swell. We love unconditionally. Of course, it’s easy for me to romanticize raising teens at this point in my life. My wife and I have made it to the other side. Our four kids are in their 20s and are, thus far, functioning young adults. Does that sound like a low bar? I don't think it is! Life is hard, which brings me back to the idea of God laboring in redemption. TEENS ARE SO INCREDIBLY FRUSTRATING! Teachers in particular have been around enough students to recognize patterns of self-destructive behavior. Parents, too, remember all the dumb things they did in their youth. If teens would just listen to us , they would save themselves from so much angst and disappointment! Obviously, that’s not the way it works. We parents and teachers don’t get to be the arbiters of all decisions regarding right and wrong that our children make. God doesn’t even do that - at least not out loud. When does God intercede? As seldom as possible. Because of the grace of free will and the fact that temptation and evil exist in the world, this can lead to some pretty big messes. So when is God actively redeeming? On the back end. After all, without the mess, there’s no need for redemption. Being the parent or teacher of a teen means being a redeemer a thousand times over. We all make messes. Teens, though, have a knack for making BIG messes, some of which can leave them feeling pretty desperate. Helping them get beyond the mess is what matters. Notice I said “get beyond” and not “clean up” the mess. In the journey to adulthood, the clean up is for the teen to do. In the end, our role in all of this is to model for teens a framework for living a just and honorable life that recognizes the vast capacity of the human spirit. This is a role of love and forgiveness. In this way, "living in the constant presence of a teen" is actually calling us to be our best selves; and I know very few post-teen parents who don’t feel that to be true. Here’s to the 2022-23 school year… CONTRIBUTOR: Jeff Hausman, AVLI President vol 5 issue 1