Case Study: Virtual Learning Academy Charter School achieves instant diploma access and 90% faster processing with Instructure’s Parchment

Virtual Learning Academy Charter School reclaims 90% of diploma administration time with Instructure

Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS), a large statewide virtual school, faced significant administrative challenges with its year-round graduation model. Its manual, spreadsheet-based diploma process was slow and offered no tracking, creating frustration for staff and a disconnect for digitally-native students expecting immediate, shareable credentials. They turned to Instructure, adopting its Parchment service for a solution.

Instructure implemented Parchment to automate diploma issuance, providing each graduate with both a trackable physical diploma and an instant digital credential. This streamlined process reclaimed 90% of the administrative time previously spent, cutting issuance time from 30 minutes to about 60 seconds. The solution eliminated information black holes, reduced status inquiries, and allowed graduates to share their achievements immediately, fully aligning the graduation experience with the school's innovative, student-centered mission.

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