2181 - Online Learning Policy

Policy 2181

INSTRUCTION 

Online Learning 

The board of directors finds that it is in the best interest of students for the district to provide a variety of learning options, including online courses and programs. The board recognizes that the online learning environment provides students with opportunities to become self-disciplined learners with life-long learning skills. Further, the board recognizes that online learning provides opportunities for students to access curriculum and specialized courses in a flexible learning environment that might not otherwise be available. 

Therefore, the board authorizes the superintendent to implement online learning opportunities that are equally accessible to all students in the school district. The superintendent or designee will develop procedures to implement this policy. The procedures will include, but not be limited to, a description of student access to online learning courses/programs, student eligibility criteria, the types of online courses available to students, methods the district will use to support student success, payment of course fees and other costs, granting of course credit and conditions under which no credit will be awarded.  

The board further directs the superintendent to provide information to parents, students and staff regarding online learning options and the guidelines for participation. 

Cross References:        
Board Policy 2180 Technology and Electronic Resources 
2255 Alternative Learning Experience Programs 
2410 High School Graduation Requirements 

Legal References:    
RCW 28A.225 Compulsory School Attendance and Admission 
RCW 28A.250 Online Learning 
RCW 28A.230.090 High School graduation requirements or     equivalencies – Reevaluation of graduation     requirements – Review and authorization of     proposed changes – Credit for courses taken before attending high school –     Postsecondary credit equivalencies. 
RCW 28A.320.035 Contracting out – Board’s powers and duties –     Goods and services  
RCW 28A.150.262 Defining full-time equivalent student – Students     receiving instruction through alternative     learning experience online programs –     Requirements – Rules 
RCW 28A.150.220 Basic Education – Minimum instructional     requirements – Program accessibility –     Rules (Effective September 1, 2011) 
WAC 180-51 High School Graduation Requirements  
WAC 392-121-182 Alternative learning experience requirements 
WAC 392-121-188 Instruction provided under contract 
WAC 392-410-310 Equivalency course of study – Credit for     correspondence courses, electronically     mediated courses, and college courses. 
WAC 392-502 Online Learning 

Adoption Date:  August 24, 2010