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Online Learning
Below is more information on applying for Online School Program and Online Course Provider approvals. Please note the differences in approval categories as well as the Resources for each category.
Online School Programs
*For public schools only
Are online courses more than 50 percent of a student’s schedule? If yes, then your program may need approval.
There are three types of online school programs: Single District, Affiliate, and Multi-District.
- May use Approved Course Provider courses/teachers and/or district courses/teachers
- Have a cap on non-resident students at 10 percent
- Applications accepted year-round
Resources
- Assurances
- Single District Online Program Application Questions
- Single District Online School Program Application
- Use Approved Course Provider courses and teachers only
- Do not have a cap on non-resident students
- Accept applications year-round
Resources
- Approval Assurances
- Affiliate Programs Approval application questions
- Affiliate Program Online School Application
- May use Approved Course Provider courses/teachers and/or district courses/teachers
- Do not have a cap on non-resident students
- Accept applications throughout the month of January
Please follow ALL steps:
- Review Resources (see below)
- Submit Intent to Apply
- Meet with Online Learning Program Manager
- Prepare Application
- Submit Application between January 1 and January 31
Resources
- Approval assurances
- Multi-District Programs Approval application template
- Approval review criteria
- Submitting supporting evidence
Online Course Providers
Private & public organizations may apply for approval if interested in selling online courses to schools, districts, and/or students.
Course Providers
Open to public schools, private or non-profit entities offering online courses. School districts can contract with approved online course providers for individual online courses. The application window is yearly throughout the month of January.
Please follow ALL steps:
- Review Resources (see below)
- Submit Intent to Apply
- Meet with Online Learning Program Manager
- Prepare Application
- Submit Application January 1 through January 31
Resources