Ohio Distance Learning

Agencies and districts in Ohio use various online curriculum both locally and commercially developed. Here are some of the systems used by OhioDL.org partners.

Florida Virtual School
Eleven school districts in Stark and Portage counties in northeast Ohio created an online-learning option for their students through Florida Virtual School (FLVC), the state financed on-line program for Florida, grades 6-12. This site has information relating to available courses, course demonstrations, application information and resources for those interested in being on-line learners. Ohio students can enroll directly in FLVS courses for a per course fee. For more information directly from FLVC, contact Barry Kruegar. To learn more how Stark and Portage counties are using FLVC, contact Jim Vincent at Stark/Portage Area Computer Consortium (SPARCC).

Jefferson County Virtual Learning Academy
Jefferson County's "Virtual Learning Academy" (VLA) is an on-line alternative to the traditional classroom. This program provides students, parents and teachers with the flexibility to offer courses from within the walls of the classroom and beyond. Students in grades 2-12 can take more than 80 on-line educational offerings through a robust delivery system. Each course is fully aligned to Ohio's Academic Content Standards. VLA can be used to service any student that the superintendent deems necessary, including those who are

home-bound
home schooled
in need of credit reclamation
dropped out
special needs and at-risk
assigned to alternative schools

To speak with a Virtual Learning Academy representative, contact Wendy Hanasky at the Jefferson County Educational Service Center. VLA is also used by the OhioDL.org partner,Columbiana County ESC. Contact Katrina Moore to learn how CCESC is using Jefferson County Virtual Learning Academy.

A+ AnyWhere Learning System
American Education Corporation (AEC) is a leading provider of research-based core curriculum instructional software for kindergarten through adult learners. The coursework is currently in use in over 15,000 public and private K-12 schools, charter schools, colleges, correctional institutions, center of adult literacy, military education programs, and after-school learning centers.

The Allen County Educational Service Center (ACESC) North Central Ohio Educational Service Center (NCOESC) uses the A+ curriculum for credit recovery instruction, alternative education programs, juvenile correction classrooms, special needs and at-risk students.

For more information contact Linda Sakemiller at ACESC or Kathy Mohr at NCOESC.

Lincoln Interactive
The National Network of Digital Schools (NNDS), which designs, develops, and delivers Lincoln Interactive courses works with a diverse group of over 200 traditional brick and mortar, public schools, charter schools, private schools, parochial schools, and cyber charter schools from around the country. NNDS has 250+ courses that cover the core curriculum areas of math, English, science and social studies as well as world languages and a wide range of elective subjects. Each self-paced, semester Lincoln Interactive course offers students a variety of content supplemented with various activities that include web investigations, podcasts, interactive labs, PowerPoint presentations, videos, songs, and games.

Several OhioDL.org partners manage Lincoln Interactive coursework for districts in their service area: Columbiana County ESC, North Central Ohio ESC, and WVIZ servicing northeast Ohio.

Pearson Digital Learning Solutions
The Pearson Digital Learning Solutions are designed for grades K-12. NovaNET, one of the Pearson solutions, is a comprehensive, on-line courseware system that meets countless needs. From delivering thousands of hours of research and standards-based, interactive curriculum, to integrated assessment and student management, NovaNET is an all-inclusive system. Schools in Stark and Portage counties use NovaNET for the following purposes:

Reach struggling students and recover lost credits
Increase graduation rates and reduce dropout rates
Challenge advanced students who want to move ahead
Prepare students for state and standardized tests
Provide individualized learning at a distance

Contact Jon Weiss at Pearson Digital Learning or Jim Vincent at SPARCC for more information.

Additional Online Curriculum Providers

K12 for Educators
The K12 Curriculum is a comprehensive and content-rich learning program for grades K-8 have over 7,000 lessons. the curriculum makes intelligent use of technology to increase learning effectiveness. The scope and sequence of the K12 lessons are based on Core Knowledge. Off-line books and materials are included for each course to bring the best elements of the classroom into the distance learning environment.

Class.com
Class.com courseware combines direct instruction with practice, repetition, exploration, and immediate feedback--all the principles of good instruction, with one-to-one attention from a teacher. This approach gives failing students an opportunity for individual attention with engaging technology and integrated learning tools.

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