E-LEARNING

🎯 Intended Use:

Grade 11  Core (Tier 1) ACT Preparation (Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies)

ACT Online Prep is a comprehensive, web-based test preparation program created by ACT, Inc. to help students prepare for the ACT exam. It offers personalized learning paths based on diagnostic assessments, interactive practice tests, and detailed explanations for answers to enhance understanding. The platform includes a variety of study materials, such as flashcards, quizzes, and test-taking strategies, along with progress tracking to monitor improvement. Designed for self-paced study, it is accessible on desktop and mobile devices, making it a flexible and effective tool for students aiming to achieve higher ACT scores.

🪜 District Level Implementation Support:

District level support for ACT Online Prep includes the following to ensure a smooth integration and effective use of the platform. 

1. Professional Development including onboarding sessions for new site coordinators.  

2. Educator Resources: Guides and manuals are provided to assist teachers in incorporating ACT Online Prep into classroom instruction or supplemental programs.

3. Technical Support with device setup, platform configurations, account management and account lifecycle. Including support for creating and managing accounts for administrators, testing coordinator, teachers, and students.  

4. Data and Reporting including district-wide reporting, implementation usage, progress tracking on completion rates, test scores, time spent on platform, and reports on student performance. 

5. Licensing and subscription configurations for high schools that opted in. 

6. Ongoing monitoring and reporting for implementation. 

7. Troubleshooting issues as they arise, including Point of Contact (POC) addressing issues and concerns with AOP Technical support and District Account Manager. 

📋 Program Use Requirements:

The ACT Online Prep program has several use requirements, including technical specifications, subject coverage, and account access details. The requirements listed below ensure students can effectively use the platform and access all available resources to prepare for the ACT each spring when the testing window is open. 

🖥️ Technical Requirements

1. Device Compatibility: The program can be accessed on desktops, laptops, tablets, or smartphones.

   • Supported devices include Windows PCs, macOS devices, iOS (iPads/iPhones), and Android devices.

2. Internet Connection: A stable broadband internet connection is essential for smooth access to the online content.

3. Browser Requirements: Supported web browsers include:

   • Google Chrome (latest version recommended)

   • Mozilla Firefox

   • Microsoft Edge

   • Safari

4. Multimedia Support: Devices should support audio playback for video lessons or explanations, requiring functional speakers or headphones.

5. Screen Resolution: A resolution of 1024x768 or higher is recommended for optimal viewing.

6. Account Access: Student’s accounts are created by the school site coordinator/school testing coordinator using their DPS email address. 

🎯 Intended Use:

Grades (6-12)  Core (Tier 1) ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Electives

EdOptions Academy, an Edmentum product, is an eLearning platform that offers first-time credit courses to support equitable access to courses regardless of school assignment. They are fully accredited through AdvancED which includes SACS (Southern Association of Schools and Colleges). Meaning, any credit earned from EdOptions Academy carries the same weight as a credit from any accredited institution such as all other Durham Public Schools. 

🪜 District Level Implementation Support:

• Onboarding training for new Lab Facilitators

  • Any staff member may enroll in the asynchronous onboarding Canvas course using the code RJCYX6

• The eLearning website for staff houses all eLearning-related information.

📋 Program Use Requirements:

Schools are responsible for:

• Prioritizing face-to-face options for students.

• Advising students on eLearning course options in alignment with graduation requirements.

• Providing students with the DPS eLearning Contract , and store the completed contract on-site.

• Requesting course enrollments and withdraw requests in the DPS eLearning request Database.

• Monitoring student progress and providing necessary support and/or intervention.

• Meeting one-on-one with students weekly.

• Communicating with the virtual teacher, as needed.

• Ensuring final course grades are stored accurately in PowerSchool. 

  • EOC Courses: The school must calculate the final grade based on the students’ EOC exam score (20%) and their final course grade (80%) provided by the online platform.

  • EdOptions courses, the school must calculate the average from Semester A/B to generate the final grade.

Students are responsible for:

• Reviewing the DPS eLearning Handbook for Students and complete the DPS eLearning Contract 

• Completing online orientation with school lab facilitator, eLearning Advisor, or other designee prior to beginning the course.

• Maintaining good attendance, good academic standing, and good discipline record.

• Maintaining ability and willingness to work independently.

• Possessing adequate computer skills to successfully navigate and complete an online course.

• Completing assignments, projects, and tests without the assistance of another person or resource (digital or print) unless permitted by the online instructor, per DPS Board Policy 4310.

• Consistently and proactively communicating with virtual instructor, school facilitator, and school advisor regarding scheduled/unscheduled absences as well as difficulties in the course (technical, content, navigation etc.)

• Following the eLearning calendar set by the online course platform and submit assignments as required, even though calendars may not align exactly with the DPS calendar. 

• Using the school network and equipment in compliance with the Durham Public Schools Technology Responsible Use (DPS BOE Policy 3225/4312/7320) Acceptable Use Policy.

• Starting courses the day it becomes available. 

  • Failure to login within the first 10 days of the start date will result in being automatically dropped from the course.

  • Non-participation will still result in a failing grade after the 10 day grace period. Courses can be dropped on days 1 - 9 without penalty. Transcript will reflect WF (withdraw failing) for courses not dropped by day 10.

• Following the EOC, VOCATS, etc. testing schedule that my school provides for me.

• Returning textbooks to the designated location no later than one day after the final course exam.

• Completing final exams as required by the online platform and virtual instructor. DPS’s Final Exam Exemption Policy (3410) does not apply to online courses.

• Understanding that the online course final grade(s) will be included in GPA at the conclusion of the course.

Families are responsible for:

• Monitoring student progress and maintaining communication with virtual teachers and the base school. 

• Notifying the base school and online teacher of address, email, or phone number changes 

• Understanding that DPS and the base school reserve the right to reassign a student at any time.  

• Understanding that the virtual school will be responsible for students’ course grades and that all grades earned virtually will appear on my students official school record for all grade levels.

• Understanding that students with disabilities or special needs will be assigned to schools and programs (including the virtual courses) in accordance with DPS board policy and IEP/504 accommodations will be shared securely with the online teacher.

🎯 Intended Use:

Grades (6-12)  Core (Tier 1) ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Electives

Courseware is one of Edmentum’s eLearning course catalogs. DPS utilizes this platform to develop customized credit recovery courses that align with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study as well as DPS curriculum pacing. Courses include a pre-test for each unit that provide students an opportunity to demonstrate skills previously learned. Any skill a student demonstrates mastery on during the pretest will be marked as “exempt.” 

Flex Assignments is a tool any secondary teacher may use for customized assignments for content recovery or acceleration. These can be assigned to specific students and/or groups with the ability to add other instructors to monitor progress. They can also be integrated into Canvas.

ACT and ACT WorkKeys preparation material for each content is optional for high schools. Schools can decide how they wish to use this resource, either by assigning the full courses to all sophomores or juniors, or by creating Flex Assignments. 

🪜 District Level Implementation Support:

• Onboarding training for new Lab Facilitators

  • Any staff member may enroll in the asynchronous onboarding Canvas course using the code RJCYX6

• The eLearning website for staff houses all eLearning-related information.

• How-to resource for utilizing Courseware for credit recovery

• ACT/ACT WorkKeys courses - schools may request an entire grade level be batch enrolled in the courses.

📋 Program Use Requirements:

• Users must be assigned to a middle or high school in PowerSchool because accounts are generated through PowerSchool/Clever integrations.

• Students are expected to complete all assignments of content needing to be recovered. They should utilize pretests to be marked exempt from topics on which they previously demonstrated mastery. Remaining assignments not marked exempt must be completed.

• Students must earn a course grade of 60% or higher to qualify as recovering the credit.

• Students should be enrolled in one course at a time.

🎯 Intended Use:

Grades (9-12)  Core (Tier 1) (Math, Science, Social Studies, Electives at the AP/Honors Level) 

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Connect program provides distance education courses to schools across the state. NC public high school students at participating partner schools can supplement the curriculum offered in their home high school by taking tuition-free, honors-level, and AP courses in STEM and humanities from NCSSM via interactive video conferencing.

NCSSM Connect courses are live, synchronous courses taught by NCSSM faculty to students in their home schools. During class, teachers use group activities and cutting-edge instructional technology to facilitate your active participation, with project-based learning and cross-site collaboration among peers around the state. You will be able to interact with students from the mountains to the coast, allowing you to personalize your learning by sharing real-life experiences and perspectives.  All NCSSM Connect courses are tuition-free. Registration is open to North Carolina Public Schools. Courses are open to students in grades 9-12. Students/Families should contact their school’s counselor for more information.  Only school personnel can register students for classes.

🪜 District Level Implementation Support:

• Onboarding training for new Lab Facilitators

  • Any staff member may enroll in the asynchronous onboarding Canvas course using the code RJCYX6

• The eLearning website for staff houses all eLearning-related information.

📋 Program Use Requirements:

Schools are responsible for:

• Prioritizing face-to-face options for students.

• Advising students on eLearning course options in alignment with graduation requirements.

• Providing students with the DPS eLearning Contract, and store the completed contract on-site.

• Requesting course enrollments and withdraw requests through their school’s NCSSM Ambassador.

• Monitoring student progress and providing necessary support and/or intervention.

• Meeting one-on-one with students weekly.

• Communicating with the virtual teacher, as needed.

• Ensuring final course grades are stored accurately in PowerSchool. 

  • EOC Courses: The school must calculate the final grade based on the students’ EOC exam score (20%) and their final course grade (80%) provided by the online platform.

  • EdOptions courses, the school must calculate the average from Semester A/B to generate the final grade.

Students are responsible for:

• Reviewing the DPS eLearning Handbook for Students and complete the DPS eLearning Contract 

• Completing online orientation with school lab facilitator, eLearning Advisor, or other designee prior to beginning the course.

• Maintaining good attendance, good academic standing, and good discipline record.

• Maintaining ability and willingness to work independently.

• Possessing adequate computer skills to successfully navigate and complete an online course.

• Completing assignments, projects, and tests without the assistance of another person or resource (digital or print) unless permitted by the online instructor, per DPS Board Policy 4310.

• Consistently and proactively communicating with virtual instructor, school facilitator, and school advisor regarding scheduled/unscheduled absences as well as difficulties in the course (technical, content, navigation etc.)

• Following the eLearning calendar set by the online course platform and submit assignments as required, even though calendars may not align exactly with the DPS calendar. 

• Using the school network and equipment in compliance with the Durham Public Schools Technology Responsible Use (DPS BOE Policy 3225/4312/7320) Acceptable Use Policy.

• Staring courses the day it becomes available. 

  • Failure to login within the first 10 days of the start date will result in being automatically dropped from the course.

  • Non-participation will still result in a failing grade after the 10 day grace period. Courses can be dropped on days 1 - 9 without penalty. Transcript will reflect WF (withdraw failing) for courses not dropped by day 10.

• Following the EOC, VOCATS, etc. testing schedule that my school provides for me.

• Returning textbooks to the designated location no later than one day after the final course exam.

• Completing final exams as required by the online platform and virtual instructor. DPS’s Final Exam Exemption Policy (3410) does not apply to online courses.

• Understanding that the online course final grade(s) will be included in GPA at the conclusion of the course.

Families are responsible for:

• Monitoring student progress and maintaining communication with virtual teachers and the base school. 

• Notifying the base school and online teacher of address, email, or phone number changes 

• Understanding that DPS and the base school reserve the right to reassign a student at any time.  

• Understanding that the virtual school will be responsible for students’ course grades and that all grades earned virtually will appear on my students official school record for all grade levels.

• Understanding that students with disabilities or special needs will be assigned to schools and programs (including the virtual courses) in accordance with DPS board policy and IEP/504 accommodations will be shared securely with the online teacher.

🎯 Intended Use:

Grades (6-12)  Core (Tier 1) ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Electives

NCV benefits students through expanded academic options in teacher-led online courses aligned to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Course offerings include many subject areas such as mathematics, science, language arts, social studies, arts, advanced placement, honors, world languages, and Occupational Course of Study (OCS). Regardless of students’ geographic location or economic circumstances, they can enroll in quality online courses taught by highly qualified, North Carolina licensed teachers. 

The North Carolina Virtual Public School is a supplemental service to the public schools of North Carolina. Students enroll through their local public school to which grades are reported and credit is awarded. NCV courses use the latest technologies to engage students as well as prepare them to be career and college ready. North Carolina Virtual Public Schools has served over 175,000 middle and high school students since its initial launch in the summer of 2007.

The OCS program utilizes NCVPS’ blended courses for all subject areas. Students are enrolled in the courses with an online teacher who is certified in the given content area. The face-to-face OCS teachers collaborate with the online teacher to facilitate the instruction in person with students.  

🪜 District Level Implementation Support:

First-Time Credit Courses

• Onboarding training for new Lab Facilitators

  • Any staff member may enroll in the asynchronous onboarding Canvas course using the code RJCYX6

• The eLearning website for staff houses all eLearning-related information.

OCS Program

• Face-to-Face OCS Teacher Training Canvas Course

• IEP/504/EL Guidelines for NCVPS Teachers and School-Level eLAs

• IEP Guidelines For Co-Teaching/Blended

📋 Program Use Requirements:

OCS Program:

• Teachers are expected to communicate with each online teacher daily through the Co-Teacher Documentation Log

  • Teachers with multiple courses/online teachers may request a Multi Co-Teacher Documentation Log by requesting through a NCVPS helpdesk ticket

• Students access through NCEdCloud, through the NCVPS Canvas icon

First-Time Credit Courses:

• Schools are responsible for:

  • Prioritizing face-to-face options for students.

  • Advising students on eLearning course options in alignment with graduation requirements.

  • Providing students with the DPS eLearning Contract, and store the completed contract on-site.

  • Requesting course enrollments and withdraw requests in the DPS eLearning request Database.

  • Monitoring student progress and providing necessary support and/or intervention.

  • Meeting one-on-one with students weekly.

  • Communicating with the virtual teacher, as needed.

  • Ensuring final course grades are stored accurately in PowerSchool. 

    • EOC Courses: The school must calculate the final grade based on the students’ EOC exam score (20%) and their final course grade (80%) provided by the online platform.

    • EdOptions courses, the school must calculate the average from Semester A/B to generate the final grade.

• Students are responsible for:

• Reviewing the DPS eLearning Handbook for Students and complete the DPS eLearning Contract 

• Completing online orientation with school lab facilitator, eLearning Advisor, or other designee prior to beginning the course.

• Maintaining good attendance, good academic standing, and good discipline record.

• Maintaining ability and willingness to work independently.

• Possessing adequate computer skills to successfully navigate and complete an online course.

• Completing assignments, projects, and tests without the assistance of another person or resource (digital or print) unless permitted by the online instructor, per DPS Board Policy 4310.

• Consistently and proactively communicating with virtual instructor, school facilitator, and school advisor regarding scheduled/unscheduled absences as well as difficulties in the course (technical, content, navigation etc.)

• Following the eLearning calendar set by the online course platform and submit assignments as required, even though calendars may not align exactly with the DPS calendar. 

• Using the school network and equipment in compliance with the Durham Public Schools Technology Responsible Use (DPS BOE Policy 3225/4312/7320) Acceptable Use Policy.

• Staring courses the day it becomes available. 

  • Failure to login within the first 10 days of the start date will result in being automatically dropped from the course.

  • Non-participation will still result in a failing grade after the 10 day grace period. Courses can be dropped on days 1 - 9 without penalty. Transcript will reflect WF (withdraw failing) for courses not dropped by day 10.

• Following the EOC, VOCATS, etc. testing schedule that my school provides for me.

• Returning textbooks to the designated location no later than one day after the final course exam.

• Completing final exams as required by the online platform and virtual instructor. DPS’s Final Exam Exemption Policy (3410) does not apply to online courses.

• Understanding that the online course final grade(s) will be included in GPA at the conclusion of the course.

• Families are responsible for:

• Monitoring student progress and maintaining communication with virtual teachers and the base school. 

• Notifying the base school and online teacher of address, email, or phone number changes 

• Understanding that DPS and the base school reserve the right to reassign a student at any time.  

• Understanding that the virtual school will be responsible for students’ course grades and that all grades earned virtually will appear on my students official school record for all grade levels.

• Understanding that students with disabilities or special needs will be assigned to schools and programs (including the virtual courses) in accordance with DPS board policy and IEP/504 accommodations will be shared securely with the online teacher.