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Policy GCL-R

Criteria For On-Line Coursework For Professional Development

The following criteria will be used for approving on-line coursework:  

  1. The course is offered through a fully accredited college or university. 

  2. The content of the on-line course matches individual, school and district goals.  

  3. The on-line environment provides structured mechanisms, such as study groups or discussion boards, that allow teachers to have meaningful interactions with classmates about what they are learning.  

  4. The college or university clearly delineates standards for:  

  5. Attendance;  

  6. Participation;  

  7. Writing and responding to classmates;  

  8. Assignments;  

  9. Assessments;  

  10. Interactions between instructor and student, i.e., regular and consistent  feedback to student;  

  11. Class duration is explicit and reasonable; and  

  12. Tech support for students is readily available.  

The teacher requesting the course approval may be asked to provide the administrator  with the above information to ensure the quality of professional learning.  

Reimbursement for successful completion of coursework is in accordance with the contractual agreement.  

Adopted: March 12, 2007 

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