Online schools not just for college students

Different types of online schools are popping up everywhere; from online universities to online high schools and elementary schools. This dynamic form of learning is making particular waves in New Jersey and California. Both states are using online school programs for students who may be disabled, have problems in a traditional classroom, or are non-traditional students, such as young parents.

Insight Schools in Redlands, California is facilitating the online school experience for students in different situations. For Jasmine Bishop, attending school online allows her to continue participating in her local traveling theater group. The school sends students laptops, printers, and all necessary supplies for classes, including a jump rope for the gym and a microscope for science. A special class, called "Illuminate," connects students and teachers through webcams and chat rooms for live question-and-answer sessions. And the incredible part of this: everything is free for the student. The program is fully funded by the California Department of Education.

Sheila Shiebler, executive director of the program, said: "We have students who did not have a good experience in traditional schools, students who are young parents or in the sports and entertainment education.

For Fair Lawn High School students in New Jersey, online schools and courses are the way they can earn summer school credit and as a home school option. Educere, the partner company the school district works with, will provide the curriculum and materials for students to complete their requirements. Students work with a "personal learning coach" who is available from 8 a.m. at 8 p.m. via email or phone. This alternative summer school option costs significantly less for parents than sending their child to another school district that offers traditional summer classes. Educere class fees are $ 195 compared to the $ 300 to $ 600 fees that other school districts may charge.

The student will not only get the necessary education through the online schools, their parents and teachers will be able to follow their progress using the measurement and evaluation tools provided by Educere, such as the login times and the amount of time they spend in One page. This program is also offered to parents who want to homeschool their children.

New ways of learning are taking over the world and the heavyweights are online schools and the amenities they can offer. Students of all ages can benefit from them. Whether they are home schooled, young parents, disabled, or parents who would rather have them in online schools than attend schools that can be dangerous, online schools are a great way to get an education. They are no longer just at the college level, but have also made waves at the elementary and secondary levels.