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State Technology Contacts I.C.33-1003C Technological Instruction School districts may offer individualized computer education or distance learning programs so long as a properly certificated teacher is available on a consultant tutorial basis. Districts may offer such programs on a calendar different from the rest of the district's instruction. Districts must submit annual evaluations of the program to the state board of education. http://www3.state.id.us/cgi-bin/newidst?sctid=330100003C.K I.C.33-5501 through 5507 Idaho Digital Learning Academy The Idaho digital learning academy is an online educational program organized as a fully accredited high school capable of delivery accredited courses to Idaho resident students statewide. Participation in the academy by public school students must be in compliance with academy and local school district policies. http://www3.state.id.us/cgi-bin/newidst?sctid=330550005.K I.C.33-5506 Idaho Digital Learning Academy--Course Development Online courses are to be of high quality in appearance and presentation, and shall reflect state of the art in multimedia-based digital learning. Courses may be developed by outside sources, but must be taught by Idaho teachers. All courses must meet criteria established by the state of Idaho and the northwest accreditation association. Credit earned for courses will be based on mastery of the subject, demonstrated competency, and set standards. http://www3.state.id.us/cgi-bin/newidst?sctid=330550006.K I.C. 33-5503 Idaho Digital Learning Academy-Board of Directors The board of directors is responsible for the development and oversight of the digital learning academy. http://www3.state.id.us/cgi-bin/newidst?sctid=330550003.K I.C. 33-5504 Idaho Digital Learning Academy-Duties of the Board of Directors The Board is to do ensure that academy procedures an courses are in compliance with the rules of the state board of education. The Barod is to recommend policies to be established by the state board; is to contract with a service provider for delivery of courses accessible twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week; is to ensure the academy is accredited by the state; is to develop a policy for earning credit; is to articulate the content of high school courses; and is to develop policies and practices for time limits and accountability. http://www3.state.id.us/cgi-bin/newidst?sctid=330550004.K I.C. 33-5507 Idaho Digital Learning Academy-Accountability Students who take courses through the academy must provide the name of a responsible adult to serve as the contact person. The state board shall establish policies for student-related issues, such as exam taking and ensuring ethical conduct and proper etiquette. http://www3.state.id.us/cgi-bin/newidst?sctid=330550007.K I.C. 33-4801 through 33-4810 Idaho Educational Technology Initiative Establishes the state council for technology in learning under the state board of education which is responsible for developing and maintaining a statewide education technology plan to be annually reviewed and approved by the state board. The council is to make recommendations to the state board on educational technology, including standards for programs or practices and standards and criteria for evaluating programs. Also establishes a public school technology grant program to provide Idaho classrooms with the necessary equipment and resources to integrate information technology into instruction. The state board of education must report to the legislature and governor by October 1st of each year on the impact, cost and benefit of the educational technology program. http://www3.state.id.us/idstat/TOC/33048KTOC.html Online Learning Programs
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