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Online Learning Services

SPARCC provides services to member districts which enable them to offer virtual courses to their students which enable them to participate in subjects not otherwise available. The student has access to the course material 'anytime and anyplace' which allows them to proceed at their own pace and overcome time and scheduling constraints. In addition, teachers from participating districts can use these materials within their traditional classrooms producing a 'blended' approach to content delivery. The hardware and software are maintained by the SPARCC staff freeing the district to concentrate on the instruction of their students.

A list of items related to these services is included below:

• Help desk and on-site support during normal business hours for teachers and administrators
• Training for participating staff in the use of online learning for instruction
• Coordination of the acquisition and creation of online course content
• Grant writing and management to support online learning
• Coordination of online learning partnerships with higher education institutions
• Oversight and coordination of all program aspects
• Online learning listserv and website
• Network and server support to host course content and student data relating to online learning
• Leadership for exploring and implementing online learning opportunities for students and teachers
• Representations on Digital Academies Boards of Education