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Organizations: Talent Search

 
Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP), (NC)
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The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) identifies gifted children in 4th, 5th and 7th grades and provides resources to nurture the development of these exceptionally bright youngsters. Giftedness is greatly misunderstood, and children with advanced intellectual and academic abilities continually perplex and challenge educators and parents. Duke TIP is committed to serving this unique group of students by providing services and programs beyond what is offered in the classroom. Through Duke TIP, a whole range of activities a...
http://www.tip.duke.edu
 
 
Organizations: State

 
Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth (WCATY), (WI)
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The Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth (WCATY) is proud to offer many opportunities for talented students in Wisconsin. These include on-line programs during the school year, and enrichment and accelerated courses through their residential programs during the summer months. In addition to these, WCATY is the Wisconsin affiliate for the Midwest Talent Search. The mission statement of WCATY is to provide programs and services that support, motivate, and challenge academically talented students in the state. WCATY's philosophy empha...
http://www.wcaty.org/
 
 
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Sloan Consortium
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The Sloan Consortium is a consortium of institutions and organizations committed to quality online education. The purpose of the Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C) is to help learning organizations continually improve quality, scale, and breadth according to their own distinctive missions, so that education will become a part of everyday life, accessible and affordable for anyone, anywhere, at any time, in a wide variety of disciplines.
http://sloan-c.org/index.asp

 
TalentEd Enrichment Program (TEEP) - (Australia)
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The TalentEd Enrichment Program (TEEP) is a computer mediated collaborative learning environment for young learners and is located at the School of Education, University of New England, Armidale, Australia. TEEP aims to provide Internet based learning situations that encourage collaboration and investigation in problem solving situations where children are encouraged to participate and interact through self directed research. All course notes are provided online and communication with course leaders is by e-mail and electronic forums.
http://scs.une.edu.au/TalentEd/
 
 
Websites: Commercial See all 20 Resources

 
APEX Learning Online Courses
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This distance learning program offers online courses in many subjects. APEX Learning takes full advantage of the interactive features of the Web. All courses are high school level, and about half are Advanced Placement. Students are able to take AP courses that may not be offered at their current school. Each class has one instructor and no more than 25 students. The instructors design each course based on the College Board Curriculum for Advanced Placement Classes. Students should plan on spending about 10 hours per week per course. Taking a...
http://www.apexlearning.com/

 
Aventa Learning
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Aventa Learning, a top educational technology company, has an extensive K-12 online curriculum, including 17 Advanced Placement courses. Classroom resources, independent study courses, credit recovery and test preparation supplements are available for students as well. There are also sections for teachers and administrators, which contain a great deal of useful information.
http://www.aventalearning.com/index.html

 
Biology Labs Online
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This website offers a series of interactive biology labs are available on a per-use, subscription basis. Prices vary between $7.80 for a single lab to $28.60 for 10. Currently available labs are: FlyLab- genetics of inheritance EvolutionLab- adaptation by natural selection TranslationLab- the genetic code DemographyLab- human population growth HemoglobinLab- mutations, protein structure/function PedigreeLab- human genetics and RFLP probes MitochondriaLab- electron transport LeafLab- plant physiology/photosynthesis CardioLab-...
http://biologylab.awlonline.com/

 
Boxer Introductory Algebra, Boxer Intermediate Algebra and Boxer Trigonometry
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Boxer math offers three home versions of their online course subscriptions including Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, and Trigonometry. You can compare BoxerMath to their state's math standards to see how much of the state curriculum is covered by BoxerMath.
http://www.boxermath.com

 
CALCampus
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This online school is a private online learning center with a rolling admissions policy. Founded in 1982, CALCampus offers courses and certificate programs for support for homeschooling on the secondary level, and support for high school and postsecondary study. The High School Division offers a Diploma Program which has its own admissions policies. CALCampus High School is nationally accredited by the National Association of Private Schools and is a candidate for accreditation by the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditatio...
http://www.calcampus.com/

 
Coast Learning Systems
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This distance learning program features telecourses available through videocassette for home use. Coast Telecourses is an international producer and distributor of academically rigorous learning systems that combine stimulating and informative video programs with challenging textbooks and other course-related materials. These professionally produced educational series have been honored with numerous awards since their inception in the early 1970's, including 11 Los Angeles-area Emmy Awards.
http://www.coastlearning.org/

 
Englishpage.com
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This site gives personalized English instruction on-line to students of all ages using the parents' curriculum of choice. A full English program (reading, literature, composition, language and research, and communications) is taught via e-mail and fax. Students begin exactly at their ability level and are guided towards excellence in the above areas. There are links for dictionaries, thesauruses, and grammar databases.
http://www.englishpage.com/

 
ePALS Classroom Exchange
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ePALS Classroom Exchange is the world's largest and fastest growing online classroom community, connecting over 4.5 million users from around the globe. ePALS helps learners of all ages become active members of the global community by giving them access to our tools, our resources and each other. Since 1996, ePALS has allowed learners to broaden their horizons, work together and form new friendships. By developing and offering barrier-breaking resources such as the Internet's first built-in webmail language translation, ePALS has allowed people...
http://www.epals.com/

 
Global Student Network, LLC
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GSN is a provider of Virtual Curriculum ideal for homeschool students and families. Delivered entirely over the internet, this curriculum for grades 2-12 is deeply rooted in the National Academic Content Standards.Global Virtual Curriculum offers a complete, affordable, and comprehensive on-line education solution.
http://www.globalstudentnetwork.com/

 
Music and Math a la Mozart
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StudyWorks! Online offers students free, online, self-paced courses. This course integrates math and music by using probability and other mathematical concepts to help students compose music. This course would be perfect for a homeschool student who is in interested in music and/or art and looking for an interesting course.
http://www.studyworksonline.com/cda/content/explorations/0,,NAV2-95_SEP1237,00.shtml
 

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Websites: Informational See all 12 Resources

 
Aphelion
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Aphelion is an intensive learning environment facilitated by the Internet. Students work from home or wherever they can access the net. Our first student continued her work when she was at home in Niagara or visiting in Toronto. Much of the student's studies takes place away from the computer. Books, video and experimentation are an important part of "multimedia" learning.
http://www.charismagics.com/aphelion/main.html

 
Benefits of Doing a High School Diploma Online
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This article focuses on the benefits of obtaining a high school diploma online. The author makes reference to some of the positives, including the anonymity and the flexibility of time and place. He also touches on some the skills necessary and what to expect if one does enter an online high school diploma program.
http://adulted.about.com/cs/finishhighschool/a/onlineHS.htm

 
Can distance learning meet the needs of gifted elementary math students?
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This article written by Sylvia St. Cyr and hosted on the High Beam Research website, is a description a teacher provides on experiences teaching gifted students in mathematics. Her main concern was how she could impact the lives and learning for a new arrangement of students she was about to educate. She describes new techniques and methods for teaching the gifted by pointing out resources and tips.
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-115634985.html

 
Cybertower
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This educational website is offered by Cornell's Adult University (CAU). Students access topic based study rooms. Each room contains video-streamed lectures, links to specially selected websites, informative reading lists, and a place to chat with faculty and fellow CyberTower users. CyberTower also features monthly Faculty Forums. It is a free service.
http://cybertower.cornell.edu

 
Degree.net
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"The Degree.net web site and its tie-in line of books were established to provide quality information on education, both traditional and nontraditional. We aim to be the number one source of honest, unbiased information on degree-granting institutions worldwide. While our primary area of expertise is distance learning, and we do produce some of the best-selling books in the field, our ultimate goal is to help students, prospective students, hiring and HR officers, law enforcement, the media, and other people who need the truth about any aspect ...
http://www.degree.net/

 
Distance Education: Better, Worse, Or As Good As Traditional Education?
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This study's purpose is to determine how effective distance education is compared to a traditional education. Test scores, homework grades, research paper grades, learning styles and student ages are some of the measured variables. This study concurs with the general body of knowledge that distance education can be just as good as traditional face-to-face education.
http://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla/winter44/tucker44.html

 
Distance learning 101
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What is distance learning? How do I know if a school is legitimate? Can I take all of my classes online? How long will it take to earn a degree? How can I pay for it? Get the answers to these and all of your distance learning concerns at our Distance Learning 101 page. (About.com)
http://www.distancelearn.about.com/od/distancelearning101/

 
elearners.com
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This website provides a variety of services to help potential online and distance learners find out about e-Learning and select the best courses, programs and degrees for their needs. eLearners DOES NOT PROVIDE THE COURSES - they simply point you to a wide variety of learning providers, and try to give you enough information about online learning to narrow your choices and make an informed decision.
http://www.elearners.com/index.asp

 
Globewide Network Academy (GNA)
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"GNA pioneers and develops distance learning relationships and facilities for the worldwide public to use." Provides information for distance learners (a catalog of courses, topical guides, student resources) and for providers (teacher resources, discussion groups on distance learning). A news archive goes back to 1999. Searchable."
http://www.gnacademy.org/

 
Online courses help boost AP results
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"More students are taking--and passing--Advanced Placement (AP) exams in every part of the country, as college-level work in high school becomes increasingly common, the College Board reported Jan. 25. Many state education officials attribute the gains in participation at least in part to online courses that expand the reach of advanced-level instruction. "
http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStoryts.cfm?ArticleID=5474
 

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Websites: Learning Tools

 
Curriki: The Global Education & Learning Community
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Curriki hopes to improve education around the world by empowering teachers, students and parents with user-created, open source curricula, and it's all free! This website is an ever-growing collection of free lessons, assessments, resources and textbooks.
http://www.curriki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Main/WebHome

 
Field Trip Earth
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This web site is the global resource for teachers, students, and proponents of wldlife conservation. Socratic seminars place students in a large group discussion where their purpose is to solve a problem or discuss sides of a controversial issue. Students read a wide range of print and non-print texts, among which are fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary works. Students gather, evaluate, and synthesize data from a variety of sources to communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and audience.
http://www.fieldtripearth.org/

 
Greece Central School District - Socratic Seminars
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Socratic Seminar participants seek deeper understanding of complex ideas through rigorously thoughtful dialogue, rather than by memorizing bits of information or meeting arbitrary demands for 'coverage. As listeners and readers, students will analyze experiences, ideas, information, and issues presented by others using a variety of established criteria.
http://www.greece.k12.ny.us/instruction/ela/SocraticSeminars/criteria4questions.htm

 
Math and Music - Cleveland Institute of Music
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A series of two videoconferences where students become the producers of a major musical event. For grades 6-8.
http://www.cim.edu/dlProgDetails.php?id=1

 
Minnesota Virtual Academy (MNVA)
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This free online educational source offers advance placement testing, educational tools, complete curriculum from K12, loaner computer and printer, textbooks and materials, and guidance from an experienced teacher. Students study at their own pace and progress to the next course as they master the required skills for advancement.
http://www.k12.com/dg/dg_vsp_mn.html?se=Google&campaign=MN_Nat_Job_789&adgroup=MN_VSP_Nat&kw=minnesota_virtual_academy

 
PLATO Learning - Inspired Solutions for Teaching and Learning
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PLATO Learning products offer self-paced intervention solutions for K-adult students, teacher-facilitated instructional supplements for K-12 educators and instructional solutions for educators and students. On this website, find online assessments that are tied directly to standards; bring learning standards to the classroom and fully integrating them with your instructional resources.
http://www.plato.com/

 
teleFrench.com - Online French Lessons
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This web site features live tailor-made French lessons with a trained teacher through your personal computer. All you need is a webcam and headsets. Take your lessons as you wish according to your free time, your needs or your desire, without being forced to book at set times.
http://www.telefrench.com/
 
 
Websites: For Fun

 
NoodleTrip - Go Virtually Anywhere
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This website is a useful database for educational virtual field trips, distance learning and more. This search directory allows members a free search for specific trips as well as providing a centralized area for providers to advertise their events.
http://www.noodletrip.com/about.php
 
 
Schools & Programs: Independent See all 13 Resources

 
21st Century Cyber Charter School (PA)
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This public, tuition-free alternative school for grades 7-12, has been in existence since 1999. We provide all Pennsylvania students the opportunity to experience a quality curriculum; designed to meet their individual needs by enabling motivated students to accelerate their education, graduate early or achieve credit recovery. Please contact the school to find out what "credit recovery" means. The school was established through the cooperative efforts of the Intermediate units of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties and chartere...
http://www.21stcenturycyber.org/

 
Choice 2000 On-Line School
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This online school is one of the original charter schools in California. It is a fully accredited secondary school, covering grades 7-12. As a public school, it is free for students living in Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Imperial, and Orange counties. Choice 2000 is a completely on-line school. The instructional platform utilized by Choice is interactive. Students attend classes daily at set times. Lessons are presented both visually and verbally. Students and teachers are able to interact directly in this virtual environment, hearing ...
http://www.choice2000.org/default.htm

 
Christa McAuliffe Academy (CMA) (WA)
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This private online school (payment of tuition is required), for grades K-12 offers diagnostic assessment of each student's learning level, personalized, student-selected mentoring services, and a vigorous, flexible academic curriculum that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Students work semi-independently. The school contracts with certified teachers who are reffered to as Mentors. CMA offers an accredited high school diploma online that is recognized by the military, colleges, universities, and employers across the ...
http://www.cmacademy.org/db/

 
Cleveland Institute of Electronics (CIE)
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This distance learning program features hands-on, self-paced correspondence courses that include electronic kits that teach specific electronics subjects through associate's degree and Bachelor degree levels in electronics technology and engineering. For many courses prior knowledge in the field of electronics is recommended.
http://www.cie-wc.edu/home.asp

 
Commonwealth Connections Academy (CCA) (PA)
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Started in 2003 this coeducational public cyber school for K-8 grade students began to provide a new form of public school that students can attend from home. This is a free program that combines the strong parental involvement of homeschooling, the expertise and accountability of publicly funded education, and the flexibility of online classes. Parents pay no tuition for students to attend CCA. Students are considered to be enrolled in a public school and receive the loan of a desktop computer and a printer. Students are required to take all s...
http://www.connectionsacademy.com/state/home.asp?sid=pa

 
Connections Academy
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Connections Academy® (CA) is a private operator of K-8 virtual public schools. Parents or other “Learning Coaches” deliver instruction using daily lesson plans and a Personalized Learning Plan for each student, whose progress is tracked through a Learning Management System that includes a computer and Internet connection. Connections Academy schools operate under management contracts from charter schools or school districts.
http://www.connectionsacademy.com/

 
eIMACS -- e-Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science
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The e-Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science (eIMACS) online school is an independent teaching and educational research institute based in Plantation, Florida. eIMACS reaches talented secondary school students around the world. The IMACS Curriculum Development Group (CDG) is based at the Institute's headquarters in Plantation, Florida, and consists of mathematicians, computer scientists, engineers, technical editors, graphics designers, and programmers. CDG teams develop IMACS curricula for use in IMACS classrooms and online.
http://www.eimacs.com

 
Eldorado Academy (Nederland, CO)
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Eldorado Academy is a private cyber school specializing in distance learning for grades K-12. The mission of Eldorado Academy is teaching students to acquire and apply knowledge, encouraging them to think critically and communicate clearly as they become responsible, contributing members of our academic community and society at large. They welcome students of all abilities, backgrounds, and academic needs. The program at Eldorado Academy integrates learning and technologies including the personal computer, Internet, telecommunications, electro...
http://www.eldoradoacademy.org/

 
IMACS - Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science
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The Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science (IMACS) an independent teaching and educational research institute based in Plantation, Florida, USA. In addition to full-time curriculum development and publishing divisions, IMACS operates teaching facilities for precocious elementary and secondary school students. IMACS classes are available in locations throughout South Florida, and in Connecticut, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Missouri. IMACS reaches talented secondary school students around the world through its online division, eIMACS...
http://www.imacs.org

 
Iowa Online Advanced Placement Academy (IOAPA)
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Advanded PlacementTM gives students an opportunity to take college-level courses and exams while still in high school. IOPA also offers AP training for teachers as well as information for mentors. Courses are offered through Apex Learning and include both Essentials and Comprehensive Courses.
http://www.iowaapacademy.org/
 

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Schools & Programs: College Affiliated See all 19 Resources

 
Agnus Dei Junior Online Program
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This distance learning program uses several interactive, Web-based technologies to engage students and provide a "classical Christian education." All courses offered by Agnus Dei Elementary are taught with an acute awareness of the responsibility of parents as the primary educator of the student. Courses are aimed at preparing the junior student for participation in the college preparatory program, Scholars' Online Academy.
http://www.reginacoeli.org/juniorprogram/

 
Center for Distance and Independent Study (CDIS) - University of Missouri - Columbia
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Find gifted online courses for Middle and High School. Courses include both faculty- and computer-evaluated lessons. The University of Missouri-Columbia High School provides an accredited diploma program for students with a need for an alternative to traditional high school. There is also a Dual Enrollment program allowing qualified high school students to enroll in university-level courses offered through CDIS while paying only 50 percent of the normal University of Missouri educational fees.
http://cdis.missouri.edu/MUHighSchool/CourseList/giftedHS.htm

 
Center for Distance Education - Johns Hopkins (MD)
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This distance learning program is offered through Johns Hopkins University. The Center for Talented Youth provides motivated, academically talented students with a chance to study at a pace and depth appropriate for their abilities. The center provides two programs: Math Tutorials and Writing Tutorials for gifted students. The Math Tutorials are math courses K-University, as well as science courses. The courses cover problem solving and enrichment courses, accelerated mathematics sequence, and AP Calculus. The writing tutorials are writing cour...
http://www.cty.jhu.edu/cde/

 
CU Online - University of Colorado
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This distance learning program is offered by the University of Colorado. CU's catalog of online courses includes more than 200 core curriculum, elective and professional development courses in a wide range of disciplines as well as several online degree programs and certificates.
http://www.cuonline.edu/

 
Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY)
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This distance learning program, offered through Stanford University, is dedicated to the advancement of education among gifted students. The Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY) provides computer-based multimedia courses in Mathematics, Physics, English, Computer Programming and other subjects for high-ability students. Combining technical and instructional expertise, EPGY equips gifted and talented students of all ages with an individualized educational experience, optimized in both pace and content. EPGY also sponsors EPGY-OHS, a new onl...
http://www-epgy.stanford.edu/

 
Empire State College (Saratoga Springs, NY) - Center for Distance Learning
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This distance learning program at SUNY Empire State College offers several different instructional opportunities including courses for matriculated and non-matriculated students as well as learning contracts for independent studies; certificate programs for individuals who seek a structured set of courses on a particular topic; and residencies -- short intensive programs that take place at a particular site.
http://www.esc.edu/esconline/across_esc/cdl/cdl.nsf/home?openview

 
EPGY Online High School (EPGY-OHS)
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This new, independent online high school, offered through Stanford University’s Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY), is a three-year, fully-accredited, diploma-granting program opening April 2006; it is designed for gifted students in 10th through 12th grade. The EPGY-OHS can help students realize their full potential and develop their ideas in a unique educational environment through university-level courses. The program allows gifted students everywhere access to an education tailored to their unique needs. Students also have an opportu...
http://epgy.stanford.edu/ohs/EPGY_OHS_Overview.pdf

 
GCTWeb
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This distance learning program through the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Georgia offers Gifted, Creative, Talented Training on the Web. GCTWeb is an endorsement program via WebCT on-line delivery. GCTWeb is intended for individuals who already have a teaching certificate in some area and want to add Gifted In-Field Endorsement.
http://www.coe.uga.edu/gctweb/index.html

 
Georgetown College (Georgetown, KY)
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Georgetown College offers online courses for gifted students. These courses lead to endorsement in gifted education.
http://spider.georgetowncollege.edu/education/giftedprog.htm#TOP

 
Independent High School Program - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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This distance learning program through the University of Nebraska, Lincoln serves homeschool organizations as well as individual students who wish to be fully accredited wtih a high school diplomia while completing independent study. Students can complete a 4-year high school diploma with the curriculum available or can use the offered courses to supplement their current curriculum.
http://dcs.unl.edu/ishs/
 

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Schools & Programs: Public See all 40 Resources

 
Babbage Net School
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This online high school offers interactive courses in English, math, science, social studies, SAT, foreign language, Advanced Placement, music and art. These courses are taught by certified teachers in a virtual classroom featuring interactive audio, synchronized web browsing and a shared whiteboard. When a school district accepts a course it is with the understanding that the curriculum, instructor and requirements of the course meet their standards. At that point, the course is accredited through the school.
http://www.babbagenetschool.com

 
Brigham Young University (BYU), (Provo, UT) - Independent Study
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Brigham Young University Independent Study offers paper-based and online courses ranging from 7th grade to University level curriculum. Their mission is to make quality educational experiences available to all who can benefit from individualized learning. The program is described as education anytime, for anyone, and anywhere. BYU also has an Early Admission program.
http://ce.byu.edu/is/site/aboutus/

 
Cambridge Academy (Oscala, FL)
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Cambridge Academy is a private school in Florida that provides a comprehensive middle and high school curriculum through distance learning. The school prepares an individual course of study for each full-time student. Students can enroll on a part or full time basis, and can work at their own pace.
http://www.cambridgeacademy.com

 
Desiderata School Inc.
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This online school has consistently provided a unique and affordable option for students to work toward a college-accepted, accredited diploma through Distance Learning (Correspondence School) and on-site Private School programs since 1982. Students complete coursework on their own schedule, at their own pace, with the regular attention and assistance of their own private Sponsor. Every student is treated as an individual with his or her own valuable talents and interests. Students and parents are afforded the opportunity to assist in the creat...
http://www.desiderataschool.com/

 
Distance Education Program - Ball State University
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This distance education program by Ball State University utilizes both closed-circuit television and Internet to reach students unable to physically attend courses because of time or travel constraints. Although all courses are college-level, the university does accept high school students and has a special application for such students. Therefore, gifted students who are capable of doing the work should have no trouble enrolling for these classes.
http://www.bsu.edu/distance/article/0,,6040--,00.html

 
ECOT - Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (OH)
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ECOT provides a valuable service for all Ohio students and families seeking an alternative to traditional public education. This public school for students K-12 relies is funded by the state of Ohio and tuition is free for all students. ECOT students are required to take the state's proficiency tests and all state-required tests. All teachers are certified by the Ohio Department of Education.
http://www.ecotohio.org/

 
Florida Virtual School (FLVS)
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Founded in 1997, FLVS is an established leader in developing and providing virtual education solutions to students throughout the country. This online school works in conjuction with public schools (does not issue diplomas). Tuition is free to FL residents and provides more than 80 courses to middle and high school students. All FLVS teachers possess a valid Florida teaching certificate and are certified specifically in the subject they teach. The school is accredited by two major agencies: The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SAC...
http://www.flvs.net/

 
Georgia Virtual School - Georgia Department of Education
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Georgia Virtual School offers online courses such as advanced placement, college preparatory, career and technical, and other electives online to enhance the high school students learning experiences.
http://www.gavirtualschool.org/

 
Illinois Virtual High School (Springfield, IL)
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The Illinois Virtual High School is a cyber high school offering distance learning opportunities for students in Illinois. Their mission is to use new and emerging technologies that expand the boundaries of space and time to provide Illinois students and their teachers with increased equity and access to the highest quality educational opportunities.
http://www.ivhs.org/index.learn?bhcp=1

 
Indiana Academy Distance Learning Program - Ball State University (Muncie, IN)
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This distance learning program is an offering of the Indiana Academy at Ball State University. The academy is a residential program for Indiana residents that accepts gifted high school juniors and seniors. However, the distance learning component does not seem to be restricted to state residents. Courses are year-long AP classes in a wide variety of subjects. Some courses are eligible for dual credit with a participating college. All classes are offered in a variety of interactive formats.
http://www.bsu.edu/academy/dl/index.htm
 

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Printed Materials: Books

 
Bears’ Guide to Earning Degrees by Distance Learning
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"After 25 years this classic bestseller is still the resource for anyone looking to earn a degree in a nontraditional way. Since the last edition of BEARS’ GUIDE, the Internet has spawned hundreds of new distance-learning programs, both legitimate and phony. The 15th edition lists them all, expanding its coverage to more than 3,000 schools, and including an improved subject index that makes it even easier to identify which schools offer programs in desired fields. And for the first time, the Bears include an acceptability rating for every schoo...
http://www.tenspeed.com/catalog/all/item.php3?id=1486

 
Finding an Online High School: Your Guide to More than 4,500 High School Courses Offered over the Internet
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This comprehensive guide from Vincent Kiernan, provides students, teachers, and educators with a road map to the rapidly expanding field of online high schools. Math, Science, History, English and even physical education - name the course, and this book will help you find it online
http://www.slpl.org/slpl/interests/article240065144.asp#
 
 
Summer Programs: NorthWestern Region

 
Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth (WCATY)
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WCAT offers a variety of opportunities for talented students in Wisconsin including on-line programs during the school year, and enrichment and accelerated courses through our residential summer programs.
http://www.wcaty.org/
 
 
Summer Programs: NorthEastern Region

 
Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) - Summer Programs
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These summer programs are offered at colleges and universities throughout the nation. The programs are three weeks long, and students take only one course. This intense immersion in a subject has proven to be both challenging and stimulating for students of high ability.
http://cty.jhu.edu/summer/index.html

 
    

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