Learning Online - Distance Schools

"The Distance Education and Training Council is a non-profit [501 c 6] educational association located in Washington, D.C.

The Council was founded in 1926 to promote sound educational standards and ethical business practices within the correspondence field. The independent nine-member Accrediting Commission of the DETC was established in 1955; shortly thereafter it gained the approval of the U.S. Department of Education as the "nationally recognized accrediting agency" under terms of Public Law. The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) also recognizes the Accrediting Commission.

Mission
The DETC Accrediting Commission defines, maintains, and promotes educational excellence in distance education institutions. The Commission is dedicated to fostering quality assurance, protection of the rights of the students and institutional self-improvement through voluntary accreditation via peer evaluation. DETC accreditation aims to instill public confidence in DETC institutions' missions, goals, performances, and resources through rigorous application and peer-developed accreditation standards." ... more

"The first website to offer online college tuition comparison all in one place! Distance-Education.org is one of the largest and most comprehensive online learning resources on the internet offering over 3500 degree programs listings, 1400 online courses, hundreds of online college reviews, Q&A, and the best online commentary and expert advice from our education advisors.

Based in New Braunfels, Texas, Indigo Education, LLC (www.distance-education.org) was founded in 2007 with the intent to provide an incredible platform of tools for finding the right online education for the online student. Our focus is on the student. The founders of Distance Education after years in the online education industry started to see certain needs that were not being addressed by other websites on the internet. One of these needs was a better level of transparency and ability to search and filter through the myriad of online universities choices out there. We thought that if we could provide a place that tied in many different types of useful data we would create a winning formula for one of the best online education websites on the internet. Combining up to date information on the online universities plus for the first time tuition information and costs, a knowledge exchange community to ask and answer questions, online college reviews, and expert commentary the student would be able to make better academic decisions to ensure their success in the online programs they undertake.

The choices for online education today are big, but even bigger is the diversity of the student population out there young and old. Whether it is someone on active duty in the military serving in Iraq, a student in Africa, a single mother, an upwardly mobile twenty something, or a fresh high school graduate, our desire was to provide a place for them to learn about going to school online in a unique way. From those ideas Distance-Education.org was born. The staff at Distance-Education.org welcome you to this website and hope that you will spend some time getting to know this website better.

Distance Education.org offers all the information you need to make an informed decision about distance education. Search through thousands of accredited online degree programs by level, subject or college tuition. Find career training in our online course catalog to meet all your continuing education needs." ... more

Hooked on Phonics

"There is nothing more anxiety-producing to parents than thinking their child is falling behind in school and not knowing what to do about it. We know it because this company was founded and is run by parents who were concerned about their own children's ability to read. John Shanahan designed the original program to help his son. Chip Adams and his wife, Thayer, used that product with their son Doug. They liked the results but thought the product could be even better. Adams acquired the company in 1996 and formed Gateway Learning corporation" ... more

"Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is an established leader in developing and providing virtual K-12 education solutions to students all over Florida, the U.S. and the world. A nationally recognized e-Learning model and recipient of numerous awards, FLVS was founded in 1997 and was the country's first, state-wide Internet-based public high school. Today, FLVS serves students in grades K-12 and provides a variety of custom solutions for schools and districts to meet student needs.

Solutions for Students
Florida residents take courses for free while non-Florida residents take courses based on tuition rates.
Students in Florida have the right to choose Florida Virtual School as an educational option...

Solutions for Educators and School Leaders
Florida districts have options for setting up FLVS Franchise schools and administrators outside Florida can take advantage of solutions for course licensing to professional development assistance... " ... more

"Online College Degree.net

Now is the time to take that next big step in your career, and it's never been easier or more convenient. The prevalence of online college degree programs has increased tremendously in the last several years, and now you can obtain a wide-array of degrees online, from the comfort of your own home, and at your own pace.

Whether you're looking for an online business degree, online technology degree, online nursing degree, online certifications or countless other online degrees, we have the information you need right at your fingertips. Browse around, and when you find a program that interests you, simply click on "Request More Information" for any school to get started with your online degree program today." ... more

"Cosmeo brings together a deep video encyclopedia, interactive games, reference content, and tutorials to help kids stay engaged in learning.

Cosmeo is based on the multimedia tools from Discovery Education that reach more than 30 million students in classrooms across the United States, and amazing video from Discovery networks including Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, and Discovery Kids.

-30,000 educational video segments
-40,000 math tutorials tied to widely used textbooks
-20,000 images and clip art animations for use in reports
-150,000 reference articles
-10,000 trusted links mapped to grade level by educators
-Challenging interactive games
-Online dictionary, biographies, and reference materials" ... more

"Time4Learning is a student-paced online educational tool covering preschool through middle school. It is popular as a homeschool curriculum, an afterschool alternative to tutoring, and for summer skill building.

Time4Learning is a new approach that takes advantage of today's technology. It's a convenient, online home education program that combines learning with fun educational teaching games.

The online language arts and math comprise a comprehensive program for preschool, elementary school, and middle school. Science and social studies programs are provided as a free bonus for most grades.

Kids like using the computer to learn and to develop their skills. The Time4Learning educational teaching program gives students independence to progress at their own pace

Parents like that Time4Learning tracks progress and helps students advance along individualized learning paths. Students master the skills and concepts needed for academic success.

Have a child with math and reading skills at different grade levels? No problem, just tell us in the online registration process

Time4Learning is proven effective, has a low monthly price, and provides a 14 day money-back guarantee so you can be sure that it works for your family" ... more

Our Mission
"Thinking Maps, Inc. is committed to improving the quality of teaching and learning through the effective implementation of Thinking Maps in schools and school districts around the world. Through quality training, materials and support services, we will equip learning communities with the tools necessary to become successful thinkers, problem solvers, decision makers, and ultimately, lifelong learners.

What are Thinking Maps & How Do They Work?
Thinking Maps, developed by Dr. David Hyerle, are visual teaching tools that foster and encourage lifelong learning. They are based on a simple yet profound insight: The one common instructional thread that binds together all teachers, from pre-kindergarten through postgraduate, is that they all teach the same thought processes.

Based on thorough and well-accepted academic study and brain research, the eight Thinking Map tools correspond with eight fundamental thinking processes. More than simple task-specific graphic organizers, our tools can be utilized individually or in various combinations to form a Common Visual Language for students and teachers at all grade levels, in all subjects." ... more

"Learning does not end at the classroom door. All children can become successful learners when their efforts are supported by the school, home, and community environments. Parent Academic Resources Incorporated (PARI) believes that out of these three support structures, the parent remains a child's most important teacher. To this end PARI, a 501(c)(3) educational corporation, is committed to helping parents, parent organizations, schools, and communities promote effective learning in the home.

Studies have been able to correlate parental support of schoolwork at home with improved student achievement. Yet, it has also been shown that parents tend to become less involved with their child's schooling after the elementary years. Busy schedules, a child's growing sense of independence, and a parent's comfort level with increasingly complex schoolwork, are all impediments to effective parent involvement in middle school and high school. PARI aims to empower parents during their children's adolescent years, increase parent involvement, and ultimately foster high levels of student learning.

Mission Statement
Parent Academic Resources Incorporated promotes the growth of effective parent involvement in the middle school and high school years through the creation and dissemination of print and training resources for parents. Through academic-specific support, and guidance on adolescent development, parents will use the resources to build confidence in their ability to help with school and schoolwork." ... more

"AIMS is a non-profit foundation dedicated to helping teachers give students a solid conceptual understanding of math and science

In 1981, 80 elementary and middle school teachers who shared the dream of giving students a strong hands-on foundation in math and science came together at Fresno Pacific and wrote the first AIMS’ activity books. Teachers loved them! Students learned more, learned in greater depth, and enjoyed learning. The word spread, and soon teachers across the nation were using AIMS to engage their students in hands-on learning.

Today, with pacing guides to follow and testing schedules to meet, teachers have less freedom to take advantage of teachable moments. Yet hands-on experiences are needed more than ever! So AIMS remains dedicated to producing math and science materials that will engage students and build conceptual understanding.

As a non-profit foundation, we are motivated by a passion for teaching and learning, not by profit. Our home is still on the campus of Fresno Pacific University. We are committed to doing what’s best for students, and we never tire of helping them experience the joy of learning." ... more

"Enchanted Learning produces children's educational web sites and games which are designed to capture the imagination while maximizing creativity, learning, and enjoyment.

Ease of use is a hallmark of our software. Children need the clearest, simplest computer interface, and our material is created so that the navigation and controls are intuitive. Our mission is to produce the best educational material, emphasizing creativity and the pure enjoyment of learning" ... more

Hooked on Phonics

"There is nothing more anxiety-producing to parents than thinking their child is falling behind in school and not knowing what to do about it. We know it because this company was founded and is run by parents who were concerned about their own children's ability to read. John Shanahan designed the original program to help his son. Chip Adams and his wife, Thayer, used that product with their son Doug. They liked the results but thought the product could be even better. Adams acquired the company in 1996 and formed Gateway Learning corporation" ... more

"Discovery Education provides engaging digital resources to schools and homes with the goal of making educators more effective, increasing student achievement, and connecting classrooms and families to a world of learning.

Discovery Education is a subsidiary of Discovery Communications, LLC. The leader in digital video-based learning, Discovery Education produces and distributes high-quality digital resources in easy-to-use formats in all core-curricular subject areas. Discovery Education is committed to creating scientifically proven, standards-based digital resources for teachers, students, and parents that make a positive impact on student learning. Through solutions like Discovery Education streaming, Discovery Education Science, Discovery Education Health and more.

Discovery Education helps over one million educators and 35 million students harness the power of broadband and media to connect to a world of learning

Our guiding principles:
- Harness the proven power of high-quality video content for instruction
- Foster an atmosphere for engaged learning
- Always test assumptions and invite educator feedback
- Provide new tools for informed instruction
- Offer services that are proven to be effective" ... more

"You can use the TouchMath program to give young children a head start, supplement a grade-level curriculum (pre-K–3), provide enrichment activities and reinforcement, and achieve the best possible outcomes for students with special needs. TouchMath is an intuitive process, designed by and for young learners.

TouchPoints
The secret to TouchMath is simple. In fact, it can be summed up in one word: TouchPoints.
Each numeral from 1 through 9 has TouchPoints corresponding to the digit's value.

- Numerals 1 through 5 have single TouchPoints
- Numerals 6 through 9 have double TouchPoints
- As students count the TouchPoints, they associate numerals with real values. They learn that a numeral (3, for instance) is not just a squiggle on a page. It represents a quantity such as three apples, three ladybugs, three buttons or three TouchPoints.

Touching/Counting Patterns
Students count aloud as they touch the single TouchPoints once and double TouchPoints twice. This multisensory approach engages students on auditory, visual and tactile/kinesthetic levels.

To ensure that students arrive at the right answer, it is important that they touch the TouchPoints in the correct Touching/Counting Pattern for each numeral." ... more

Calvert School helps you inspire the best in your child

"Calvert School's comprehensive homeschool curriculum uses a blend of tradition and innovation. For over a century, Calvert School has believed that every child deserves a quality education regardless of geography or situation. Whether you are new to homeschooling, or a seasoned homeschool veteran, Calvert School can work with you to tailor a homeschool program to fit your child's needs." ... more

"SchoolExpress.com is a an educational website. It is owned by Comp Ed, Inc. of Phoenix, Arizona. Comp Ed, Inc. has been in business since 1981.

Our reach is to the educators of this world, being teachers, homeschooling families, parents, children, grandparents, and community programs.

The "Ultimate Membership" currently includes 650+ eWorkbooks, each having several worksheet pages. This consists of 221 Thematic Units, 170 Activity Fun eWorkbooks, and 267 Subject eWorkbooks.

It also offers the following Make Your Own Worksheets: Math, Spelling, Sentences, Quizes, Word Walls, Flash Cards, Word Search, Word Unscramble

The "Thematic Unit Membership" currently includes 221 Thematic Units and 170 Activity Fun eWorkbooks that accompany the units." ... more

"Forest Trail Academy is committed to providing quality education to students any time, any place, online at their own pace. Our curriculum, available in all states & worldwide, is aligned with the both Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards. Upon graduation, students will receive a nationally and regionally accredited high school diploma.

All our teachers are licensed in their respective subject areas. In addition, we are one of the few online high school in the country with doctoral educators

Our students are not restricted or limited to classrooms as in the traditional environment. As long as you have a computer and internet access, you can participate in class any time from anywhere. Meaning - you are free to travel, work at your own pace, and complete classes as your time permits.

We have the necessary support in place to help foster your child’s learning. Our teachers, counselors, administrators, and staff are here to see that each student achieves their education goal(s). We work to ensure that No Child is Left Behind." ... more

"THE ANGELICUM ACADEMY HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM is a nursery-12th grade curriculum for home education. It is complete – including all subjects, books, guides and tests needed, for all grades. Optional services for enrolled students include grading, transcript maintenance, online literature discussion classes and the finest online resources (such as Encyclopaedia Britannica for students). Our Great Books Program may be taken for high school, college credit, or both.

THE ANGELICUM ACADEMY & HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM is easy to follow. Because it is complete, it is a one-stop home education provider. The 12 courses (subjects) allow parents to offer their children more options than any private school offers. Because it is flexible it allows parents to select only those courses they wish, when they wish, and to take as long (or as little) as they wish to complete a course. Most of our students are doing six or seven subjects, in two or three different grade levels – they have excelled in some, taken more time in others – this is a common sense approach to education, not a one-pace-fits-all approach to unique human beings.

We offer many courses. This is because some parents want to emphasize, for example, art instead of music, or science instead of philosophy, etc. That is a parental decision. But we do not recommend that any student take more than six or seven subjects at any one time. If one compares costs for any six of our courses with other homeschool programs, one will find that the Angelicum Homeschool Program is either less expensive or comparable in cost, and, we believe, superior in content and quality. We strive to offer only the very best educational books and materials, including particularly, the great classics of Western civilization." ... more

"The Center for Innovation in Education is the leading provider of mathematics inservice and training in the country. Our workshops are open to teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and parents. Over 300,000 people have participated in our workshops.

The Center for Innovation in Education, a nonprofit organization, was co-founded in 1975 by two classroom teachers, Mary and Bob Baratta-Lorton. They shared a philosophy based upon the belief that all children can learn and that every child matters. Their commitment was to find ways that helped teach the way children learn.

A page of abstract symbols, no matter how carefully designed or simplified, cannot involve the student's sense in the way real materials can. Symbols are not the concept. They are only a representation of the concept and as such are abstractions describing something which is not visible to the student. Real materials can be used by the child to assist their understanding of the concept which lie behind the symbols. Children construct meaning and understand concepts better through the use of manipulatives." ... more

The Classroom resources:

"Educational resources for Students, Teachers and Parents in English, Electives, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science , Physical Education, Guidance, Colleges, Universities, Gradebook, Lesson Plans, Worksheets, Homework, Testing and HomeSchool. Includes information sites, experts, research, music, literature, grammar, poetry, religion, geography, government, world history, American history, psychology, sociology, geometry, algebra, calculus, baseball, basketball, football, wrestling, track and field, swimming, school security, test taking, homework tips, world literature, current events, math, astronomy, biology, earth science, weather, physics, chemistry, economics, typing, culinary, home economics, cvae, computers, games, American literature, home schools, secondary, commercial education, non-profit education, special education, grades, webpoetry, advisement, general mathematics, scholarships, grants, rights, contemporary affairs, religions, composition. school food, scholarships, clip art, educational games, videos, documentaries, lectures." ... more

"netTrekker is a leader in the delivery of digital K-12 educational content and is dedicated to enhancing the education of today's youth with highly effective technologies that deliver rich educational content to every child in a safe, relevant, easy-to-use format. With the mission to help every child learn and a belief that technology can transform education, netTrekker was first to market with a standards-based educational search tool.

The netTrekker mission to enhance the education of youth with highly effective technologies flows directly from the company's Leadership Team, each of whom has a strong personal commitment to significantly impact and improve the educational process. The team's philosophy permeates all areas of the company and is a guidepost for all corporate decision making.

To support the corporate mission and ensure that the company continues to develop products that meet the changing needs of their users, netTrekker staff is in constant communication with customers. Customer feedback drives the company's product development, resulting in award-winning products that truly serve educators, students and parents.

netTrekker is the #1 educational search tool in K-12 schools and is currently used in thousands of schools nationwide. Peers, educators, and parents have honored netTrekker over 25 times for its contribution to education. In 2007, netTrekker was named the Best Education Solution in SIIA's CODiE award competition, and was named to the 2007 Inc. 5000 and 2006 Inc. 500 lists as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States."

"Earning a higher education is now more important than ever. With fewer jobs and increased competition in the market, more employers across all industries will be actively seeking out candidates who hold a degree. But even if a traditional college experience does not fit in with your lifestyle, you can still go back to school and earn a valuable associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree – all from the comfort of your own home.

Online education makes it possible for working adults or stay-at-home parents to pursue a higher education. Flexible class and study times allow the classes to fit around any demanding schedule, and the ability to attend lectures and complete assignments from home eliminate the need for time wasting commutes. With an online degree program, you can tailor your classes to fit around your needs rather than the other way around.

At OnlineCollegeCourses.com, you will find comprehensive resources to make your online education experience a pleasant one, including career data and advice on college finances and studying. We have also made the school selection process easier. By gathering information on the best accredited online schools available, we strive to make it easier for you to decide which programs best fit your personal, academic, and career goals."

"AcademicInfo is an online education resource center with a plethora of online degrees, online courses and distance learning information from a selection of online accredited schools. Our mission is to provide free, independent and accurate information and resources for prospective and current students (and other researchers).

Online Degree Programs
AcademicInfo offers the ability to search, browse and compare online degree programs from accredited online schools.

Learn about earning a degree through online education and the convenience, flexibility and other benefits of distance learning. Find online degrees by subject or level (e.g. associate degrees, bachelor degrees or master degrees). Request free information without obligation from regionally and nationally accredited colleges and universities

Continue to our listings of online schools to discover more subjects and learn more about your online education options.

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• Financial Aid (Introduction, FAQs, Resources)
• Education Blogs (E-Learning, Ed. Tech, Teaching)
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• Online Schools & Colleges (Programs and courses)"

"Marketplace® simulations are a family of business simulations for undergraduate, graduate and executive level business courses. Used by over 300 business schools and 180 corporations in 35 countries worldwide, Marketplace simulations deliver a realistic hands-on learning experience. The simulations are designed to fit both the distance learning and the classroom format.

Marketplace simulations are fully web-based, so there is no software to install and no hassles to administer it. We run the simulation for you and let you do the teaching -- hundreds of business school teachers like yourself are loving it!

Marketplace simulations range from simpler marketing games for introductory courses on the undergraduate level, to mid-level games for the capstone marketing strategy or new venture courses, to complex games designed for the integrative courses on the undergraduate, MBA and EMBA level.

Two of our most popular introductory-level simulations are Introduction to Marketing and Strategic Marketing. Venture Strategy and Business Management are favorite mid-level simulation choices. International Corporate Management and Supply Chain & Channel Management simulations are leading the way in our most comprehensive simulations."

"The editor and review board of Favorite Resources for Catholic Homeschoolers are experienced Catholic homeschoolers who wish to provide assistance to other parents and teachers by offering:

- free and well-organized information about available educational resources
- detailed information regarding a book's contents in order to help others make more informed purchasing decisions
- information about issues of importance to Catholics as they come up in educational materials

Our aim is to provide objective and thorough information about educational materials from a solid Catholic perspective. Rather than simply judging materials for you, we try to provide enough information to allow you to make those decisions for yourself - particularly in cases where materials provide no problems with regard to the Faith, but will bring up other questions involving learning styles, maturity level, and other issues that matter to parents like you. For this reason, when reviewing books, we try to include details about everything that Catholic parents would want to know - both good and bad. "

"Whether you are thinking about catholic homeschooling, looking into the pros and cons of it, searching for various types of curriculum, or just want to spice up the way you do things, you've found your way to the right place.

This website is designed for anyone who home schools, and even those who are just thinking about it.

Whether you unschool, tend towards unit studies or are signed up with an accredited school, you'll find valuable information, reviews and tools to make this year the best year you've ever had."