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Online Learning
Online learning provides a means for students to continue, expand or enhance their education. Online learning offers students the ability to engage in opportunities to which they might not otherwise have access, for example, taking a class not offered at their local school or creating a more flexible schedule. Minnesota public school students have the choice of enrolling in full-time or supplemental (taken in place of a course period during the regular school day). To read the complete Online Learning Option Act, access the link to the Revisor's Office under related links.
All online courses offered through certified programs are
- taught by Minnesota licensed teachers,
- meet or exceed state academic standards,
- transfer to other public school districts and
- apply to high school graduation.
Links to third-party sites are provided as a service to Minnesota Department of Education Website visitors. See our disclaimer regarding these sites in our copyright information linked at the bottom of this page. Links will open in a new browser window.
Online Learning Statewide Certified Providers Map
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| Map of Minnesota Online Learning public school programs sponsored by independent school districts, charter schools and consortia of public schools that are certified to deliver online learning to students statewide. | |
Programs and Student Enrollment
General information including a list of online learning providers, FAQs, maps and student enrollment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Online Learning
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List of Providers
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| List of approved part time and full time public online learning programs to K-12 students across the state. | |
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Rights and Responsibilities of Students, Providers, Enrolling Districts and MDE
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Supplemental Notice of Student Enrollment Form
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Certification Program Application
Processes, guidelines and forms for K-12 online learning certification applicants.
Applicants' List of Courses
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Application - New Provider
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Certification Application Guidelines
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Course Syllabus Criteria
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| Required syllabus format for certified online learning courses. | |
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Online Learning (OLL) Provider Recertifiation Application 2009-10
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| Application to recertify as an approved online learning provider | |
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Program Data Report
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| Annual program data report to be completed by OLL certified providers for 2008-09. Reports are due on July 15, 2009. | |
Alignment to Academic Standards
Requirements for aligning online curriculum with state academic standards and related forms.
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Academic Alignment Review Criteria
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Coversheet for Alignment to Standards Forms
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Instructional PowerPoint for Online Learning Curriculum Alignment to State Academic Standards
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Language Arts-Curriculum and Assessment Form
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Mathematics--Curriculum and Assessment Alignment Form
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Mathematics-Curriculum and Assessment Form - 2003
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Mathematics-Curriculum and Assessment Form - Draft - 2007
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Science-Curriculum and Assessment Form
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Social Studies-Curriculum and Assessment Form
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Advisory Council
The statewide advisory council presents issues related to online learning to the Commisioner of Education.
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Agenda for February 13, 2008 Advisory Council
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Council Membership List
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Minutes - November 28, 2007
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