Online Learning
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES currently offers online courses to component school districts that are interested in providing additional educational opportunities to their students. In return, students can earn high school credit by taking online courses.
Who should take an online course?
Students who want to study a subject not offered in their district
Students wishing to earn more high school credits
Students with scheduling conflicts
Students facing graduation ineligibility
Students that want to be challenged to explore a new subject
Students preparing for college
Students desiring a technical learning experience
Students interested in developing skills needed in the workforce
Online course information:
Course content is high quality, aligned with NYS standards, and supported by video, text, voice, graphics, and interactive components that keep students engaged and motivated while learning
All courses are taught by local New York State certified teachers who are experts in their subject and teach ouside of their normal work day
Students earn high school credit
Students can access their course anytime, anywhere
Students can access course and work on assignments during study halls
Students work at their own pace but are given a 'pacing chart' or due dates to track progress towards success
Students can track their progress and grades within the course
Students meet with the eLearning Specialist to discuss progress and concerns
Students meet electronically with online teacher(s) as necessary
Parents can communicate on child's progress with the eLearning Specialist
How to enroll in an online course:
Contact your guidance counselor or the eLearning Specialist, Margaret Colella, at Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES at (315) 253-0361 x5216
The guidance counselor and principal must approve the student to enroll by processing the High School Approval Form
A local district administrator completes the District Request for Online Course form
Complete the Student Registration form
Complete the Online Student Agreement
Participate in an online course orientation
Complete training with the eLearning Specialist and learn how to navigate through the course
For more information, please contact:
Margaret Colella
eLearning Specialist
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
1879 West Genesee Street Road
Auburn, New York 13021
(T) (315) 253-0361 x5216
(F) (315) 252-8757
mcolella@cayboces.org
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