Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-15.3 - Online learning-private providers
(1)
Online learning model established. An online learning program
model is established by the director , pursuant to Iowa Code section
256.9, that provides districts
and accredited nonpublic schools with a list of approved online providers.
Approved providers will meet criteria for approval in accordance with Iowa Code
section 256.43(1)
"a."
(2)
Use of approved private providers. Courses developed by
private providers may be utilized by a school district or school in
implementing a high-quality online learning program in circumstances described
in Iowa Code section 256.43(2)
"a."
(3)
Approval criteria. The department will maintain a list of
approved online providers that provide course content through an online
learning platform whose content and delivery meet the following provisions:
a. Courses meet the standards of Iowa Code
section 256.7(32)
"c."
b. The
provider supplies coursework customized to the needs of the student.
c. The provider offers a means for a student
to demonstrate competency in completed online coursework .
d. Courses provide online content and
instruction evaluated on the basis of student learning outcomes.
(4)
Approval
process. Private providers of online course content or full-time
online instruction will apply for approval to offer such services to Iowa
school districts and accredited nonpublic schools a minimum of once every five
years on forms provided by the department . Applications to provide services may
be received at any time; however, the department will give preference to
applications received no later than May 1 during the year prior to the school
year in which the provider intends to provide services. Applications received
by the deadline of May 1 will be answered no later than June 1. An approved
provider will also apply in each year that any of these alterations take place,
which are substantial in nature:
a. The
provider altered the courses or content offered by either adding or subtracting
grade levels or subjects.
b. The
provider altered the delivery of the courses or content offered by altering the
learning management system or delivery of assessments.
c. The provider altered the evaluation of
student learning used in the system.
d. The provider altered the online learning
content or delivery in any other way that may reasonably be considered material
to a school district considering the use of a private provider .
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