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'''In progress as of Sept 6'''
The ''Buckeye On-Line School for Success'' ('''BOSS''') is located in the [[US]] state of [[Ohio]]. BOSS is an online, public, K-12 [[charter school]] open to all Ohio students, focusing on those who would benefit from an untraditional education (homeschoolers, athletes, young parents). BOSS students are provided with textbooks, supplies, a computer, a printer and an internet connection.


The ''Buckeye On-Line School for Success'' ('''BOSS''') is located in the [[US]] state of [[Ohio]]. BOSS is an online, public, K-12 [[charter school]] open to all Ohio students, focusing on those who would benefit from an untraditional education (homeschoolers, athletes, young parents). BOSS students are provided with textbooks, material, and supplies; a computer and printer; and an internet connection. BOSS is developing two forms of curriculum delivery for self-paced students, one independent (BOSS Independent), one which is more media-rich and instructor-facilitated (BOSS Virtual). In the latter BOSS runs real-time classes with live instructors.
In 2010-2011 it had 1,583 students enrolled.
 
BOSS is developing two forms of curriculum delivery for self-paced students, one independent (BOSS Independent), one which is more media-rich and instructor-facilitated (BOSS Virtual). In the latter BOSS runs real-time classes with live instructors.


The Buckeye On-Line School for Success web site is at http://www.go2boss.com/
The Buckeye On-Line School for Success web site is at http://www.go2boss.com/
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== References ==
== References ==
* "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf
* "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf
* Buckeye On-Line School for Success web site, http://www.go2boss.com/
* "Buckeye On-Line School for Success - 2010-2011 school year report card", http://www.ode.state.oh.us/reportcardfiles/2010-2011/BUILD/000417.pdf
* "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/
* "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/
* Buckeye On-Line School for Success web site, http://www.go2boss.com/


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[[Category:Virtual schools in the US]]
[[Category:Virtual schools in the US]]
[[Category:US charter schools]]
[[Category:US charter schools]]
[[Category:Large virtual schools]]


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[[Category:VISCED]]

Latest revision as of 03:29, 1 November 2011

The Buckeye On-Line School for Success (BOSS) is located in the US state of Ohio. BOSS is an online, public, K-12 charter school open to all Ohio students, focusing on those who would benefit from an untraditional education (homeschoolers, athletes, young parents). BOSS students are provided with textbooks, supplies, a computer, a printer and an internet connection.

In 2010-2011 it had 1,583 students enrolled.

BOSS is developing two forms of curriculum delivery for self-paced students, one independent (BOSS Independent), one which is more media-rich and instructor-facilitated (BOSS Virtual). In the latter BOSS runs real-time classes with live instructors.

The Buckeye On-Line School for Success web site is at http://www.go2boss.com/

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