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In 2010-2011 there were 459 students, of whom 62% were economically disadvantaged. | In 2010-2011 there were 459 students, of whom 62% were economically disadvantaged. | ||
Founded in 2003, QDA provides on-line learning or traditional textbook-based options. All students receive a computer, internet access, textbooks and live tutoring sessions. Programmes feature field trips and physical education requirements. | |||
Founded in 2003, QDA provides on-line learning or traditional textbook based options. All students receive a computer, internet access, textbooks and live tutoring sessions. Programmes feature field trips and physical education requirements. | |||
QDA offers curricula from various vendors, e.g. Calvert School, Lincoln Interactive, OdyssyWare and others - see http://www.go2qda.org/19611010260252337/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55331 for a full list. | |||
The Quaker Digital Academy web site is at http://www.go2qda.org | The Quaker Digital Academy web site is at http://www.go2qda.org | ||
==More Details== | ==More Details== | ||
Attendance is | Attendance is measured via "Attendance Monitor", an internet-based system. Reports are frequently generated to determine which students are not meeting proscribed attendance requirements. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Virtual schools in the US]] | [[Category:Virtual schools in the US]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:30, 4 November 2011
The Quaker Digital Academy (QDA) is a free statewide online K-12 school located in the US state of Ohio. It described itself as "Ohio's premier cyber school". Students must be Ohio residents.
In 2010-2011 there were 459 students, of whom 62% were economically disadvantaged.
Founded in 2003, QDA provides on-line learning or traditional textbook-based options. All students receive a computer, internet access, textbooks and live tutoring sessions. Programmes feature field trips and physical education requirements.
QDA offers curricula from various vendors, e.g. Calvert School, Lincoln Interactive, OdyssyWare and others - see http://www.go2qda.org/19611010260252337/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55331 for a full list.
The Quaker Digital Academy web site is at http://www.go2qda.org
More Details
Attendance is measured via "Attendance Monitor", an internet-based system. Reports are frequently generated to determine which students are not meeting proscribed attendance requirements.
References
- "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf
- "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/
- Quaker Digital Academy web site, http://www.go2qda.org
- "Quaker Digital Academy - 2010-2011 School Year Report Card", http://ilrc.ode.state.oh.us/Schools/CommSchool_Questions.asp?sel=000241,Quaker%20Digital%20Academy,Tuscarawas%20County
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