The Distance Learning Program offers students and educators opportunities to connect and interact in both synchronous and asynchronous settings. The opportunities include:

• Students can earn credit by having access to courses that may not be available in their home district, or maintain their credit progress during home-bound instruction through virtual tutoring, review, or training programs.

• Educators can collaborate on multi-site course offerings and other programming. Sharing courses can bolster attendance in low-enrollment sections.

• School leadership can provide for virtual meetings and professional learning opportunities using these services.

• In addition, everyone can benefit from the large number of interactive videoconferencing (IVC) connections and regional collaborations available through the NYS Distance Learning Consortium.