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DoDEA Online Learning Academy
As part of our mission to provide exemplary educational programs that inspire and prepare students for success in a global environment, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Online Learning Academy has offered web-based advanced placement and non-advanced placement courses since 1986.
The online courses have the same level of rigor and adhere to the same standards of the traditional DoDEA curriculum. But online courses have an additional benefit. They help students develop proficiency in information age technologies that enable a lifetime of learning and achievement.
Students engage in Online Learning Academy (OLA) courses in schedules similarly to the academic calendar of their schools. Students are assigned to class periods during the regular school schedule but students may complete assignments wherever and whenever they have access to a computer and the Internet. Online Learning Academy teachers are located at DoDEA facilities around the world and communicate with students regularly. Teachers are also available for interactive office hours via email, instant messaging or on the telephone. To help students maintain successful participation, each school has a designated facilitator who is the liaison between the teacher, the students, parents, and school administrators.
Distance Learning Primary Functions:
The Distance Learning program has three primary functions:
- Provide students in grades 7-12 with access to online learning opportunities.
- Provide all DoDEA personnel with access to current information and online courses.
- Support traditional classroom instruction with online resources.
What we offer:
- 9-12 students can enroll in courses taught and created by DoDEA teachers.
- 7-12 students can participate in online courses available through Apex Learning.
- DoDEA Personnel can participate in online communities to share ideas and collaborate on issues. A list of all opportunities is available in the "Communities" tab in Blackboard.
Thank you for visiting the DoDEA Online Learning Academy (OLA). The OLA offers distance learning courses and activities to DoDDS and DDESS students around the globe.
For questions or comments about this Web site, contact Virtual School (703) 588-3876.
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