Florida Approved Online Course Providers

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-6.0982Florida Approved Online Course Providers

NOTICE OF CHANGE

Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 47 No. 141, July 22, 2021 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.

In response to JAPC the rule is amended as follows:

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) Application. The applications to become an approved online course provider, renewal, or for new course approval will be available at https://fldoe.org/schools/school-choice/virtual-edu/provider-resources/ beginning September 1 of each year for the following school year and must be accessed and submitted electronically. The deadline for filing the applications is September 30.

(a) No change.

(b) In accordance with Section 1003.499(3)(a)6., F.S., the applicant ensures instructional and curricular quality through a detailed curriculum and student performance accountability plan that addresses every subject and grade level that the applicant intends to provide. The curriculum plan must include evidence:

1. That the applicant meets the standards of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL);

2. That the applicant’s online program and courses meet the standards of the National Standards for Quality Online Courses, formerly provided by the International Standards of Quality for Online Courses;

3. 2.That its courses and services are aligned to the Florida Student Performance Standards adopted in Rule 6A-1.09401, F.A.C., which is incorporated by reference herein, and measure student attainment of those standards. Each course must align to the course descriptions and benchmarks established pursuant to Rule 6A-1.09412, F.A.C., which is incorporated by reference herein, including:

a. through c. No change.

4. 3. That mechanisms are in place to determine and ensure students have satisfied course requirements. Mechanisms should include:

a. through e. No change.

(c) No change.

(4) through (7) No change.