California Distance Learning

The Sacramento County Office of Education has created the California Distance Learning Project. The goal of the California Distance Learning Project is unique in that the site is designed for people looking for an educational resource for both people looking for traditional education and those who may not be attempting to attend a traditional school. In order to remain competitive as a state, California has decided to provide the California distance learning website service for all who want to learn, and the information can be accessed at any time of the day or night. With a large immigrant population in California, many of the residents speak English as their second language. The website allows these citizens to get advice in forum that can be read and accessed at their own pace, giving them time to read and understand what they are learning. The California Distance Learning Project is provided through the Innovation Program which began in 1995. Adult schools and school district can use 5% of their block grant annually on distance education programs approved by the California Department of Education. These programs have certain criteria to meet including requiring an instructor and the ability for communication to be back and forth between the instructor and students. There are 12 different ways to access the courses, from online to checking out videocassettes, so a computer is not a requirement to participation in this California Distance learning opportunity.

The website, cdlponline.org, contains articles on a variety of subjects where interested parties can find information and learn material that is not part of a traditional class or degree program. The California Distance Learning Project website includes articles on how to find a job and employment opportunities in California. Real estate advice and how to save money for large purchases can be accessed through the site.

The California Distance Learning Project provides access to several websites that direct potential students to distance education websites that provide formal education for those wanting to advance on a path to a degree or professional certification. The California Virtual Campus is a database of more than 4,400 courses available in the distance learning format offered in California. If the user wants to apply for federal financial aide or wants to apply for admission at any of the California Community Colleges, detailed help is available through the site. The University of Wisconsin sponsors the Distance Education Clearninghouse website, which can be accessed through the California Distance Learning Project website. This site provided national and international distance education opportunities.

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