REVISED 6/2008

*Many providers listed have courses that may not be aligned to CA standards, but to national standards. Please verify prior to enrolling a student in a course for HQT purposes that the course is aligned to CA standards at Curriculum Correlations

Name	Website	HQ Status (CA standards-aligned and taught or created by CA Credentialed HQT, or approved by Board)	Notes
National University Virtual High School	www.nuvhs.org	HQT Approved curricula designed to meet or exceed California and national standards instructor-led courses taught by highly qualified, certified teachers who are specially trained in providing online instruction All teachers have CA Credential Teacher interaction via email, phone, and threaded discussion per website and Liz	Traditional* 8 week semester course Teacher to student and student to student interaction frequently occurs in this format using synchronous and asynchronous communication features. These courses are offered according to our established academic calendar. Guided Study* 4 - 16 week semester course Teacher to student and student to student interaction frequently occurs in this format using almost exclusively asynchronous communication features. This format is recommended for students who wish to have more flexibility in enrollment and course completion dates. Students may enroll throughout the year. Self-Directed* 4 - 16 week semester course This course format follows the traditional independent study model. Students will be expected to learn the material independently and to complete the required assignments, assessments and project. The instructor will grade and provide feedback on these elements, such that student will earn letter grade for the course. This format is recommended only for highly self-motivated, independent students. Students may enroll throughout the year.
Aventa Learning	www.aventalearning.com	· All instructors are HQT and courses are created by HQT · Many classes are correlated to CA standards · All teachers do not have CA credential · Per Carl Cottingham · Teacher contact via email, phone, and live weekly office hours via Elluminate	Two options: 1) Their teacher, support, platform 2) Our teacher, support and platform, but their curriculum Also have Unlimited Annual Licensing 2 year contract
Apex Learning	www.apexlearning.com	Each Apex Learning Online Course is developed by experienced instructional designers and subject matter experts to align to state and national standards. Apex Learning teachers are certified to teach high school Instructional content is based on relevant national standards, the Standards for Success, and key state standards. Teacher interaction via email, message board, and weekly office hours All teachers do not have CA Credential Per website / Jason Cooper Aaron 800 453-1454 ext. 5698	AP and Comprehensive Courses Essentials (credit recovery)
BYU	http://ce.byu.edu/is/site/index.cfm	All courses are taught by an HQT Courses are aligned to CA standards and UC guidelines Internal correlations done All teachers do not have CA Credential Teacher interaction via email only Per Russ Bryant
The Online Providers below may be used if student has access to a HQT ES…..
Cyber High	www.cyberhigh.org	Cyber High curriculum is aligned with the Content Standards and Frameworks of California and offers many core courses which are UC College Prep, A-G approved. All courses created by HQT No teacher interaction; we have to use our teachers	Please Contact: Ken & Charlene Bunger Phone:  (408) 440-0063
Odysseyware	www.odysseyware.com	· Courses created by HQ teachers · No teacher interaction · Many classes correlated to CA Standards per Marcet · Many classes have standards that are not met	Unlimited or single course
Global Student Network	www.globalstudentnetwork.com	Global Virtual Curriculum courses are deeply rooted in the National Academic Content Standards. Each course, was developed by a Master’s level, Board Certified or Highly Qualified Teacher, along with a team of curriculum to meet the National curriculum and content standards Some courses have correlations to the CA standards No teachers or teacher interaction; we have to use our teachers Per web /Carla Tiedman	Unlimited Courses or Single Course