20-A §19151. Definitions - Maine Statutes

Title 20-A: EDUCATION

Part 9: LEARNING TECHNOLOGY HEADING: PL 1999, C. 731, PT. FFF, §1 (NEW)

Chapter 802: MAINE ONLINE LEARNING PROGRAM

§19151. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [2009, c. 330, §4 (NEW).]

1. Online learning program or course. "Online learning program or course" means an interactive course or program that:

A. Is taught by a certified teacher and is delivered primarily electronically using the Internet or other computer-based methods in which a student enrolled in a course may have access to the teacher synchronously or asynchronously; [2009, c. 330, §4 (NEW).]

B. May be delivered to students at school as part of the regularly scheduled school day or may be delivered to students, in whole or in part, independently from a regular classroom schedule; [2009, c. 330, §4 (NEW).]

C. Is combined with other traditional delivery methods that include frequent student assessment and may include actual teacher contact time; and [2009, c. 330, §4 (NEW).]

D. Meets or exceeds the accountability standards and parameters for essential instruction established as part of the statewide system of learning results as set forth in section 6209. [2009, c. 330, §4 (NEW).]

[ 2009, c. 330, §4 (NEW) .]

2. Online learning provider. "Online learning provider" means a private organization that is approved by the department to provide online learning programs or courses to one or more school administrative units for kindergarten to grade 12 students.

[ 2009, c. 330, §4 (NEW) .]

3. Proctored environment. "Proctored environment" means an environment directly monitored by a teacher or administrative staff employed by an online learning provider or by an adult authorized by the program.

[ 2009, c. 330, §4 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2009, c. 330, §4 (NEW).