Access

Access

There is a need for students to have access to resources outside the classroom setting. The Alabama Department of Education provides online services to meet their needs. ACCESS is a program which enables faculty and students to engage in online coursework for areas of interest they may not be able to access. This program also provides students with course information for individuals who may desire to take distance learning courses while in high school. Before a student can have access to these services they are requested to provide the department with permission from their school. This service is free to students and they are required to have access to a local computer, necessary software, textbooks, and internet services. Any parent faculty who feels that a student will benefit form these online courses can notify school administrators.
According to the information provided on the website, Alabama is a national leader for online services for high school students. It is also a resource for faculty and school administrators to be able to broaden coarse material. Personally, I wish there were online courses available to students when we were in high school. This website would have been very helpful whenever there was a difficult subject matter that students needed special attention to. I do remember having to go on the computer bus for additional studies, but the information was not accessible at home. This is a really neat way to share information.