Online and Blended Learning in New York State
NYSED has launched a statewide virtual learning initiative to support the growth of effective online and blended instruction. Through regulations and supporting policy guidance, research and surveys, webinars, and other opportunities in the Regents Reform Agenda, NYSED will support the growth of a statewide virtual learning network. This network including BOCES, district, and charter school programs, will harness the 
capacity and needs of all school districts and BOCES, and connect with higher education and cultural education to create expanded learning opportunities.
Part 100 Regulations
- Section 100.5 (d)(10) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, Relating to Credit for Online and Blended Coursework PDF
/Word 
(June, 2011) - Section 100.5(d)(9) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education relating to Credit for Independent Study PDF /Word (July 2010)
- Section 100.5(d)(8) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, relating to Making Up Course Credit PDF /Word (April 2010)
- Section 100.5 (d)(1) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, Relating to Credit by Examination
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.html#examCredit
Online Learning Q&A
Purpose of the Guidance
The purpose of this guidance is to answer questions that educators, administrators, and community stakeholders may have about Part 100 Regulations of the Commissioner of Education regarding options for earning units of credit through online and blended learning. We look forward to receiving further questions and will continue to update this Q & A.
Surveys
Annual Online Learning Needs Assessment survey reports, prepared in partnership between NYSED, BOCES, and the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL). The annual Needs Assessment survey collects feedback from district and high school leaders from across participating BOCES and large city school districts regarding their awareness and experience in using online learning options.
- Executive Summary, 2011 Online Learning Needs Assessment Survey (PDF 185KB)
- Executive Summary, 2010 Online Learning Needs Assessment Survey (PDF 59KB)
Summits
Sponsored by New York State Education Department, the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL), with support from Intel.
- New York State Online and Blended Learning Summit II, Albany (9/14/11)
Includes open and closing sessions by NYSED, presentation by iNACOL on the state of online education in the United States, and panels on "Creating Educator Capacity for Online and Blended Learning" for:
- Pre-service and In-service Teacher Education
- In-service Teacher Professional Development
- Course/Instructor Evaluation in an Online Environment
The webpage for the Summit II (contains videos and all files of the sessions)
- New York State Online and Blended Learning Summit I, Albany (12/8/10)
Archive: contains all videos and presentation materials:
http://www.nyiteez.org/AlbanySummit/december2010.htm
Resources
National
New York State