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About the Program
The ResponsiveEd Dual Credit Academy is a dual credit program built in partnership with ResponsiveEd, TEL Education and McMurry University.
Students have the ability to take rigorous college-level courses online that are flexible: self-paced courses and assignments, 100% online, quick and easy access to grades, and exams proctored online at times that you request. All tuition, textbooks and class materials come at zero cost for students and families making access to college courses as simple as possible. Courses are accessed and managed through a learning management system maintained by TEL Education.
All courses are recognized by McMurry University, a SASCOC-accredited private, liveral arts university located in Abilene, TX. McMurry University is dedicated to providing students with a high-quality education in a supportive environment, and is dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential. All college courses are transferrable to most colleges and universities in the state of Texas and the U.S.
SESSIONS & PACING GUIDE
Our district has the flexibility to set rolling dates for 8, 12, or 16 week sessions. If desired, we could even open up a session that can last up to 52 weeks. This program provides us the ability to set session start and end dates that best meet the needs of our unique student populations. Each course comes with a pacing guide for students to help them set goals and deadlines to complete modules and tests by.
EXAM PROCTORING
All midterm and final exams must be overseen by an authorized proctor who will ensure the identity of the test-taker and the integrity of the test-taking environment throughout the duration of the test.
TEL provides 2 options for administering exams:
Self-proctoring provided by the school using the testing guidelines.
MonitorEDU - Online third-party proctoring service that is available 24/7 with no additional cost.
Guidelines for self-proctoring
All proctoring must be completed in-person unless using TEL’s third-party proctoring service, MonitorEDU.
All proctors must be approved ahead of time by our Account Manager. Please read through the Guidelines for Administering Exams and complete the Proctor Verification Form before allowing students to begin an exam. The completed Proctor Verification Form must be sent back to our Account Manager on the same day the exam was taken.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Students in the ResponsiveEd Dual Credit Academy will have free access to the following support services:
Student Success Coaches: Mentor and collaborate 1:1 w/ students to encourage and support learning goals.
Online Learning Workshops: Ongoing virtual webinars built for students who want some tips and tricks on how to be successful in their courses.
Writing Consultation: Students can sign up for one free writing consultation to get live feedback on how to improve their writing assignments for a course.
Instructor Office Hours: Courses are asynchronous, however they will be assigned an instructor with whom they can meet during virtual office hours to discuss course-specific content.
Here’s a guide that looks more in depth on these services.
STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONS
TEL is able to offer special student accommodations to students who are on a 504 plan. To view a full list of accommodations, click here.
If you have students needing the accommodations listed, please send an email to disabilityservices@tel-education.org providing the student’s name, course(s) they are or will be enrolled in, along with the requested accommodations.
PROGRAM ROLES
The ResponsiveEd Dual Credit Academy is managed in-house by our district and campus employees. The following roles are suggested to maintain smooth operations:
District Manager: Activates courses to be made available, serves as liaison between TEL Education and campuses, organizes training for all operating team members, oversees operation of the program.
Enrollment Manager: Enrolls students in courses, withdraws students from courses, communicates all enrollment windows and deadlines.
Student Advisor: Assesses student’s program eligibility, advises students with selecting appropriate courses aligned to their PGP, and works with Enrollment Manager to confirm enrollments or withdraws.
STAFF ORIENTATION COURSE
TEL offers a Partner Orientation Course that provides an asynchronous training experience on the TEL platform and the services provided. It’s encouraged that all involved staff visit the Partner Orientation Course as it contains essential information about the TEL experience including platform features, how to best use your Site Manage account and how to view grades and reports.
COSTS & PAYMENTS
$67 per 1 college-hour course
$200 per 3 college-hour course
Registration Fee included with cost of course
Textbook and material costs included with cost of course
ResponsiveEd will pay for a student’s first Dual Credit course and up to 2 Dual Credit courses after successful completion (C or better) of the first. The costs of these courses will be invoiced to ResponsiveEd’s CCMR Department and paid using Title IV CCMR funding and CCMR Bonus Outcomes funding. There is no cost to the campus and absolutely no cost to the student.