Overview
CAOLA is a fully online learning option for students at Derry Township School District. Students enrolled in CAOLA are provided with a laptop and online courses through the Capital Area Intermediate Unit. These courses are designed and instructed by Edison and Accelerate Education, rather than Derry Township teachers; however, still offer grade level appropriate curriculum and instruction. The CAOLA online learning team also includes Derry Township Administrators, Instructional Coaches, Counselors, and Support Staff who seek to ensure that personalized learning provides growth opportunities for all students. If you believe CAOLA is the right educational platform to explore for your learner, please reach out to their counselor.
Students who have indicated that they would like to participate in school through our virtual learning program will be enrolled in the appropriate grade level coursework. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity please contact your child's School Counselor.
CAOLA Important Dates
Enrollment Dates
Aug 1- 17 - Enrollment Request
Aug 18 - Receive Welcome Letter
Aug 21 - Begin Work
Marking Period Enrollment Dates 24/25
Marking Period 1: August 25 - November 1
Marking Period 2: October 31 - January 17
Marking Period 3: January 16 - March 31
Marking Period 4: March 27 - June 4
Testing Dates
PSSA Testing Grades 3-8
April 21 - May 2
Keystone Testing Grades 9-12
May 12 - 23
Attendance (Derry Township District Attendance Guidelines and Forms )
Students who are enrolled in CAOLA are required to login to the Genius System five days per week (Monday - Sunday). Failure to login will result in the implementation of DTSD Attendance Letters and procedures.
Students who accumulated 10 or more days of unexcused absence will be ineligible for CAOLA enrollment. These students will be returned to the Derry Township School enrollment.
All assignments must be completed by the last day of the marking period.
Extensions
Extensions must be submitted by the end of the marking period. Students may request one extension per year.
Equipment Requests
Students who have requested to be full-time students in CAOLA are eligible to receive a computer. This should be requested at enrollment. Computers will be distributed at District Office. Students and families will be notified when the computer has arrived, it may take up to 10 days.
Student Responsibilty
Daily Login to Genius Learning Management System five days per week (the week begins on Monday morning).
Complete not less than 25 lessons per week.
Participation in school-wide testing.
Parent Responsibility
Verify daily login for attendance purposes.
Verify completion of work.
Wireless connectivity
Transportation to school when necessary.
Derry Township Responsibility
Weekly attendance will be collected and verified for PDE
Enrollment in Genius Courses
Co-curricular Activities including clubs, activities, and athletics
Special Education and 504 Support Services
CAOLA Learning Responsibility
Technical support
Teachers and Curriculum Materials
Curriculum
Contact for More Information
Parents
School Professionals
Contact Us
CAOLA Helpdesk
717-732-8400 ext 8117,
CAOLA Administrative Assistant
Tammy Soles
tsoles@hershey.k12.pa.us
CAOLA Coordinator
Laurie Wade
lwade@hershey.k12.pa.us
Academic Support
Technical Support Phone: 717-732-8403 ext. 3Email