Online Course Information
On-Line Courses can be for Graduate or Inservice Learning up to 45 hours each, but must be available for Graduate Credit.
Both Online and S.O.M.A Application forms can be found on Frontline (MLP)
Procedure for taking an online course:
1. Select an on-line course.
2. Check list to see if it has been approved or denied.
3. If course in on the denied list, re-apply or choose another course.
4. For new classes, not on the list, apply on Frontline using a New-Online Course Form. Please allow 30 days for Staff Development Reader's Committee to review.
5. Upon approval, you will be notified through Frontline.
6. Once Prior Approval is received, register for class.
7. Upon completion, follow district procedures for securing credit/hours.
8. CTLE hours are derived from sponsoring institutions.
**Remember: Trusted Partners include: nysut.elt.org, nystc online academy, and all SUNYs and CUNY's. These classes are consistently highly rated, and likely to result in a prior approval.
Trusted Partners:
These institutions and organizations' courses will be approved, but an application must be submitted, as well as filing for prior approval.
The Organizations here are our
Trusted Partners:
SUNY
CUNY
NYSUT/ELT
Any NYSTC
New York State Teacher Centers'On-Line Academy
Begun in September, 2019, you may even take courses from the above list, for fewer than 45 hours per course.
These providers consistently offer high-quality, well-vetted, and meaningful online learning. If you apply to take a course through the following 'TRUSTED PARTNERS', you are extremely likely to receive prior approval.
Special Opportunity Micro-credential Application
INTRODUCING ON-LINE LEARNING for Teachers interested in furthering their skills:
Are you interested in teaching a class online? Does it require taking a course?
Now you can receive in-service credit for your efforts:
S.O.M.A.
What is S.O.M.A.?
Professional Development has changed over the years, and there are so many unique options for online learning. Among them, are classes that provide credentials to teachers to facilitate learning for others, or to develop an expertise in a platform, content, or skill. In order to build capacity at this level, we have initiated a new way to encourage teacher leadership in online learning. The SOMA application can be used to apply to take worthwhile, high-quality courses or classes which are not 'graduate classes' in a traditional content area. If you have any questions, email us at opdc@oceansideschools.org.
For traditonal on-line in-service or graduate courses, continue below.
