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This book provides an overview of current K-12 courses and programs offered in the United States as correspondence study, or via such electronic delivery systems as satellite, cable, or the Internet. The
Directory includes over 6,000 courses offered by 154 institutions or distance learning consortium members. Following an introduction that describes existing practices and delivery methods, the Directory offers three indexes:
. Subject Index of Courses Offered, by Level
. Course Level Index
. Geographic Index
All information was supplied by the institutions. Entries include current contact information, a description of the institution and the courses offered, grade level and admission information, tuition and fee information, enrollment periods, delivery information, equipment requirements, credit and grading information, library services, and accreditation.
List of contents
Introduction
Scope
Course Delivery
Accreditation
How to Use This Directory
Main Entry Section
Indexes
Subject Index of Courses Offered, by Level
Course Level Index: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Geographic Index
About the author
MODOC PRESS, Inc., was founded in 1981. It is an editorial company that specializes in the compilation of directories for a counseling and guidance audience. Modoc has produced many and varied educational directories, particularly in the areas of distance learning and postsecondary education. Modoc's founder, William E. Burgess, has been involved in the field of education for over 30 years. He was a member of the original contract team that developed the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) for the U.S. Office of Education and was instrumental in establishing various computer-generated ERIC publications, including
Current Index to Journals in Education. He subsequently served as training director for ORBIT, one of the original online bibliographic services.
