Distance Learning
Portland State University Independent Study
www.istudy.pdx.edu Offering quality High School and College independent study courses online and through
distance learning correspondence—this is an alternative for earning credit, meeting graduation requirements, and
getting a jump on your future.
Cool School
http://coolschool.k12.or.us
High School courses are offered through Cool School (sponsored by Linn-Benton & Lincoln County ESDs).
Accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, and Universities; aligned with Oregon Content
Standards; taught by licensed teachers.
APEX Learning
www.apexlearning.com
General high school level courses, as well as Advanced Placement courses are offered online through APEX.
Advanced Placement exam review and test preparation are available through APEX.
Brigham Young University Independent Study
http://ce.byu.edu/is or www.elearn.byu.edu
Courses are available online for Grade 7 through College.
Duke University
www.tip.duke.edu/independent_learning
Courses are available online for Grade 4 through High School.
Primarily math and English.
EPGY – Stanford
http://epgy.stanford.edu/
The Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY) at Stanford University offers multimedia
computer-based distance-learning courses. Combining technical and instructional expertise, EPGY
provides high-ability students of all ages with an individualized educational experience, optimized in both
pace and content. Through EPGY, students have access to courses in a variety of subjects at levels
ranging from Kindergarten through Advanced-Undergraduate.
Corvallis SD Online
http://web.csd509j.net/corvallisonline/
Extensive High School level courses are offered through Corvallis SD. One of the few schools that offers Latin.
OSU K-12 Online
http://k12online.oregonstate.edu
OSU K-12 Online is a flexible learning program that currently includes more than 30 high school and some middle
school classes. Curriculum includes subject areas like English, math, science, social science, arts, health,
technology, foreign language and career learning.
SK Online
www.skonline.org
Salem-Keizer SD sponsors this online program for middle – and high school students. SK
Online is accredited through Northwest Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities.
Instructors are fully qualified in their subject areas, and are licensed by the State of Oregon.