Info for Online Provider LEAs
If you are a student/parent, please click here for more information about Statewide Online Education Program.
How do I receive a new school ID for an online school or online program?
To receive a CACTUS school ID and number for new schools/programs, LEAs must send in a school request form. Email the completed form to emily [dot] tew[at]schools [dot] utah [dot] gov(Emily Tew) or fax it to 801-538-7845 (attn: Emily Tew).
What is the difference between an online school and an online program?
Online school criteria
- Online schools must adhere to the same procedures and processes as other public education accredited schools. Utah State Board of Education rules (R277-413) require schools that serve grades 9-12 to be accredited via the Northwest Accreditation Commission and comply with Utah State Board of Education standards. One accreditation indicator that is particularly important is that schools have the ability to grant high school diplomas.
- Online schools serve full-time students. Full-time students have greater than 160 days of membership at the school.
- Online schools receive Clearinghouse reports, accountability reports, graduation rates, etc.
Online program criteria
- Students in online programs will remain a member of a primary school for data purposes. For example, a student who is taking two credits of online courses at EHS and 4 credits of traditional courses at a high school will be attributed to the high school for accountability reports, graduation rates, or for any other reason that LEAs and USOE have to account that student.
Course Credit Acknowledgement Form
Course Credit Acknowledgement Form
If you are having problems with the CCA, please call 801.538.7660.
Process and Procedures
Information Flier for Students
Program Types for Online High School Courses in Utah
Provider Instructions for Initiating a CCA
Provider LEA SOEP EPS Instructions
Provider LEA Website Listing Requirements
Superintendent and Director Summary
SOEP Financial Flow Chart
Statewide Online Education Program FAQ's
Online Education CRT Administration
The entity that provides instruction for a CRT course is responsible for its CRT administration at the end of instruction. The State's computer-based testing (CBT) system will be used for the administration of CRTs to students enrolled in an online education program. CRTs may be administered during our six testing windows. Each Statewide Online Education Program provider or LEA providing online CRT courses must determine a local testing window, according to the 2011-2012 schedule below. Note that no CRTs are administered during the middle of March or the beginning of July to facilitate data processing.
- Trimester 1: October 7, 2011 - December, 2011
- Semester: December, 2011 - January, 2012
- Trimester 2: February, 2012 - March 9, 2012
- Spring: April 1, 2012 - June, 2012
- Year-Round: May, 2012 - June, 2012
- Summer (Begins 2012-2013 School Year): July 16, 2012 - September, 2012
Online testing questions may be directed to Julie Quinn (Julie.quinn@schools.utah.gov).
A list of current providers for Statewide Online Education Program with a link to their course catalog is available on the Students and Parents page.
Board Rules
Utah State Board of Education Rule R277-726
Do you have a compliment, complaint, question, or other issue concerning the Statewide Online Education Program?
Compliment, Complaint, or Question Form
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