2026 Online Learning
ONLINE LEARNING
The Paterson School District board of directors believes that a variety of learning options,
including online courses and programs, are critical for 21st Century learners. The board
recognizes that the online learning environment provides students with unique opportunities to
become self-disciplined learners with life-long learning skills. Further, the board believes that
online learning provides tremendous opportunities for students to access curriculum and
specialized courses in a flexible learning environment that might not otherwise be available.
Therefore, the board supports a range of online learning opportunities that are equally accessible
to all students in the school district. The board directs the superintendent to provide information
to parents, students and staff regarding online learning options and the guidelines for
participation.
The superintendent or designee will develop procedures to implement this policy. The
procedures will include, but not be limited to, a description of student access to online learning
courses/programs, student eligibility criteria, the types of online learning/courses available to students,
methods the district will use to support student success, payment of course fees and other costs,
granting of course credit and conditions under which no credit will be awarded.
Legal References: RCW 28A.225 Compulsory School Attendance and Admission
RCW 28A.250 Online Learning
RCW 28A.230.090 High School graduation requirements or
equivalencies – Reevaluation of graduation
requirements – Review and authorization of
proposed changes – Credit for courses taken before
attending high school – Postsecondary credit
equivalencies.
RCW 28A.320.035 Contracting out – Board’s powers and duties – Goods
and services
RCW 28A.150.262 Defining full-time equivalent student – Students
receiving instruction through alternative learning
experience online programs – Requirements –
Rules
RCW 28A.150.220 Basic Education – Minimum instructional
requirements – Program accessibility – Rules
(Effective September 1, 2011)
WAC 180-51 High School Graduation Requirements
WAC 392-121-182 Alternative learning experience requirements
WAC 392-121-188 Instruction provided under contract
WAC 392-410-310 Equivalency course of study – Credit for
correspondence courses, electronically mediated
courses, and college courses.
WAC 392-502 Online Learning