Distance Learning Program

Eaton Academy‘s Distance Learning Program (DLP) allows students in grades K-12 to complete Cognia-accredited courses from home.

The program provides curriculum, accreditation, and record-keeping for families who do not want to send their children in person to school yet hesitate to homeschool on their own.

Courses are offered at all levels. Students may take just one course or a full course load. By enrolling in and completing courses in this program, students receive documentation of their accredited coursework. Upon proper completion of the course(s), they receive documentation such as report cards or transcripts indicating the credits earned.

Joint College Enrollment options are available.

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The Distance Learning Program Offers a Variation on Home Schooling

The Distance Learning Program is jointly managed by Eaton Academy, the students’ Mentors, and the students’ Test Proctors.

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Eaton provides students and their families with educational materials that have been designed specifically for independent implementation. The curriculum includes:

• teacher guides
• easy-to-understand directions
• self-tests
• final tests

We work closely with the students’ Mentors, and we verify course completion.

The Mentor

The Mentor, or Tutor, serves as the teacher who actually instructs the student using the provided materials. A parent with a high school diploma and some academic credit beyond high school may be the Mentor. Individuals other than a parent may serve as the Mentor provided they hold a college degree.

The Test Proctor

This individual administers the tests which will be mailed directly to him/her. It is also the responsibility of the Test Proctor to certify that proper testing procedures were followed and that the student actually completed the test. The Test Proctor cannot be the student’s parent. If the Mentor is someone other than the parent, he or she also may serve as the Test Proctor. A Test Proctor must hold a college degree.

Please read the Frequently Asked Questions about the Distance Learning Program below for more details.

Two Distance Learning Program Options

Eaton offers two options for Distance Learning:

1. Distance Learning as Independent Study
2. Distance Learning in Groups/Pods

Distance Learning as Independent Study

The Distance Learning Program has been an Eaton Academy offering since the inception of the school. It has traditionally been geared toward individual students as one of Eaton’s three Independent Study Program options. This independent study version of the Distance Learning Program continues to be a valuable and popular offering.

Distance Learning in Groups/Pods

To accommodate the needs of families facing the challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Eaton has expanded the Distance Learning Program to accommodate small groups, or “pods”.

A Distance Learning “pod” may consist of children from just one family or be comprised of a small group of neighborhood children. Similarly, some pods may want to use an instructor with whom they are already familiar. Others may want to have Eaton secure a teacher. Still others may want to do their own teaching.

Whatever the arrangement, Eaton’s Distance Learning Program will provide the curriculum, accreditation, academic support, and record-keeping for the pod.

Distance Learning: A Perfect Option For Students In Many Different Situations

The Distance Learning Program is perfect for students in many different situations such as:

• high school students who want to take courses for credit or earn a diploma at their own pace
• home schooled students
• students unable to attend traditional settings due to specific scheduling or health concerns

Examples of Distance Learning Program Students

Over the years, many students have benefitted from and succeeded in Eaton’s Distance Learning Program. Here is just a sampling of actual Distance Learning Program students.

Student #1

Student #1 was a child actor and singer who was an 5th grader in a local public elementary school when she landed the starring role in a major Broadway musical in 2015. She spent several months living and working in New York City, and she continued her education through Eaton’s Distance Learning Program. Eaton Academy created her program of study, and a tutor from an outside organization provided the onsite supervision as the mentor.

Student #2

Another child actor, Student #2, was a 3rd grader in a local public school when he landed a starring role in a motion picture being filmed in Louisiana. While on location, he attended class on set with a tutor provided by the Screen Actors Guild. Eaton Academy outlined his program, provided all of his materials, and worked closely with the tutor to ensure his success in 3rd grade. (Read more about Student #2 in this blog post.)

Student #3

Student #3 spent several years at Eaton Academy as a student in the Mentor Room. Toward the end of her high school years, her family moved back to Ireland. This student was able to finish high school through the Distance Learning Program and came back to attend graduation.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Distance Learning Program

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