Usually these are the principals or technology coordinators. In their meetings, we give updates, work out problems, and discuss network expansion. For distance learning class scheduling, guidance counselors meet in early December to begin the scheduling process. Periodically, we meet to determine which courses will be offered over the network, what the class times will be, and how many students can be enrolled. By late April or early May, the distance learning network schedule and number of students for each class has been determined.
Early scheduling is vital.
If you try to schedule distance learning classes in the fall, you will find students' classes have already been determined. Work with the guidance counselors. Not only do these people have to consider their own building schedules but also the distance learning schedule. Flexibility is a key word. Twice a year, distance learning teachers come together to discuss problems, share teaching strategies, and support one another.