Placement means that the local school recognizes that the student has learned the material covered in a particular course and agrees to place the student in the next most appropriate course following successful completion of course work through The Center for Distance Education. For example, if a student has successfully completed the center's computerized Algebra II course, the school agrees to place the student in the next course in the school's mathematics sequence. It is very important that student's receive appropriate placement after successfully completing a distance education course. The options you and your child choose should be compatible with the child's interests, abilities and potential, as well as constructive, reasonable, and possible. Do not underestimate the value of your child's input.
Talented youngsters can articulate their needs.
In-school testing to further demonstrate competence gained through a distance education course may be required by your child's school as the basis for awarding credit and placement. A rigorous final examination is given at the culmination of each course offered through The Center for Distance Education. Occasionally, a school may want to administer the school's version of the final exam for the given course. If this is the case, your child should take the examination as soon as possible after completing the computer-based course, while the material is fresh in mind. Gather information about the Center for Distance Education and its course offerings.