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Affordable Alternative Education

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Jul 16, 2008 - 8:32:07 PM

Affordable Alternative Education

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Parents and students looking for alternative education solutions have a wide range of choices available today. However, one often overlooked area is cost. While there are many quality programs out there, a quality program that is also affordable is often the best option for most families.
  

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The ED Anywhere programs not only offer quality curriculum and academic options but are also one of the lowest costing programs online.  In addition, unlike many other providers, the company offers a variety of educational solutions all in one place, including:

1. Middle and High School Curriculum - ED Anywhere provides its services in cooperation with Home Study International.

  • The High School Diploma Track offers a complete, accredited high school curriculum that allows students to get back on track and graduate with an accredited diploma, not a GED.
  • With the NOVEL (New Options for Vocational & Educational Learning) program students work at their own speed and on their own schedule.
  • Students can work from home with minimal attendance requirements for supervised classroom events, such as major tests.

2. GED Track - The program covers all five GED examinations and the software includes graphics, interactive lessons, sound and video.

  • Each subject area begins with a half-length pretest and concludes with a full-length posttest. All test items are randomized so students won't become familiar with the content.
  • The GED program contains weblinks to online resources and features alternative mathematics responses just like the GED Math exam.
  • The management system includes the ability to view progress down to the lesson level.

3. Remedial and Credit Recovery - ED Anywhere offers several levels of remediation, including a Basic Learning Skills program.

  • The online assessment and remediation program works with students in third - 11th grades and focuses on Reading, Grammar, Math and English.
  • Students take an Initial Assessment and if s/he passes, credit will be awarded. If the student has not passed the assessment, based on their results, they will receive an Individualized Course Outline.
  • The software identifies students’ strengths and deficiencies, then develops instruction specific to the students’ needs and presents a tailored lesson plan.
  • Students review the assigned lessons, receive a second prescription, and then take another follow-up test.  The student follows this same process until there are no more lessons to review.
  • In most cases, the student using this method of repeating a class can complete the pre-assessment class in half the time it would take to repeat a traditional class.
  • 4. Career Pathways Testing - ED Anywhere offers a careers testing program along with classes that can assist students in developing their career pathway.

  • The Interest Inventory measures and identifies a user's attraction to careers that correspond to the U.S. Department of Labor's Interest Areas. The results are compiled into a comprehensive Individual Profile Analysis.
  • The aptitudes measured are critical for today's high growth and high replacement rate occupations, including physical performance scores such as motor coordination, finger dexterity and manual dexterity.
  • The program is easy to use and is presented in a friendly interactive format.
  • 5. K to 8th Technology Classes - Homeschool families wanting to enrich their children’s computer knowledge can use the K to 8 technology courses covering both beginner and intermediate levels.

  • Courses include over 500 interactive, self-paced online lessons combining technology with Language Arts and Math.
  • Courses provide complete lesson plans, lesson rubrics, and activity instructions for all lessons which maximize teacher effectiveness.
  • 6. Friends & Family Rewards Program, YYC - Parents wanting to lower their tuition costs can use the Rewards Program.

  • For each student that families recommend who enrolls, a $20 credit will be applied each month through the duration of that student’s classes.
  • If families recommend more students for credit than their tuition needs, they will receive a check for the additional amount.
  • ED Anywhere also offers a summer school program for which they are still taking students. They offer comprehensive state, SAT, and ACT testing programs as well.

    ED Anywhere also provides academic services, educational options and practical solutions for both private and public schools.

    To view course descriptions and to learn more about all the options and comprehensive services available, please go to http://www.edanywhere.com or call Toll Free: (877) 4ED-0805. You can also reach them via email at: info@edanywhere.com. Please feel free to contact us should you need a free professional consultation.


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