Overview
- This part of the E-Learning Service offers students and educators in the GST region the opportunity to work with online coursework in
various capacities:
- Schools can enroll students into individual Online courses for purposes of credit recovery, credit accrual, blended learning, or content review.
- Educators can create coursework to be offered either through either Blended (part-traditional/part-online) or Online-only methods.
- Schools can create and provide Training and Professional Development using these services.
- To support this, GST BOCES employs part-time NYS-certified educators who can act as the “Teacher of Record” for online student courses when a certified teacher is not available in the district.
- We also offer professional development and support for all aspects of your district Online & Blended Learning
needs.
NYS Credit Regulations
- How can Online Learning be useful in the awarding of high school credit? In addition to regular credit accrual, an
online course can:
- help prepare a student to get Credit by Examination.
- be used as the primary content for an Independent Study credit.
- target a student’s deficiencies to allow for Unit or Credit Recovery.
- allow a student to prepare for standardized tests or industry certificates.
- The New York State Education Department recognizes the need for various options for students to obtain high school
credits. The charts linked below are derived from the NYS Part 100.5 regulations and work initially done by the NERIC
Online/Blended Learning Subcommittee and more recently updated by the NYS Distance Learning Consortium subcommittee on Course Credit.
- Click on the thumbnails below to open the full-size documents in a new window.
- Credit Recovery vs. Seat Time
- Credit recovery does not equal attendance recovery. The regulations above specific to credit recovery are based on the premise that students who are making up a failed or incomplete course have met the minimum required attendance requirements in their district. All districts are required to have a Comprehensive Attendance Policy in place.
- Summer School regulations do specify a minimum of 20-hours (as of 2021.) A link to the summer school regulations are here: 2021 Summer School HandbookPDF
note: Summer school is not part of the E-Learning Service, please direct any inquiries to the GST BOCES Office of Summer School. - Credit Recovery is based on the mastery of content, not seat-time. Every student may have unique needs for credit recovery and plans should be developed on an individual basis. As of spring 2022 GST BOCES has no online credit recovery options for AP or ACE courses.
- Credit recovery does not equal attendance recovery. The regulations above specific to credit recovery are based on the premise that students who are making up a failed or incomplete course have met the minimum required attendance requirements in their district. All districts are required to have a Comprehensive Attendance Policy in place.
Student Courses
English Language Arts
AP Courses have a rigid structure and are not able to be customised very much. The school district is responsible for scheduling for AP testing and communicating with the College Board when needed.
* denotes a one-semester course
* denotes a one-semester course
middle school
English 6
English 7
English 8
MS Journalism: Tell Your Story**
high school
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
Creative Writing (Apex)*
Creative Writing (eDynamic)**
Media Literacy*
Reading Skills & Strategies*
Writing Skills & Strategies*
Personal Communication*
Creative Writing: Unleashing the Core of Your Imagination
Gothic Literature: Monster Stories
Journalism
Social Studies / Humanities
AP Courses have a rigid structure and are not able to be customised very much. The school district is responsible for scheduling for AP testing and communicating with the College Board when needed.
* denotes a one-semester course
Any school-based requirements (such as mandatory community service hours) will remain a responsibility of the school to oversee.
* denotes a one-semester course
Any school-based requirements (such as mandatory community service hours) will remain a responsibility of the school to oversee.
middle school
MS World History
MS U.S. History
MS Civics
MS Contemporary World
high school
Global Studies I (World History to the Renaissance)
Global Studies II (Modern World History from 1600)
U.S. History
Economics*
Government*
Multicultural Studies*
Sociology*
Economics and Personal Finance
Psychology*
Financial Literacy*
AP U.S. History
AP U.S. Government and Politics*
AP Macroeconomics*
AP Microeconomics*
AP Psychology*
African American History
History of the Holocaust
Criminology: Inside the Criminal Mind
World Language
AP Courses have a rigid structure and are not able to be customised very much. The school district is responsible for scheduling for AP testing and communicating with the College Board when needed.
Note: American Sign Language is offered here as a course ONLY - we do not currently employ a certified ASL Teacher.
Note: American Sign Language is offered here as a course ONLY - we do not currently employ a certified ASL Teacher.
French I
French II
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
AP Spanish Language and Culture
American Sign Language I
Semester 1: Introduction
Semester 2: Learn to Sign
Provided by: eDynamic Learning
** Currently GST BOCES does not employ a certified teacher to oversee this course.
Semester 2: Learn to Sign
Provided by: eDynamic Learning
** Currently GST BOCES does not employ a certified teacher to oversee this course.
American Sign Language II
Semester 3: Communicating
Semester 4: Advancing Communication Skills
Provided by: eDynamic Learning
** Currently GST BOCES does not employ a certified teacher to oversee this course.
Semester 4: Advancing Communication Skills
Provided by: eDynamic Learning
** Currently GST BOCES does not employ a certified teacher to oversee this course.
American Sign Language III
Semester 5: Community & Culture
Semester 6: Conversation and Culture
Provided by: eDynamic Learning
** Currently GST BOCES does not employ a certified teacher to oversee this course.
Semester 6: Conversation and Culture
Provided by: eDynamic Learning
** Currently GST BOCES does not employ a certified teacher to oversee this course.
Health and Physical Education
Online PE classes rely heavily on weekly journals. The core PE class cannot be condensed very much due to this need.
HS Health*
Health Opportunities through Physical Education (HOPE)
Physical Education*
PE, Health, & Fitness Electives
[Apex / Carone] [Course Descriptions & Outlines]
Business Electives
high school
Advertising and Sales Promotion
Business Communications
Semester 1: Introduction
Semester 2: Listen, Speak, & Write in the Workplace
Provided by: eDynamic Learning
Semester 2: Listen, Speak, & Write in the Workplace
Provided by: eDynamic Learning
Business Information Management
Business Ownership
Entrepreneurship
Marketing 1
Marketing 2
Semester 3: Global Business & Trade
Semester 4: Developing a Sales Team
Provided by: eDynamic Learning
Semester 4: Developing a Sales Team
Provided by: eDynamic Learning
Office Administration
Personal and Family Finance
Math
AP Courses have a rigid structure and are not able to be customised very much. The school district is responsible for scheduling for AP testing and communicating with the College Board when needed.
Appropriate calculators are needed for students in many of these classes.
Appropriate calculators are needed for students in many of these classes.
middle school
Math 6
Math 7
Math 8
high school
Algebra I
Semesters 1 & 2
Algebra I vs. I-A & I-B:
Provided by: Apex Learning- Algebra I is the single-year Algebra I course.
- Algebra I-A is the first half of Algebra I spread over a full year.
- Algebra I-B is the second half of Algebra I spread over a full year.
Algebra I-A
Semesters 1 & 2
Provided by: Apex Learning
Algebra I vs. I-A & I-B:
- Algebra I is the single-year Algebra I course.
- Algebra I-A is the first half of Algebra I spread over a full year.
- Algebra I-B is the second half of Algebra I spread over a full year.
Provided by: Apex Learning
Algebra I-B
Semesters 1 & 2
Provided by: Apex Learning
Algebra I vs. I-A & I-B:
- Algebra I is the single-year Algebra I course.
- Algebra I-A is the first half of Algebra I spread over a full year.
- Algebra I-B is the second half of Algebra I spread over a full year.
Provided by: Apex Learning
Algebra II
Geometry
Precalculus
Math of Personal Finance
Probability & Statistics
Science
GST BOCES cannot provide Science Lab experiences for these courses. If a lab is required, the school district will need to be responsible for providing the materials and supervision.
M denotes that additional district-supplied materials are required for this course.
M denotes that additional district-supplied materials are required for this course.
middle school
Science 6
MS Physical Science
MS Life Science
MS Earth and Space Science
high school
Earth Science
Physical Science
Environmental Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
The Living Earth
Chemistry in the Earth System
Physics of the Universe
AP Environmental Science M
AP Biology M
AP Chemistry M
Forensic Science 1: Secrets of the Dead
Forensic Science 2: More Secrets of the Dead
Forensics: The Science of Crime
Great Minds in Science: Ideas for a New Generation
Astronomy M
Forestry and Natural Resources M
Marine Science: Secrets of the Blue
Fine Arts Electives
Notes
middle school
Middle School 2D Studio Art
Middle School Photography 1
Middle School Exploring Music
high school
Art Appreciation
Music Appreciation
Art in World Cultures
Digital Photography 1
Digital Photography 2: Discovering Your Creative Potential
Interior Design
Fashion Design
Technology Electives
AP Courses have a rigid structure and are not able to be customised very much. The school district is responsible for scheduling for AP testing and communicating with the College Board when needed.
* denotes a one-semester course
Any school-based requirements (such as mandatory community service hours) will remain a responsibility of the school to oversee.
* denotes a one-semester course
Any school-based requirements (such as mandatory community service hours) will remain a responsibility of the school to oversee.
middle school
MS Coding
MS Exploring Information Technology
MS Game Design
high school
3D Modeling
3D Modeling 1a: Introduction
Principles of Architecture (coming in 2021-22)
Architectural Design I (coming in 2021-22)
Architectural Design II (coming in 2021-22)
An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Augmented & Virtual Reality Applications
Fundamentals of Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency
Fundamentals of Blockchain & Cryptography
Cloud Technologies & the Internet of Things
Coding I
Computer Maintenance 1a: Introduction
Computer Science Essentials
Construction: Fundamentals & Careers
Cybersecurity (Pointful)
Cybersecurity (eDynamic)
Digital Media / Web Design 1
Digital Media / Web Design 2
Semester 3: Build a Portfolio Website
Semester 4: Build an eCommerce Website
Provided by: eDynamic Learning
Semester 4: Build an eCommerce Website
Provided by: eDynamic Learning
Drones: Remote Pilot Certification Course
Game Design 1
Semester 1: Introduction
Semester 2: Storytelling, Mechanics, and Production
Provided by: eDynamic Learning
Semester 2: Storytelling, Mechanics, and Production
Provided by: eDynamic Learning
Game Design 2
The History of Gaming & Esports
Information Technology Applications
Introduction to Programming 1
Semester 1: Introduction
Semester 2: Problem Solving through Programming
Provided by: eDynamic Learning
Semester 2: Problem Solving through Programming
Provided by: eDynamic Learning
Introduction to Programming 2
Learning in a Digital World: Digital Citizenship
Operational Cybersecurity
Semester 1: Introduction
Semester 2: Securing and Planning in the Workplace
Provided by: eDynamic Learning
Semester 2: Securing and Planning in the Workplace
Provided by: eDynamic Learning
Principles of Information Technology
Robotics: Applications & Careers
Smart Cities: Technology & Applications
Transportation Technologies
Online Learning Vendors
- Apex Learning offers the following purchasing options:
- Single-Enrollment Subscriptions offer one course enrollment to one user at a time. Once that enrollment ends (regardless whether the student is withdrawn or completes the course) another student may use that subscription for any other course.
- Unlimited-Enrollment Subscriptions offer unlimited course enrollments to one user at a time. If that user's enrollment ends, another user can be enrolled in his or her place.
- District or Building “Full-Site Subscriptions” offer Unlimited-Enrollment Subscriptions to all students in grades 6-12 (or 9-12) at a discounted price.
- Apex Learning Virtual School (ALVS) is a Single-Enrollment subscription that includes an Apex teacher. Some courses are only offered in this format.
- Note: Technology & Coding courses, Social-Emotional Learning courses, and Tutorials must be purchased separately and are not part of the options above.
- Apex Learning courses have the following options:
- Classes denoted with the
(CORE) icon are standard classes that a student might take in a school setting. - Choosing a
(PRESCRIPTIVE) course will allow students to begin by taking a pre-test which allows Apex
to identify what areas of the course the student is not proficient in. This is the same curriculum found in the CORE
course but is customized for the individual student. These courses should not be used for credit accrual (initial
credit) in most circumstances and should be used instead for review or credit recovery. 
(HONORS) courses require students go deeper into content investigations; for example, they
may be asked to change or validate assumptions, add constraints, or extend the projects. Honors courses are based off
the CORE curriculum with the additional extenstions built-in.- For remediation purposes, there are
(FOUNDATION) courses. - Students wishing to take (AP) courses
must realize that these are college-level courses that require a
good deal of extra work compared to the other options. Schools are required to order all materials and set up testing
for these students.
- Classes denoted with the
- Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) offers courses for credit recovery or for credit accrual. These courses generally include more video content than
many other platforms.
- Licenses can be purchased with the following options:
- Individual Course Enrollment can either be purchased up-front or can be purchased when needed.
- Site License (6-8, 6-12, 9-12 options)
- Concurrent Seat Licenses means only so many people can be logged in at any given time. For example, if you purchase 30 concurrent seat licenses and you have a nine-period day, you could theoretically have (9x30) 270 students using that license.
- Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) can provide NYS-certified Virtual Teachers to teach a class, but this does not satisfy the Commissioner's Regulations regarding a local Teacher of Record.
- Edgenuity Course options:
- Some courses have HONORS options available. They are denoted with the icon.
- Some courses have HONORS options available. They are denoted with the
- eDynamic Learning offers a large number of elective courses that are offered through the GST BOCES Buzz LMS.
- Licenses can be purchased with the following options:
- Single-Enrollment Licenses offer one course enrollment to a single user.
- A Site License can be purchased for this content for all students in a school or district.
- Pointful Education offers a number of innovative elective courses unlike those from other vendors.
- Licenses can be purchased with the following options:
- Single-User Enrollment
- Site License
- Some Pointful Education classes have these options:
- Classes denoted with the
(CERTIFICATION) icon do *not* include the certification exams as part
of the course. However, this designation means that they are designed to provide all of the material needed to pass the
certification exam if the student chooses to take it. All of the certification classes work best when integrated into a
blended learning classroom setting to provide for a hands-on component. - Some classes will require specific software or hardware in order to be practical. Those needs will be shown with the
(MATERIALS) icon.
- Classes denoted with the
the Buzz Learning Management System
A learning management system is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, and delivery of educational
courses, training programs, or learning and development programs 1 and are integral components of an Online or Blended Learning experience.
This service currently uses the Agilix Buzz LMS for hosting our online student course electives. Districts may choose to use the Buzz LMS in their schools as a BOCES-managed solution.
This service currently uses the Agilix Buzz LMS for hosting our online student course electives. Districts may choose to use the Buzz LMS in their schools as a BOCES-managed solution.
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Buzz is managed at the BOCES level and any district participating in the Online Learning service can purchase licenses for their teachers to use it. Buzz is used for regional Professional Development and student-facing courses for both online and blended learning.
Several of the districts in the GST region have chosen to adopt the Schoology platform. In these cases the software licensing, management, and training occurs at the district level.
In addition, some of our course vendors (Apex Learning, Edgenuity) provide their own proprietary LMS for students who are enrolled in their classes.
