Distance Learning and Independent Study Programs
Distance learning and independent study are viable ways to enrich or accelerate a student's learning, especially when the community or local schools do not offer challenging enough coursework for gifted learners or opportunities for in-depth pursuit of a particular field of study.
Duke TIP Programs
- Duke TIP Independent Study
Workbook-based enrichment/acceleration courses that can be completed with the assistance of a mentor; CD-ROM enrichment courses for independent study - Duke TIP e-Studies
Advanced high school or college-level coursework in an interactive, online setting for gifted students in grades 8-12
Additional Programs
- Advanced Academics
Online courses for grades 6-12 - Apex Learning
Online Advanced Placement and foreign language courses - Center for Talent Development LearningLinks Program—Northwestern University
Online and correspondence courses for students in grades 612 (including Advanced Placement) - Center for Talented Youth—Distance Education
Writing, math, science, computer science, and Advanced Placement coursework - Cyber Oregon Online—COOLSchool
Online general and Advanced Placement High School courses - Davidson Academy
Public university school in Nevada for profoundly gifted pupils. - Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY) Stanford University
Elementary, secondary, Advanced Placement, and university-level courses online - EPGY Online High School, Stanford University
Three-year, fully accredited, diploma-granting, online, independent high school.
Florida Virtual School
Online courses for students in grades 9-12, including Advanced Placement (free for Florida residents) - Illinois Virtual High School
General and Advanced Placement high school courses - Kentucky Virtual High School
General and Advanced Placement high school courses for Kentucky residents - Keystone National High School School House Station
Independent study and online learning opportunities - North Dakota Division of Independent Study
Middle school, high school, and dual credit online courses - University of California—Berkeley Extension Online Center for Media and Independent Learning
Independent study and online courses - University of Nebraska—Lincoln Independent Study High School
College preparatory and general high school courses - University of Texas at Austin Distance Education Center
Online middle school and high school courses