TBers, I have heard talk now and then about colleges and universities extending course offerings to High School students. I have even heard talk of developing an online curriculum at the SUNY Learning Network level and offering it to "any New York State High School student." I noticed in a recent journal (see below) this is already being done in one shape and form at Stanford. Can anyone on this list tell me what the consensus is about these types of programs? Do they work? Are the highly regarded? What are the issues surrounding them? What do you think of the idea of extending the SUNY Learning Network to include High School students? Thanks. STANFORD ANNOUNCES ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIFTED YOUTH Stanford University has announced that its existing Education Program for Gifted Youth program will in the fall begin offering a full high school curriculum and a diploma to students who complete it. Started in 1992, the Education Program for Gifted Youth currently offers online courses to about 4,000 students between the ages of 4 and 18. The new offerings will round out a high school curriculum and will establish the program as the first online high school that targets gifted students. Other institutions, such as the University of Miami and the University of Texas, operate online high schools without a focus on high-performing students. Stanford's new program will be open to students in grades 10-12 who must apply for admission; demonstrate excellent achievement after they are enrolled; and pay tuition for the program, which is expected to be about $12,000 per year. Stanford said it will offer financial assistance and will particularly look for students from disadvantaged schools. San Jose Mercury News, 12 April 2006 http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/14325928.htm Mr. James B. Greenberg Director Teaching, Learning and Technology Center Milne Library SUNY College at Oneonta Oneonta, New York 13820 email: [log in to unmask] phone: 607-436-2701 fax: 607-436-3081 IM: oneontatltc "Ignorance is curable, stupidity lasts forever"