Independent Study Programs

Self-Paced Learning.
Real-Time Visibility.

Some students don't fit traditional schedules. That shouldn't mean they disappear into unsupervised independent study. Extend your school's reach to meet them where they are—with pacing guides and dashboards that keep everyone informed.

Students learn on their schedule. You see their progress in real time. Self-paced doesn't mean self-lost.

78%
of educators say personalized
learning improves outcomes
24/7
AI tutoring available
whenever students study
60+
accredited courses
across all subjects

“Our student-athletes miss too much class for competitions. We need them to stay enrolled—but we can't bend the schedule for everyone.”

High School Principal

“Parents keep asking for flexible options. We're losing students to other schools because we can't accommodate their schedules.”

Curriculum Director

“We have no way to ensure independent study students stay on track. They disappear, and we don't know until it's too late.”

Superintendent

Sound familiar? You're not alone—and there's a better way.

Students Who Need Flexibility

One Schedule Doesn't Fit Everyone

Today's students have diverse needs that rigid 8‑to‑3 schedules can't accommodate. They shouldn't have to choose between their pursuits and their education.

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Student-Athletes

Training schedules, travel for competitions, and seasonal demands make traditional class attendance impossible. These students need to learn between practices, not between bells.

With AlwaysOnline: Self-paced courses that fit around training. Pacing guides keep them on track even during tournament season.

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Performers & Artists

Rehearsals, auditions, performances, and touring create schedules that change week to week. Their career development shouldn't come at the cost of their education.

With AlwaysOnline: Coursework adjusts to their performance schedule—not the other way around. AI tutoring fills gaps between shows.

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Health & Wellness

Students managing chronic illness, anxiety, or recovery need the flexibility to learn when they're able. Good days and bad days require a program that adapts.

With AlwaysOnline: Students learn when they're ready. Dashboards show you they're progressing—even when attendance isn't possible.

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Accelerated Learners

Motivated students who want to move faster shouldn't be held back by a cohort's pace. They need the freedom to accelerate—with structure to ensure mastery.

With AlwaysOnline: Work ahead at their own speed. Complete courses faster while maintaining rigor through built-in assessments.

The common thread: These students stay enrolled in your school, learning under your brand, with progress visible to everyone who needs to see it.

The AlwaysOnline Difference

Independent Study—
With Accountability

Most independent study programs hand students a packet and hope for the best. AlwaysOnline is different. Every course includes built-in pacing guides, AI tutoring, and layered dashboards so flexibility never means invisibility.

Students see where they are versus where they should be. Teachers see their entire class at a glance. Administrators see school-wide trends and can ask QuickSight Q any question in plain English.

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Pacing Guides in Every Course
Students always know if they're on track, ahead, or falling behind.
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AI Tutoring Whenever They Study
Seven AI assistants provide personalized support at 2 a.m. or 2 p.m.
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QuickSight Q Analytics
Ask any question about student progress in plain English. Instant answers.
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Your Brand, Their Experience
Complete white-label—students see your school's logo, colors, and domain.
Typical Independent Study
Packets handed out with no follow-up
No visibility until end-of-term grading
Students feel disconnected from school
No support when students get stuck
Administrators learn about problems too late
AlwaysOnline Independent Study
Interactive courses with built-in pacing guides
Real-time dashboards at every level
Students stay connected under your school's brand
AI tutoring available 24/7/365
QuickSight Q—ask any question, get instant answers
Progress Tracking Ecosystem

Everyone Sees What They Need to See

Self-paced learning doesn't mean self-tracking. AlwaysOnline provides layered dashboards so every stakeholder has the visibility they need—from students to the superintendent.

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Students

Personal Dashboard

See their personal pacing guide—where they are versus where they should be. Build self-awareness and ownership of their learning.

Key Benefit

Self-awareness & ownership

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Teachers

Class Dashboard

See their entire class at a glance. Identify which students need attention before small gaps become big problems.

Key Benefit

Proactive intervention

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Administrators

School-Wide View

See school-wide trends, completion rates, and program-level analytics. Every metric you need for accreditation and board reporting.

Key Benefit

Strategic decision-making

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Leadership

QuickSight Q

Ask any question in plain English—get instant answers. No waiting for reports. No technical skills required. No competitor offers this.

Key Benefit

Instant insights, no waiting

The result: When a student-athlete misses a week for a tournament, you know where they stand before they come back. When a student with health challenges has a difficult month, their teacher sees it in real time—not at the end of the semester.

What's Included

Complete Courses,
Not Just Content

AlwaysOnline independent study courses are fully accredited, AI-enhanced, and designed for self-paced learning from the ground up—not retrofitted classroom materials.

60+
Accredited Courses Across All Subjects
Mathematics, sciences, English, social studies, world languages, electives, and career-technical education.
Dual Accreditation
Cognia and WASC accredited. NCAA approved. UC A-G approved. Transcripts accepted at 300+ universities.
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Seven AI Assistants
Including Sage AI Tutor for 24/7 personalized learning support. Students are never alone, even at midnight.
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Custom-Branded Mobile Apps
Native iOS and Android apps published under your school's name in the App Store and Google Play.
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Enterprise AWS Infrastructure
Near 100% uptime. Automatic disaster recovery. Zero IT burden on your staff.
How Schools Use This

Independent Study Scenarios

Varsity Swim Season

Star swimmer trains 20 hours a week and travels for meets. She completes coursework between practices, and her coach and teachers both track her progress through dashboards.

Spring Musical Lead

Lead performer has rehearsals every afternoon for three months. She studies mornings and weekends, with the pacing guide adjusting to her schedule while AI tutoring fills learning gaps.

Chronic Illness Management

A student with a chronic condition has good days and bad days. On good days, he works ahead. On difficult days, the course is waiting. Teachers see his actual engagement, not just attendance.

Junior-Year Acceleration

Motivated junior wants to complete senior-year courses early. She moves at her own speed while the school maintains full oversight through progress dashboards and official transcripts.

Cognia Accredited WASC Accredited NCAA Approved UC A-G Approved

Don't Lose Students Because You
Can't Accommodate Their Lives

Student-athletes, performers, students with health challenges, and accelerated learners all need flexibility. With AlwaysOnline, they get it—and you keep full visibility.

Students stay enrolled in your school. Learning under your brand. Progress visible to everyone.

100K+ Students Educated
~100% Platform Uptime
Since 2013 Serving Schools