General Course Information
The manner in which you submit assignments varies depending on the course. Online courses require an e-mail account. Visit
Completing Your Coursework for more information.
Six Months. You have six months from the date of enrollment to complete an ODE course, including the final examination. The date of enrollment is the date the enrollment was posted to our student recordkeeping system. Dual-credit and college courses cannot be completed in less than one week for every semester hour of credit.
Taking Multiple Courses. If you enroll in two or more courses at the same time, the expiration date will be the same for all courses.
It depends on whether you wish to seek a diploma through TTUISD, or enroll in a course and/or CBE to supplement your school or homeschool curriculum. If you want to take a course and/or CBE, you do not need to apply to TTUISD. If you wish to enroll in our full-time K-12 diploma program, you will need to apply to TTUISD and be accepted into the program. After you have been accepted, you need to consult with a TTUISD counselor about enrolling in courses and/or CBEs.
Yes, you can earn both college and high school credit by taking a freshman or sophomore level college course. These courses are taught by Texas Tech University faculty or faculty approved by the respective department chair.
View a list of dual-credit courses.
The
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are state-mandated assessment standards that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has determined to be important for the student to learn and apply throughout a course. All courses and CBEs offered by ODE are written to the TEKS as established by TEA. View how courses/CBEs meet the TEKS by look at the TEKS Tracker next to the course description in the
online catalog.
If you are unable to complete a course on or before the expiration date, you may request one six-month extension for a fee. An extension must be requested before the course expiration date.
Request an extension.
If you are a college student (with the exception of students pursuing a degree from Texas Tech University), you are not required to receive approval. However, before enrolling we suggest that you determine the applicability of ODE college courses to your degree plan.
General K-12 CBE Information
You have 60 days to take your CBE once the enrollment is processed. No extensions or refunds will be granted for CBEs.
It depends on whether you wish to seek a diploma through TTUISD, or enroll in single course and/or CBE to supplement your school or homeschool curriculum. If you want to take a course and/or CBE, you do not need to apply to TTUISD. If you wish to enroll in our full-time K-12 diploma program, you will need to apply to TTUISD and be accepted into the program. After you have been accepted, you may consult with a TTUISD counselor about enrolling in courses and/or CBEs.
The
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are state-mandated assessment standards that the TEA has determined to be important for the student to learn and apply throughout a course. All courses and CBEs offered by ODE are written to the TEKS as established by the TEA. View how courses/CBEs meet the TEKS by look at the TEKS Tracker next to the course description in the
online catalog.
When planning your schedule, please keep in mind that proctors may be unavailable during summer months and holidays. If your course expires during a holiday or summer month, free extensions will not be given because your proctor is not available to proctor your examination.
Texas Tech University Independent School District (TTUISD) Diploma Program
TTUISD stands for Texas Tech University Independent School District. This is a Texas Education Agency (TEA) accredited homeschool diploma program. Elementary, Middle and High School students can be a part of this program.
Students must withdraw from their local school and be admitted to TTUISD. Their transcript is evaluated by our school counselors and coursework is selected on recommendations from them. The student does not attend his local public or private school when he is admitted to TTUISD, but does all his coursework through TTUISD at a distance.
There is a one time, non-refundable $50 fee. Fill out the
admission form and mail or fax with payment. Be sure to read carefully and sign where indicated.
One course is 0.5 credits. To be a full-time student, we require a student to be enrolled in four courses. To keep up with a four year system, students will need to enroll in at least six courses per half year.
You can enroll online by using our
online enrollment form. Or you can enroll in specific classes by viewing our
online course catalog. Additionally, our TTUISD couselors are available every working day to guide you and take your orders by phone. Our toll free number is 800.692.6877. Choose option 1, then option 3.
Courses are $130 per half credit for high school students and $120 per half credit for middile and elementary school students.
Textbooks are an additional cost. An approximate cost per year is $1,200 - $1,500.
Enroll now.
Our curriculum is reading and writing intensive and cannot be modified in any way. Due to the nature of our program, being that it is correspondence courses, we would have to review the student's IEP to determine if the student could be successful with out program.
Yes, full-time studetns who are turning in two to three lessons per course (minimum of four) each month are eligible to get a verification of enrollment form for their driver's license needs. Please call or e-mail a TTUISD counsrlor or fax the request to 806.742.7288.
TTUISD students are required to take their last 2.5 credits with actual courses. You will not be able to earn it through CBEs.
If you would like to change from the 24 to the 22 credit plan, we must have your request in writing. You may sumbit it to a TTUISD counselor by mail, e-mail or fax.
We require the Exit Level TAKS tests in English, Math, Social Studies and Science.
No, duplicate courses/credits may not be used for elective credits. The grades/credits will be reflected on the transcript but will not be included in determining your GPA.
No, final exams are included in the cost of the course.
Enrolling
We recommend that you purchase books and materials at the time you enroll (unless otherwise stated in the course descriptions) because books may be updated or become unavailable. if you choose to purchase books from another bookstore and/or borrow them from libraries or schools, it is your responsibility to obtain the correct edition of each book. Given that publishers often change versions and ISBN numbers for textbooks, we recommend that you purchase all required elementary textbooks from the ODE Bookstore. If you are enrolling in ICON(English) 1301 & 1302 or PSY 1300 online for dual-credit, you must buy textbooks and materials for these courses from ODE at the time of enrollment.
It depends on whether you wish to seek a diploma through TTUISD or enroll in a course and/or CBE to supplement your school or homeschool curriculum. If you want to take a course and/or CBE, you do not need to apply to TTUISD. If you wish to enroll in our full-time K-12 diploma program, you will need to apply to TTUISD and be accepted into the program. After you have been accepted, you need to consult with a TTUISD counselor about enrolling in courses and/or CBEs.
If you are a K-12 student and plan to take a course or CBE, you must obtain approval from a school counselor or principal before enrolling. If you are a college student, with the exception of students pursuing a degree from Texas Tech University, you are not required to receive approval. However, before enrolling we suggest that you determine the applicability of ODE college courses to your degree plans.
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sign-in page. If your e-mail address has changed, e-mail us to have that information updated and a new password will be sent. If your e-mail address has not changed,
sign-in.
Go to
Request a Password. Enter your first name, last name, and e-mail address. Once you submit this information and receive an e-mail with a new password, we recommend that you change your password.
First
Sign-in, then click View Profile (right hand side), then Change Password, which is below your name (middle of page). Enter your old password, your new password, and confirm your new password.
Make sure you haven't exceeded your daily limit. Also, make sure the card information you are entering matches the cardholder information (e.g., billing address).
Either your credit card has been declined or the contact information you provided does not match the cardholder's contact information. Check that the address you entered is the same as your cardholder's address. If the address you supplied matches your cardholder address, check with you credit card company.
Bookstore
We recommend that you purchase books and materials at the time you enroll (unless otherwise stated in the course descriptions) because books may be updated or become unavailable. if you choose to purchase books from another bookstore and/or borrow them from libraries or schools, it is your responsibility to obtain the correct edition of each book. Given that publishers often change versions and ISBN numbers for textbooks, we recommend that you purchase all required elementary textbooks from the ODE Bookstore. If you are enrolling in ICON(English) 1301 & 1302 or PSY 1300 online for dual-credit, you must buy textbooks and materials for these courses from ODE at the time of enrollment.
Typcially, it takes 7 to 10 business days once your enrollment has been processed, unless you choose to have materials shipped overnight or second day air.
Currently, the option to only order textbooks or materials online is not available. You can place an order for textbooks or materials by completing and submitting the
Book Order Form.
ODE Course Portal
Whether you are taking print-based or online courses, visit the
ODE Course Portal to view all courses in which you're enrolled, check grades, request an examination, verify course completion deadlines, and gain access to important course materials.
Students enrolled in for-credit courses may use the
ODE Course Portal at any time, 24/7. Grades on the ODE Course Portal are viewable for one year after the date of each course's completion. CBE grades are not viewable on the ODE Course Portal.
Go to
Request a Password. Enter your first name, last name, and e-mail address. Once you submit this information and receive an e-mail with a new password, we recommend that you change your password.
If your e-mail has changed or you're unsure how your first name is listed in our records, please
e-mail or call us at 800.692.6877.
To change you password, please
request a new password. The ODE Course Portal is constantly being updated; future versions of the ODE Course Portal will allow you to change your password after you've logged in to the ODE Course Portal. If you are enrolled in one of more ODE college courses and have been using your eRaider account to log in to the ODE Course Portal, you must change your eRaider password at the
eRaider website.
Visit the
ODE Course Portal. If your assignment has not yet been received or logged by ODE, you will see an asteriak (*). Once the assignment if received and logged, the asterisk will be replaced by the assignment's received date, and the Grade column will display RECEIVED. Once the assignment is graded, the grade date will replace the assignment's received date, and you'll see your corresponding grade. Reemember, instructors have five working days to grade assignments, regardless of the manner in which you submit assignments.
Visit the
ODE Course Portal to find out if we have received your lesson. If your lesson has not yet been graded or received, you will see an asterisk. Once the lesson is received, the asterisk will be replaced with the receive date and the grade column will display "RECEIVED". After the lesson is graded the grade date will replace the receive date and the grade will appear.
Re-submit your lesson on the next business day. Always keep a copy of the lessons you submit for your records.
You may request an examination online, 24/7, through the
ODE Course Portal and clicking the appropriate icon associated with your course. Or, if you wish, you can print out and submit via fax or mail a PDF version of the
Request an Examination Form (instructions for how to do so appear on the form itself), however, using the PDF form usually requires more processing time than useing the online Request an Examination form.
If you are unable to complete a course on or before the expiration date, you may request one six-month extension for a fee. An extension must be requested before the course expiration date.
Request an extension.
You may request a final exam once all lessons have been received. If a lesson is missing, you must submit or resubmit your lesson before a final examination is sent. Final examinations may be requested online through the
ODE Course Portal.
When planning your schedule, please keep in mind that proctors may be unavailable during summer months and holidays. If your course expires during a holiday or summer month, free extensions will not be given because your proctor is not available to proctor your examination.
Send us an
e-mail. Include your name, contact information, and the name(s) of the course(s) in which you are enrolled. NEVER send us your Social Security Number view e-mail. If you do not receive a response from ODE within two full working days (working days exclude weekends), call us at 800.692.6877 or locally at 806.742.2420. Some issues take time to research, so we appreciate your patience.
As long as your enrollment status is active (your course has not expired), you may view your course and course information. You have up to a year to view your grades after you complete a course.
Submitting Assignments
Visit the
ODE Course Portal to find out if we have received your lesson. If your lesson has not yet been graded or received, you will see an asterisk. Once the lesson is received, the asterisk will be replaced with the receive date and the grade column will display "RECEIVED". After the lesson is graded the grade date will replace the receive date and the grade will appear.
Visit the
ODE Course Portal to find out if we have received your lesson. If your lesson has not yet been graded or received, you will see an asterisk. Once the lesson is received then, the asterisk will be replaced with the receive date and the grade column will display "RECEIVED". After the lesson is graded, the grade date will replace the receive date and the grade will appear.
Re-submit your lesson on the next business day. Always keep a copy of the lessons you submit for your records.
Submit questions or comments to ODE by fax (806.742.7222) or by
e-mail. TTUISD students may also fax to (806.742.7288). If you do not receive an answer within 24-48 hours, call (806.742.7200 or 800.692.6877).
Final Examinations
You may request a final exam once all lessons have been received. If a lesson is missing, you must submit or re-submit your lesson before a final examination is sent.
When planning your schedule, please keep in mind that proctors may be unavailable during summer months and holidays. If your course expires during a holiday or summer month, free extensions will not be given because your proctor is not available to proctor your examination.
Counselors
To obtain access to the Counselors Portal
e-mail Admissions your first and last name and your school name. If you need further assistance please call 806.742.1480.
Generally, you are granted access within 24 hours. If, after a few days, you have not received access,
e-mail Admissions your first and last name, your school name, and the date you requested access.
Refunds/Withdrawals
All refund requests must be made in writing; no refunds will be made without a written request. Refund requests will be evaluated based on the postmark or the date of the e-mail requesting the refund. They will not be processed until all returnable materials have been received in the ODE office.
College of Outreach & Distance Education, 605 Indiana Ave, Box 42191, Lubbock, TX 79409-2191
Toll-free
800.692.6877 or locally 806.742.7200 