IHBH - Extended Learning Opportunities

The Board supports students to pursue Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs) as a means of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction or study that is outside the traditional classroom methodology.  The purpose of extended learning opportunities is to maximize student achievement and meet diverse pathways for learning.

Extended Learning Opportunities are stimulating and intellectually challenging, and may include, but are not limited to, independent learning/instruction, mentoring/mentorship, performing groups, internships, apprenticeships, online courses/distance education, or other opportunities approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee, in conjunction with Board policies.

Extended Learning Opportunities shall fulfill or exceed the expectations set forth by State minimum standards and applicable Board policies.  Extended Learning Opportunities may be taken for high school credit. If the Extended Learning Opportunity is taken for credit, the provisions of Policy IMBC, Alternative Credit Options, will apply.  The granting of credit shall be based on a student’s mastery of course competencies, as defined by Policies ILBA, Assessment of Educational Programs and ILBAA, High School Competency Assessments.  Extended Learning Opportunities require that acknowledgement of achievement shall be based on a student’s demonstration of district or graduation competencies, as approved by a certified educator.

See Also:

IHBG - Policy For Homeschool Students
IHBI - Alternative Learning Plans
IK – Earning of Credits
IKA - Grading and Reporting System
IKF - High School Graduation
ILBA - Assessment of Educational Programs
ILBAA - High School Graduation Competencies
IMBA - Distance Learning
IMBC - Alternative Credit Options
IMBI - Alternative Learning Plans

Legal References:

NH Code of Administrative Rules, Section Ed 306.04(a)(13), Extended Learning Opportunities
NH Code of Administrative Rules, Section Ed 306.26(f), Extended Learning Opportunities –Middle School
NH Code of Administrative Rules, Section Ed 306.27(b)(4), Extended Learning Opportunities – High School


First Reading: May 11, 1995; December 17, 2015
Second Reading: June 8, 1995; January 7, 2016
Date Adopted: October 3, 1995; January 7, 2016
Revised: September 6, 2020