ACCESS

ACCESS is an educational program that stands for ALABAMA CONNECTING CLASSROOMS, EDUCATORS, AND STUDENTS STATEWIDE. The vision of this program is for Alabama to provide access to high quality instruction to improve student achievment through distance learning. The mission is to provide an infrastructure that delivers quality learning opportunities for all citizens, and the goal is to provide additional educational offerings for all Alabama public high school students.
Modern technology has evolved to the point that all students should have access to whatever educational needs and objectives they have or want, and the state of Alabama wants to be more competetive with other southern states that have more resources. Right now, Alabama ranks 14th out of the 16 southern states in offering A.P., and distance learning will provide top quality classroom courses and teachers via technology. Remedial resources will also be available to help enhance those students who need extra help. Outreach between other teachers and students through the internet and interactive video will provide boundless resources.
Students are not the only group of people who will benefit from ACCESS. Professionals, mentors, parents and, of course educators will all excel and grow as a community by being involved in the positive and empowering process of educational and intellectual growth.