I do agree with the definitions of the stakeholders involved in an online program. I think the description of the student was very good in saying that he must be "proactive." For a student to be successful in an online program he has to have a good bit of self-discipline and drive. And overall, communication is the key to having a successful online experience.
I think in an ideal situation, each "home school" for students would have a teacher that would keep track of how the students are doing in the online setting and be there to assist, if needed. But the bottom line is that teachers are already stretched thin as it is. We can't expect teachers to keep up with students who are taking online classes that are not in their classroom setting. That is why it is extremely important for students who do get involved in an online program be very proactive and self-driven to complete the tasks at hand.
In addition to the stakeholders mentioned, I would also add the local school board and the state board of education. These groups deal with the funding for these programs and ensure that they continue to operate as they are supposed to.
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