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ACCESS Virtual Learning

Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators & Students Statewide

Parent Information

Parent Information

Parents and guardians are valuable partners in ACCESS students' success. Whether your student is considering an ACCESS course, beginning their first course, or is an experienced virtual learner, your encouragement, support, and involvement can make a meaningful difference. The information below will help you understand enrollment, support your student’s learning, monitor academic progress, and access available resources.

 

  • Students do not register directly for ACCESS Virtual Learning courses. All ACCESS course enrollments must be submitted through the student's local school, typically by a school counselor or other designated school representative.

    If your student is interested in taking an ACCESS course, please contact their school counselor or administrator to discuss available courses, eligibility, scheduling, and enrollment.

  • Once your student is enrolled, a few simple steps can help them get off to a successful start:

    • Confirm that your student has received their ACCESS Schoology login credentials from their school facilitator or counselor.
    • Ensure that your student completes the required Student Orientation in each ACCESS course.
    • Help your student establish a routine for completing coursework and meeting deadlines.
    • Encourage regular communication with their ACCESS teacher and school facilitator.
    • Begin monitoring grades and academic progress early in the course.

    If questions or concerns arise, encourage your student to seek assistance promptly. Parents may also contact the student's school counselor, facilitator, or ACCESS Support Center for additional support.

  • ACCESS does not provide separate Schoology login credentials for parents. Parents may review course content, assignments, feedback, and grades with their student by using the student's ACCESS Schoology account at accessvl.schoology.com.

    Parents may also monitor ACCESS grades through their student's local PowerSchool account under "Grades from Other School Districts" and may request progress information through the local school.

    Regularly reviewing progress can help identify missing work, pacing concerns, or other issues early so that additional support can be provided when needed.

  • Parent and guardian involvement can make a meaningful difference in a student's online learning experience. You can support your ACCESS student by doing the following:

    • Encouraging consistent participation and helping your student stay on pace with assignments and deadlines.
    • Asking about coursework, assignments, feedback, and what your student is learning.
    • Encouraging your student to communicate regularly with their ACCESS teacher and facilitator and to ask for help when needed.
    • Monitoring grades and academic progress throughout the course.
    • Ensuring reliable technology and Internet access when coursework is completed at home.
    • Reinforcing ACCESS and local school expectations.
    • Communicating with your student's counselor, facilitator, teacher, or ACCESS Support Center when questions or concerns arise.

    Early communication is especially important. If your student is experiencing academic, technical, or other difficulties, encourage them to ask for assistance rather than waiting until they have fallen behind.

  • Parents and guardians are required to review and sign the Student Acknowledgement Form along with their student. By signing the form, both the student and parent/guardian acknowledge that they have reviewed and understand ACCESS expectations, procedures, and requirements. The completed form should be returned to the student's school counselor or facilitator and will be maintained on file at the local school.

    Parents are encouraged to review the ACCESS Policy Manual and the Alabama State Department of Education’s ACCESS webpage with their student and discuss the importance of academic integrity, communication, participation, and meeting course deadlines. A strong partnership between students, parents, schools, and ACCESS staff helps create a successful online learning experience.

  • The Madison Regional Support Center hosts virtual Parent Meetings throughout the school year to help families better understand ACCESS Virtual Learning. These meetings provide helpful information about program expectations, student success strategies, available resources, and opportunities to ask questions. Presentation materials from previous meetings are available below for your convenience.

    June 2026

    August 2026

    Our next ACCESS Virtual Learning Parent Meeting will be held online on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

    For information on how to join the meeting, please contact the Madison Regional Support Center.

  • Parents are encouraged to maintain regular communication with their student's school counselor, facilitator, and ACCESS teacher if concerns develop regarding academic performance, pacing, attendance, or course participation.

    Parents are also welcome to attend virtual Parent Meetings hosted by the Madison Regional Support Center to learn more about the ACCESS program and available support services. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Click this link to join the meeting and enter the password MC2026 when prompted.

    If parents need to contact an ACCESS teacher, teacher contact information can be found in the course syllabus located within the Course Information section of each ACCESS course.

    If you have questions or need assistance, please contact your student's ACCESS Support Center.

  • Your feedback helps us continue to improve ACCESS Virtual Learning and better serve students, families, and schools across Alabama. Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this Parent Satisfaction Survey and share your experience with us.