The Basics
What is Altered Course and how does it work?
Altered Course is a platform that provides in-person classes for children and teenagers. Our focus is on small-group, interactive sessions held during homeschool daytime and after-school hours. We assist parents in discovering and enrolling their learners in a diverse range of subjects. Educators, who are thoroughly screened and background-checked, manage and promote their classes to parents on our platform. They deliver engaging learning experiences to students across the Tri-State area, ensuring quality professional learning through our team.
Altered Course provides unmatched diversity in teachers, subjects, and learners, ensuring you can discover the perfect class to suit your learner’s interests.
Who benefits from Altered Course’s in-person classes?
Altered Course welcomes learners ranging from “mommy and me” to 18 years old, with each class listing indicating the appropriate age range. It caters to children and teens across various schooling arrangements, including traditional schooling, homeschooling, and other educational approaches.
I’m new to homeschooling and could use some guidance. Can you provide any tips or advice?
While our learners come from diverse backgrounds, we have considerable expertise in offering homeschooling guidance. Check out our blog article titled “Unlocking the Doors to Homeschooling Success: A 10-Step Roadmap” for a comprehensive resource to kickstart your homeschooling journey. This guide is filled with valuable information on getting started, finding budget-friendly classes, and insights from homeschooling families, providing all the essentials to get you started.
What measures do you take to guarantee top-notch classes?
All educators interested in teaching at Altered Course must complete an application detailing their professional background and educational qualifications. Our team thoroughly assesses each application to ensure that educators possess teaching experience, subject expertise, or a profound passion for sharing knowledge with learners. Additionally, we verify that teachers possess the necessary technical skills to conduct successful in-person classes. Once approved, teachers benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities.
When creating a new class, teachers must submit their class listing for approval. To be featured on the Altered Course website, classes must adhere to our standards regarding unique content, defined learning objectives, teacher expertise, class experience, and more.
What measures are taken to guarantee safety during classes?
Ensuring learner safety is paramount to us.
- Every instructor undergoes a background check. Conducting thorough background checks on all instructors to ensure they have no history of criminal activity that could pose a risk to children.
- Safety protocols: Establishing clear safety protocols and guidelines for instructors to follow during classes, including procedures for handling emergencies and ensuring child supervision at all times.
- Secure facilities: Ensuring that class facilities are safe and secure, with proper equipment and infrastructure to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Parent communication: Maintaining open communication with parents to address any concerns they may have about their child’s safety during classes and providing regular updates on safety measures and protocols.
- Emergency preparedness: Having plans in place for handling emergencies such as medical incidents or natural disasters, including access to first aid supplies and emergency contact information.
- Continuous improvement: Regularly reviewing and updating safety policies and procedures based on feedback, incidents, and best practices to continually enhance the safety of children during classes.
Payments
We offer various online payment options to cater to diverse preferences and ensure convenience for our families.
Do you provide discounts for siblings or multiple kids?
Altered Course provides small group classes emphasizing interaction, requiring individual enrollment for each child. Currently, we do not offer sibling discounts.
What kind of technology and materials do I need?
Please review the class description for a list of all materials and technology requirements needed for the class. It’s essential to read through this information before enrolling to ensure you’re aware of what is needed.
Is Altered Course suitable for my learner with special needs?
We warmly welcome learners of all abilities and neurodiversity’s at Altered Course. We strive to match educators who have experience in teaching children with diverse needs, and this information will be clearly outlined in the course description. Be assured that we’re continuously working to expand our offerings to cater to a wider range of learners in the future.
Do you offer alternative accessibility solutions for those unable to navigate stairs?
Unfortunately, as we are situated on the second floor, we do not have alternative accessibility options available at this time.