Remote Academies

 

Welcome to the NC Remote Academy Resource Hub!

Below are some helpful links related to Remote Academies:

 

Pursuant to SL 2022-59, ratified in June 2022, each local education agency (LEA) is authorized to offer remote instruction through the operation of remote academies.  All remote academies must be approved by the North Carolina State Board of Education (SBE), for a period of five years and meet the legal requirements outlined in SL 2022-59.

 

The legislation defines a remote academy “as a public school whose instruction is provided primarily online through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous instruction delivered to students in a remote location outside of the school facility.  A remote academy may include any combination of grade levels.” (§115C-234(b))

 

The Office of Virtual Instruction Services provides support for remote academy educators, students, and families across the state. Please email the Office of Virtual Instruction Services at RemoteAcademySupport@dpi.nc.gov if you have any questions or need additional support.
 

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NC Remote Academies Applications Now Open

Pursuant to SL 2022-59, ratified in June 2022, each local education agency (LEA) is authorized to offer remote instruction through the operation of remote academies.  All remote academies must be approved by the North Carolina State Board of Education (SBE), for a period of five years and meet the legal requirements outlined in SL 2022-59.

The legislation defines a remote academy as a public school whose instruction is provided primarily online through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous instruction delivered to students in a remote location outside of the school facility.  A remote academy may include any combination of grade levels.” (§115C-234(b))

As outlined in the legislation, if your district plans to operate a remote academy during the 2026-2027 school year, an application must be submitted to NCDPI for SBE approval. This includes both existing and newly established remote academies. 

Existing Remote Academies (Required for All Existing Programs):
All existing remote academies must complete this form, even if no changes are being proposed for the 2026–2027 school year.https://go.ncdpi.gov/RemoteAcademyUpdates

LEAs Proposing a New Remote Academy:
LEAs seeking to establish a new remote academy for 2026–2027 must complete this application. https://go.ncdpi.gov/RemoteAcademyApp

We are providing this data collection worksheet to help you organize your details before you officially submit your Remote Academy Application.

Remote Academy Application Data Collection 2026 

There will be open office hours to support your application or updates on March 2nd:

All remote academy materials are due Monday, March 16, 2026.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact RemoteAcademySupport@dpi.nc.gov

Cultivating Excellence Webinar Series (2024–2025)

This six-part series explored key topics identified by NC educators to elevate online and hybrid instruction. Each session featured real-world expertise from educators actively leading virtual learning across the state.

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Access the full Cultivating Excellence Webinar Series playlist.
 

Staying Connected Webinar Series (Spring 2024)

This series provided timely, relevant support for educators working in online environments. Facilitators from across North Carolina shared their strategies for creating engaging, inclusive, and effective virtual classrooms.

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