Long Term Indepenent Study

Independent study (California Education Code [EC] sections 51744–51749.6) is provided as an alternative instructional strategy. Independent study students work independently, according to a written agreement and under the general supervision of a credentialed teacher or teachers. While independent study students follow the district-adopted curriculum and meet the district graduation requirements, independent study offers flexibility to meet individual student's needs, interests, and styles of learning.

Long Term Independent Study (LT-IS) shall refer to a student’s participation in independent study for 16 or more cumulative school days in a school year. Students may participate in independent study on a full-time basis or in conjunction with courses taken in a classroom setting. Classroom-based students may take some classes using independent study—often to solve scheduling conflicts.