Elementary CAOLA
Parents interested in having their elementary student participate in LDSD's CAOLA program need to understand their responsibility in being a "learning coach". This role is described in the resources below. To better inform yourself of these expectations visit the following links:
Learning Coach Overview (youtube video)
Also be advised that the elementary CAOLA program is set up for four (4) marking periods, not trimesters.
The vendor offering elementary curriculum is Accelerate Education. View the video below for more information regarding their overall program.
LDSD is pleased to offer online learning as an option for your student. There are two options for you to choose from.
They are:
Full-time online: all classes are completed online.
Combination Learners: with the majority of classes taken online and then supplementing with a few hands-on classes in the live classroom.
It is important that your building principal/guidance counselor is aware of your intentions to enroll in LDSD's CAOLA program.
The application process for the Lower Dauphin School District’s CAOLA online program is as follows:
Any student applying for full time or part time status MUST SUBMIT an application on or BEFORE the following dates:
To begin the 2025-2026 school year: August 11, 2025
Marking Period 2: Applications received on or before October 15, 2025 = Start date October 30, 2025
Marking Period 3: Applications received on or before January 7, 2026 = Start date January 22, 2026
Marking Period 4: Applications received on or before March 17, 2026 = Start date March 31, 2026
Applications received AFTER the above dates will be processed for the next marking period. For example, if an application is submitted on October 16, 2025 or later, it will be processed to start Marking Period 3 with a start date of January 22, 2026.
Extenuating circumstances will be reviewed on an individual student basis to determine enrollment date.
Extenuating circumstances will be reviewed on an individual student basis to determine enrollment date.
We prefer all forms to be typed to insure legibility:
This word doc may be completed electronically and emailed to rattivo@ldsd.org.
This form can be completed electronically with Adobe reader. Open the pdf, click on tools and select Fill & Sign. Email completed form to rattivo@ldsd.org, or submit in person to the high school counseling office: