General Information

About DLRN

The Distance Learning Resource Network (DLRN) is the dissemination project for the Star Schools Program, a federally funded distance education program which offers instructional modules, enrichment activities and courses in science, mathematics, foreign languages, workplace skills, high school completion and adult literacy programs. Some of the services DLRN provides include:

General Information. Information about distance education, highlighting Star Schools programs, instructional methods and strategies, and emerging technologies.
dlrn.org. An extensive website that includes current research and news items and covers a multitude of topics from information on the Star Schools projects to K-12 courses offered at a distance. Visitors can use our searchable database to find current information on the courses and resources available from the Star Schools projects, or peruse our library to find a variety of useful information on Distance Learning topics.
Course Design Tools. Online tools to assist with designing courses for web-based instruction.
800# Helpline. Response to specific requests for distance education information by telephone.
. Response to specific requests for distance education information by e-mail. Client requests are also answered via regular mail.
Online Forums. Provide educator networking opportunities through online forums.

DLRN is a project of WestEd, a non-profit research, development and service agency dedicated to improving education and other opportunities for children, youth and adults. WestEd serves as the regional educational laboratory for Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah, with a designated national focus on assessment.