All Course Network (ACN)

How to Pre-register for Courses

• Who Should Create an Account and Register for ACN Courses?

  • 9th-12th graders: Students should pre-register for courses they wish to take in 2023-24 school year.

  • Parents/Guardians of PreK-8th grade students (Summer 2023): for more instructions on how to create an EnrollRI account, click here (English) or click here (español).

• How to Choose: As you consider the available courses, consider your or your child’s strengths, growth areas, interests, and aspirations. Then, use the ACN course catalog to find the programs and courses that meet the performance, accessibility, and programmatic targets you are seeking.

• Once Enrolled: All course specific information will come from the course provider. MANY providers have additional paperwork they require in order to attend, and all dual enrollment courses require registration at the institution.

What you Need to Know

• Free for all Rhode Island students.

• You can see additional details on the course description by clicking on the “info” hyperlink or by contacting the provider directly.

• Varied enrichment courses for all grades, K-12.

• Enroll in up to two credit-bearing courses per fall and spring semesters; yearlong courses count as one fall and one spring.

• Credit bearing courses are for grades 9-12 and include Advanced Placement (AP), career credential, dual enrollment, and work-based learning.

• Earn early high school or college credit.

• Every course has a one-week add/drop period designed to fill any remaining seats and allow students to drop courses without negatively impacting their high school transcripts.

• To learn more about the ACN, visit the Rhode Island Department of Education website or read more here or aqui en español.

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What ACN Courses Offer Students

• For elementary and middle school students, ACN offers school-based enrichment opportunities, to advance learning beyond traditional curricula.

• For high school students, ACN helps students get a head start on postsecondary success, master the skills required of a lifelong learner, and be prepared for jobs in sectors critical to Rhode Island’s future prosperity.

• ACN courses may offer students the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit, offsetting the cost of college tuition, and preparing students for a life without limits. Learn more about ACN providers, course types, and offerings.

Envision, pursue, and realize your unique educational pathway.

ACN offers opportunities for educational enrichment for public school students in all grades, K-12. Types of ACN Courses include:

• School Enrichment

• Work-Based Learning

• Career Credential

• Dual-Enrollment

• Advanced Placement