This service uses a state-of-the-art interactive telecommunications system to teach courses simultaneously in several different high school buildings. Districts can join this system or establish a distance-learning consortium of their own. Those participating in the service receive help in technical planning, bidding, purchasing, installation and training. NERIC also assists the governance structure overseeing this collaborative project and assists with day-to-day operations through technical and logistical support. Video Conferences may also be implemented via the Distance Learning Network.