Online Classes with Dayla Learning

Engaging, affordable, and flexible online classes

Are you looking for engaging, meaningful, and interesting humanities-based classes? Dayla Learning offers a variety of classes in different formats to fit your family’s unique learning needs.

If you need help figuring out which curriculum is right for your learner, check out this guide or contact me, and I’d be happy to answer any questions.

Book Clubs

2025-2026 Selections Coming Soon

Book Clubs are a great way for learners to explore books with a group without the commitment of the longer classes with more frequent meetings. Most Book Clubs meet once a month for a live discussion at the end and have supporting materials and discussion boards throughout the month.

BookDatesLive MeetingPriceAge/DetailsInstructor
Abeni’s SongApril 2025Apr 24 at 7pm ET or Apr 25 at 1pm ET$15TweensDr. Sabrina Weiss
Adventures of Huckleberry FinnApril 2025Apr 28 at 1pm ET$15TeensDr. Michelle Parrinello-Cason
Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of AlexandriaMay 2025May 29 at 7pm ET or May 30 at 1pm ET$15TweensDr. Sabrina Weiss
JamesMay 2025May 27 at 1pm ET$15TeensDr. Michelle Parrinello-Cason

Guided Classes

These classes have a specific start and end date and deadlines for assignments. Learners receive individual feedback in the form of videos and comments. The instructor is also available to answer questions about assignments and materials. There are no live meetings. (This list includes classes with openings available and those with wait lists. Looking for closed and full class details? See the Full Class Schedule.)

Classes marked with * have Sliding Fee Scale pricing and are eligible for Scholarships.

DatesClassAgesInstructorPriceAvailability
August 25-November 30, 2025High School Writing 3 with Lab Girl 13-18Dr. Michelle Parrinello-Cason$300*Space Available
October 20-December 14, 2025Middle School Writing 2 with Total Garbage 11-14Dr. Michelle Parrinello-Cason$200*Space Available

Live Classes

These classes have a specific start and end date and deadlines for assignments. Learners receive individual feedback in the form of videos and comments. The instructor is also available to answer questions about assignments and materials. Class meets live periodically (ranging from weekly to monthly depending on the class). (This list includes classes with openings available and those with wait lists. Looking for closed and full class details? See the Full Class Schedule.)

Classes marked with * have Sliding Fee Scale pricing and are eligible for Scholarships.

DatesLive MeetingsClassAgesInstructorPriceAvailability
April 28-May 25, 2025Wednesdays 12-12:45pm EasternFilm as Literature: Exploring Flashback with Knives Out 11-16Michelle Parrinello-Cason$110*Space Available
July 24-August 14, 2025Thursdays 11-11:45am EasternParent/Guardian Teaching Writing Workshop Series AdultsMichelle Parrinello-Cason$75*Space Available
August 11-September 7, 2025Wednesdays 12-12:45pm EasternFilm as Literature: Exploring Characterization with Legally Blonde 11-16Michelle Parrinello-Cason$110*Space Available
April 28-May 25, 2025Thursdays 12-12:45pm EasternFlash Fiction Club Spring Session 4 (Horror Allowed) 11-16Michelle Parrinello-Cason$80*Space Available
August 11-October 12, 2025Mondays 12-12:45pm EasternMiddle School Writing 2 with Absurd Words 11-14Michelle Parrinello-Cason$220*Space Available
August 11-October 12, 2025Tuesdays 11-11:45am EasternMiddle School Writing Foundations 1: Note-Taking and Summary 11-14Michelle Parrinello-Cason$220*Space Available
August 11-October 12, 2025Tuesdays 12-12:45pm EasternMiddle School Writing Foundations 3: Informative Writing 11-14Michelle Parrinello-Cason$220*Space Available
August 18-October 5, 2025Thursdays 11-11:45am EasternExploring Philosophy with The Good Place Season 3 13-18Michelle Parrinello-Cason$70*Space Available
August 25-December 14, 2025Wednesdays 11-11:45am EasternHigh School Writing and Research: Protest Songs 13-18Michelle Parrinello-Cason$350*Space Available
August 25-December 14, 2025Thursdays 12-12:45pm EasternHigh School Literature: Survey of the American Short Story 13-18Michelle Parrinello-Cason$350*Space Available
September 8-October 5, 2025Wednesdays 12-12:45pm EasternFlash Fiction Club (Horror Allowed) 11-16Michelle Parrinello-Cason$80*Space Available
October 20-December 14, 2025Mondays 12-12:45pm EasternMiddle School Writing 3 with Unseen Jungle 11-14Michelle Parrinello-Cason$220*Space Available
October 20-December 14, 2025 Tuesdays 11-11:45am EasternMiddle School Writing Foundations 2: Narratives 11-14Michelle Parrinello-Cason$220*Space Available
October 20-December 14, 2025 Tuesdays 12-12:45pm EasternMiddle School Writing Foundations 4: Intro to Research 11-14Michelle Parrinello-Cason$220*Space Available
October 20-November 16, 2025Wednesdays 12-12:45pm EasternFilm as Literature: Exploring Symbolism with Elemental 11-16Michelle Parrinello-Cason$110*Space Available
October 20-December 14, 2025Thursdays 11-11:45am EasternExploring Philosophy with The Good Place Season 4 13-18Michelle Parrinello-Cason$70*Space Available
November 17-December 21, 2025Wednesdays 12-12:45pm EasternFlash Fiction Club (No Horror) 11-16Michelle Parrinello-Cason$80*Space Available

Self-Paced Classes

These classes can be started anytime and completed at any pace. You can also use them for multiple learners within the same household, and you maintain access to them to save and use again. These classes are hosted on Teachable, and you can either download and print materials or access them virtually. Facilitators (parents or tutors, usually) give feedback on written assignments using the included rubrics and feedback guidance.


Self-Paced Book Clubs

These classes can be started anytime and completed at any pace. You can also use them for multiple learners within the same household, and you maintain access to them to save and use again. Book Clubs include Reading Guides, writing activities, supplemental resources, and Final Projects. Families can do as much or as little as they’d like to make the class work for their needs. 

BookPriceAge/DetailsThemesTeacher/Creator
The Outsiders$10*TweensSocial Class, Belonging, Realistic FictionDr. Michelle Parrinello-Cason
Fahrenheit 451$10*TeensClassics, Censorship, DystopiaDr. Michelle Parrinello-Cason
You Call This Democracy?$10*TweensDemocracy, American Politics, CivicsDr. Michelle Parrinello-Cason
Thank you so much for making this class as amazing as it was! I had SUCH a fun time being able to participate, and the way you make even the project choices fun is truly a skill! You were extremely inclusive and respectful, funny and creative, and although Monday is the worst day of the week, this class had me looking forward to it every time by the very first meeting! I am endlessly grateful to have gotten to enroll in this class!
AshlinPrevious Learner
[Learner] and I both appreciated the detailed, constructive feedback on rough drafts. Expectations were clear, both through explanations given and through the use of rubrics. As a parent, I like that Michelle's feedback was positive and always included advice to make improvements. (In the past, [Learner] has experienced feedback on written work that was all "this is great" without any help to grow his writing further. I'm so glad this was not the case with this class!) Having the feedback delivered over audio as well as written was also very helpful. Thank you!"
SoniaParent/Guardian
Thank you so much for this amazing class, Dr. Michelle! Classic literature has always been intimidating for me (and many other students in general), but I really appreciate your approach to it. Analyzing what is considered "literary canon" but also questioning *why* it is considered literary canon was an especially interesting part of the class. 🙂
Previous Learner
I'd just like to say that this was a good class to take, and as someone who has a list of educational horror stories, this semester was a breath of fresh air where I felt comfortable and more confident in my learning space. The content opened my eyes and truly educated me on not only classic literature and their adaptations, but the purposes and principles surrounding them that have shaped our society today. I believe it's important for everyone to gain something after reading a text or watching a film, and I know I most certainly did.
Previous Learner
Michelle really seems to meet the student where they are at and helps them grow from that space. My daughter, who has resisted feedback, really liked collaborating with Michelle and found the video feedback method to be just right for her needs.
Parent/Guardian
I really appreciate how organized the class was, how clear the expectations and guidelines were and how professional and encouraging the feedback delivery was.
DarceyParent/Guardian
Thank you so much for making this class as amazing as it was! I had SUCH a fun time being able to participate, and the way you make even the project choices fun is truly a skill! You were extremely inclusive and respectful, funny and creative, and although Monday is the worst day of the week, this class had me looking forward to it every time by the very first meeting! I am endlessly grateful to have gotten to enroll in this class!
AshlinPrevious Learner
[Learner] and I both appreciated the detailed, constructive feedback on rough drafts. Expectations were clear, both through explanations given and through the use of rubrics. As a parent, I like that Michelle's feedback was positive and always included advice to make improvements. (In the past, [Learner] has experienced feedback on written work that was all "this is great" without any help to grow his writing further. I'm so glad this was not the case with this class!) Having the feedback delivered over audio as well as written was also very helpful. Thank you!"
SoniaParent/Guardian
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