Education
Info Session in Lafayette on First Virtual School in Louisiana
Posted: Apr 12, 2011 10:03 AM by Melissa Canone
Updated: Apr 12, 2011 10:09 AM
Lafayette parents seeking innovative education alternative can learn how top-rated, tuition-free virtual public school can meet their individual needs
Louisiana Connections Academy information session
Tuesday, April 12, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Holiday Inn Express Lafayette
3903 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
Lafayette, 70503
Representatives from Connections Academy will be there to speak to families interested in learning about virtual public school in Louisiana.
Information:
Louisiana Connections Academy (LACA), the State's first statewide virtual charter school for grades K-12, will host a free information session for parents who want to learn about the free, full-time, public virtual charter school program. LACA can accept students from anywhere in the state, and students entering grades K-12 are eligible to apply. On April 1, LACA will begin accepting enrollments for students entering grades K-12 in the 2011-2012 school year.
At the information session, parents and students will have an opportunity to meet with LACA representatives, view the curriculum, learn about the online Learning Management System, and thoroughly explore the program. A complete schedule with dates and locations is also available at www.connectionsacademy.com/louisiana-school/home.aspx or by calling (800) 382-6010.
Authorized by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LACA will serve 500 K-12 students from across the state, delivering an exceptional public school education from the comfort of home. The program will offer Louisiana-certified teachers, a standards-aligned curriculum, unique technology tools, an extensive selection of electives and clubs, and community experiences to create an individualized alternative to the bricks-and-mortar classroom.
The non-traditional learning environment can be a great fit for all types of students including those who are significantly ahead or behind in the classroom, those who need a flexible schedule or learn at a different pace from their peers, and those who need more individualized attention or live in isolated rural settings. Homebound and previously home-schooled students can also thrive in Connections Academy's program.
All LACA students also participate in the nationally certified Connections Academy program that includes a print-rich curriculum that combines high quality textbooks from leading publishers with cutting-edge, yet easy-to-use, technology resources and hands-on materials.
Learning from home, students work closely with their parents, or other "Learning Coaches" and a licensed Louisiana teacher using detailed daily lesson plans that can be personalized to meet individual student needs. Interaction between teachers and students is frequent.
Accountability is central the school's mission, and students must meet the same levels of accountability and complete the same state standardized tests as traditional public schools. LACA's administrative office and teaching center is in Baton Rouge, but the school serves families from across the state.
Learn more online at http://www.connectionsacademy.com/louisiana-school/home.aspx
About Connections Academy
Connections Academy is a leading, fully accredited provider of high-quality, highly accountable virtual schooling for students in grades K through 12. Through tuition-free public schools, and full-time and part-time private school programs, Connections Academy delivers superior, personalized education for students, with the freedom and flexibility to experience our online learning community from anywhere. The combination of certified teachers, a proven curriculum, technology tools, and community experiences creates a supportive and successful online learning opportunity for families and children who want an individualized approach to education. In the 2011-2012 school year, Connections Academy will serve students in 22 states through its network of virtual public schools. It serves students worldwide through the online private school, National Connections Academy. Connections Academy offers grades K through 12, though some public school programs do not offer all grades. For more information, call 800-382-6010 or visit www.ConnectionsAcademy.com
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