ARKANSAS -- For parents looking for an alternative to sending their children to a local public school, Arkansas Connections Academy offers online public school which students, under the supervision of a parent or adult, can complete at home via the Internet and telephone communications.
According to a press release from the new, online school, Arkansas Connections Academy had a highly successful first year as a virtual public school and has opened enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year for students in grades K-10 across the state.
"The virtual school delivers high-quality, personalized education for students that combines certified teachers, a proven curriculum, technology tools and community experiences -- online and in person -- to create a supportive environment for children who want an individualized approach to education," the release states. "Students work with certified teachers online and on the phone while a parent or other adult 'learning coach' monitors progress in the home."
According to the release, Arkansas Connections Academy will host free parent information sessions throughout the spring and summer. At the information sessions, parents and students will have an opportunity to learn about the school's curriculum and thoroughly explore the program. They can also interact with school representatives and parents. A complete schedule with dates and locations will be available online or by calling 800-382-6010. For those unable to attend an in-person information session, real-time online sessions with a school representative are available.
Through another option, Parent-to-Parent meetings, interested families have the opportunity to speak with current school families in a more casual setting. Connections Academy encourages families considering virtual school to attend an informational meeting because, although the school is a great fit for many students, it isn't the right choice for everyone.
For more information, visit ArkansasConnectionsAcademy.com, or call 800-382-6010.
About Arkansas Connections Academy
Arkansas Connections Academy is a full-time, tuition-free, virtual public charter school for students in grades K-10 across the state. The school was approved in March 2016 by the Arkansas Charter Authorizing Panel and State Board of Education to begin serving students in grades K-9 statewide in the 2016-2017 school year. Arkansas Connections Academy provides students with the flexibility to learn from anywhere there is an Internet connection and with an innovative online school curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards. The combination of Arkansas-licensed teachers, an award-winning curriculum, engaging electives, technology tools, and social experiences provides a supportive online learning opportunity for students who want an individualized approach to education.
According to the new school's website, "Arkansas Connections Academy will offer families throughout the state access to a quality education by providing the personalized learning inherent in a high quality online school. ARCA will provide a complete public school experience for students in grades K--12 focusing on the students' academic growth, social and emotional needs, and post-secondary goals.
"The school will embody multiple hallmarks of excellence: a rigorous curriculum aligned to the Arkansas Curriculum Frameworks; licensed teachers actively engaged with students and families; and an educational management system designed to provide accountability through data collection, analysis and reporting."
Connections Academy is a division of Connections Education, which is accredited by AdvancED.
General News on 03/15/2017