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The ''California Virtual Academies'' ('''CAVA''') is a full-time, free online public school located in the [[US]] state of [[California]]. Private partner [[K-12 Inc.]] provides its curriculum, using both web-based lessons and other instructional materials (books, videos, CDs, and other resources) which are shipped directly to each student's home. Students spend no more than 20-25%of their time on the computer. | |||
There are K-8 and high school programmes available. In 2011 CAVA had a graduating class of 365 students. | |||
CAVA is not a diploma-awarding institution. | |||
The California Virtual Academies web site is at http://www.k12.com/cava. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
* "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf | * "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf | ||
* "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/ | * "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/ | ||
* California Virtual Academies web site, | * California Virtual Academies web site, http://www.k12.com/cava. | ||
Revision as of 20:53, 7 September 2011
The California Virtual Academies (CAVA) is a full-time, free online public school located in the US state of California. Private partner K-12 Inc. provides its curriculum, using both web-based lessons and other instructional materials (books, videos, CDs, and other resources) which are shipped directly to each student's home. Students spend no more than 20-25%of their time on the computer.
There are K-8 and high school programmes available. In 2011 CAVA had a graduating class of 365 students.
CAVA is not a diploma-awarding institution.
The California Virtual Academies web site is at http://www.k12.com/cava.
References
- "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf
- "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/
- California Virtual Academies web site, http://www.k12.com/cava.