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The ''Commonwealth Connections Academy'' ('''CCA''') is a public online [[charter school]] located in the [[US]] state of [[Pennsylvania]]. CCA is partnered with the private [[Connections Academy]] to provide a full K-12 curriculum. As needed, students receive free textbooks and computer equipment (including a subsidy for Internet service). | The ''Commonwealth Connections Academy'' ('''CCA''') is a public online [[charter school]] located in the [[US]] state of [[Pennsylvania]]. CCA is partnered with the private [[Connections Academy]] to provide a full K-12 curriculum. As needed, students receive free textbooks and computer equipment (including a subsidy for Internet service). A designated learning coach (e.g. parent or guardian) oversees home-based learning. | ||
In 2009, there were 3,500 students in attendance. 365 seniors graduated from Commonwealth Connections Academy in 2011. | |||
The Commonwealth Connections Academy web site is at http://www.connectionsacademy.com/pennsylvania-cyber-school/home.aspx | The Commonwealth Connections Academy web site is at http://www.connectionsacademy.com/pennsylvania-cyber-school/home.aspx | ||
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==More Details== | ==More Details== | ||
CCA offers a "Mobile Classroom" (coach or bus) which allows CCA students to enjoy hands-on educational activities when it is nearby. | |||
Teaching centres are also available in several cities/towns. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
* Commonwealth Connections Academyweb site, http://www.connectionsacademy.com/pennsylvania-cyber-school/home.aspx | |||
* "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/ | ||
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[[Category:US charter schools]] | [[Category:US charter schools]] | ||
[[Category:Connections Academy virtual schools]] | |||
[[[[Category:US statewide virtual schools]] | |||
[[Category:Large virtual schools]] | |||
[[Category:VISCED]] | [[Category:VISCED]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:23, 1 November 2011
The Commonwealth Connections Academy (CCA) is a public online charter school located in the US state of Pennsylvania. CCA is partnered with the private Connections Academy to provide a full K-12 curriculum. As needed, students receive free textbooks and computer equipment (including a subsidy for Internet service). A designated learning coach (e.g. parent or guardian) oversees home-based learning.
In 2009, there were 3,500 students in attendance. 365 seniors graduated from Commonwealth Connections Academy in 2011.
The Commonwealth Connections Academy web site is at http://www.connectionsacademy.com/pennsylvania-cyber-school/home.aspx
More Details
CCA offers a "Mobile Classroom" (coach or bus) which allows CCA students to enjoy hands-on educational activities when it is nearby.
Teaching centres are also available in several cities/towns.
References
- Commonwealth Connections Academyweb site, http://www.connectionsacademy.com/pennsylvania-cyber-school/home.aspx
- "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/
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