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The ''Texas Connections Academy @ Houston'' ('''TCAH''') is a public school partnered with the private [[Connections Academy]] to provide a full-time curriculum for students in grades 3-10. It is located in the [[US]] state of [[Texas]] and serves students statewide. It is a tuition-free virtual [[charter school]]; students study from home.


TCAH is operated under the terms of the Texas Electronic Course Program (eCP) in partnership with the Houston Independent School District (HISD) - unlike most Connection Academies, it is not a [[charter school]].
The ''Texas Connections Academy @ Houston'' ('''TCAH''') is a public school partnered with the private [[Connections Academy]] to provide a full-time curriculum for students in grades 3-10. It is located in the [[US]] state of [[Texas]] and serves students statewide. It is a tuition-free virtual school; students study from home.
 
In 2009-2010 there were 971 students enrolled.
 
TCAH is operated under the terms of the [http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=4826&menu_id=2147483665 Texas Electronic Course Program] (eCP) in partnership with the Houston Independent School District (HISD) - unlike most Connection Academies, it is not a [[charter school]].


Each family enrolled in 2011–12 school year will receive the loan of a desktop computer and Internet subsidy.
Each family enrolled in 2011–12 school year will receive the loan of a desktop computer and Internet subsidy.
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== 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/
* Texas Connections Academy @ Houston web site, http://www.connectionsacademy.com/texas-houston-school/home.aspx
* Texas Connections Academy @ Houston web site, http://www.connectionsacademy.com/texas-houston-school/home.aspx
* "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/
* "Texas Connections Academy At Houston", CCD Public school data 2009-2010 school year, http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&SchoolID=482364012363&ID=482364012363
 




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[[Category:Virtual schools in the US]]
[[Category:Virtual schools in the US]]
[[Category:Connections Academy virtual schools]]
[[Category:US statewide virtual schools]]
[[Category:US full-time virtual schools]]
[[Category:Medium virtual schools]]


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Latest revision as of 17:53, 4 November 2011

The Texas Connections Academy @ Houston (TCAH) is a public school partnered with the private Connections Academy to provide a full-time curriculum for students in grades 3-10. It is located in the US state of Texas and serves students statewide. It is a tuition-free virtual school; students study from home.

In 2009-2010 there were 971 students enrolled.

TCAH is operated under the terms of the Texas Electronic Course Program (eCP) in partnership with the Houston Independent School District (HISD) - unlike most Connection Academies, it is not a charter school.

Each family enrolled in 2011–12 school year will receive the loan of a desktop computer and Internet subsidy.

The TCAH web site is at http://www.connectionsacademy.com/texas-houston-school/home.aspx

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