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The ''Arizona Connections Academy'' ('''ACA''') is free, public online school [[charter school]] located in the [[US]] state of [[Arizona]]. Founded in 2004, it is attended by students from throughout the state of Arizona, at the K-12 level. ACA offers a full range of courses and diplomas. Courses use a range of textbooks and workbooks to support web-based learning over the "Connexus" education management system. Students work from with a designated "learning coach" (e.g. parent, guardian).
The ''Arizona Connections Academy'' ('''ACA''') is free, public online school [[charter school]] located in the [[US]] state of [[Arizona]]. Founded in 2004, it is attended by students from throughout Arizona at the K-12 level. ACA offers a full range of courses and diplomas.  


Any student in grades K–12 who resides in Arizona is eligible to enroll in Arizona Connections Academy. Content is provided by the private partner [[Connections Education]], accredited by [[AdvancEd]].
In 2009-2010 there were 974 students enrolled.
 
Any student in grades K–12 who resides in Arizona is eligible to enroll in Arizona Connections Academy. Content is provided by the private partner [[Connections Academy]] of Connections Education, accredited by AdvancEd. Courses use a range of textbooks and workbooks to support web-based learning over the "Connexus" education management system. Students work from home with a designated "learning coach" (e.g. parent, guardian).
 
The Arizona Connections Academy web site is at https://www.connectionsacademy.com/


The Arizona Connections Academy web site is at http://www.connectionsacademy.com/arizona-school/home.aspx.




==More Details==
==More Details==
Students receive free textbooks, materials and computer equipment (including a subsidy for Internet service).
Students receive free textbooks, materials and computer equipment (including a subsidy for internet service).


Courses may include "LiveLesson" interactive webcasts.
Courses may include "LiveLesson" interactive webcasts.


== References ==
== References ==
* "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf
* Arizona Connections Academy web site, http://www.connectionsacademy.com/arizona-school/home.aspx
* Arizona Connections Academy web site, http://www.connectionsacademy.com/arizona-school/home.aspx
* "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf
* "Arizona Connections Academy", CCD Public school data 2009-2010 school year, http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&SchoolID=040042703160&ID=040042703160
* "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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Latest revision as of 09:31, 26 April 2023

The Arizona Connections Academy (ACA) is free, public online school charter school located in the US state of Arizona. Founded in 2004, it is attended by students from throughout Arizona at the K-12 level. ACA offers a full range of courses and diplomas.

In 2009-2010 there were 974 students enrolled.

Any student in grades K–12 who resides in Arizona is eligible to enroll in Arizona Connections Academy. Content is provided by the private partner Connections Academy of Connections Education, accredited by AdvancEd. Courses use a range of textbooks and workbooks to support web-based learning over the "Connexus" education management system. Students work from home with a designated "learning coach" (e.g. parent, guardian).

The Arizona Connections Academy web site is at https://www.connectionsacademy.com/


More Details

Students receive free textbooks, materials and computer equipment (including a subsidy for internet service).

Courses may include "LiveLesson" interactive webcasts.

References


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