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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). A designated learning coach (e.g. parent or guardian) oversees home-based learning.
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 3500 students in attendance. 365 seniors graduated from Commonwealth Connections Academy in 2011.
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.
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
* Commonwealth Connections Academyweb site, http://www.connectionsacademy.com/pennsylvania-cyber-school/home.aspx
* "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:Virtual schools in the US]]
[[Category:Virtual schools in the US]]
[[Category:US charter schools]]
[[Category:US charter schools]]
[[Category:Connections Academy virtual schools]]
[[[[Category:US statewide virtual schools]]
[[Category:Large virtual schools]]


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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



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