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The ''City of Angels Virtual Academy'' ('''COAVA''' - born from the [[US]] Los Angeles Unified School District or LAUSD) was an "independent study school" founded in 1993. It is based in [[California]], [[US]]. COAVA became full-time online academy in 2010. Education is available for student in grades K-12 (kindergarten through twelfth grade, or high school). | |||
COAVA served 650 students in its first year. It is designed for students with special interests and abilities, scheduling problems, or individual needs that cannot be accommodated in the traditional school setting. | |||
It serves a student body drawn from a 700-square mile area. Instructional sites house between two and five teachers and are located in community centers, churches, LAUSD-owned properties, and commercial buildings. | |||
The City of Angels Virtual Academy web site is at http://www.lausd.net/City_of_Angels/home1.html. | The City of Angels Virtual Academy web site is at http://www.lausd.net/City_of_Angels/home1.html. | ||
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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 | |||
* City of Angels Virtual Academy web site, http://www.lausd.net/City_of_Angels/home1.html | |||
* "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/ | |||
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Revision as of 15:23, 5 September 2011
The City of Angels Virtual Academy (COAVA - born from the US Los Angeles Unified School District or LAUSD) was an "independent study school" founded in 1993. It is based in California, US. COAVA became full-time online academy in 2010. Education is available for student in grades K-12 (kindergarten through twelfth grade, or high school).
COAVA served 650 students in its first year. It is designed for students with special interests and abilities, scheduling problems, or individual needs that cannot be accommodated in the traditional school setting.
It serves a student body drawn from a 700-square mile area. Instructional sites house between two and five teachers and are located in community centers, churches, LAUSD-owned properties, and commercial buildings.
The City of Angels Virtual Academy web site is at http://www.lausd.net/City_of_Angels/home1.html.
References
- "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf
- City of Angels Virtual Academy web site, http://www.lausd.net/City_of_Angels/home1.html
- "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/