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The ''Utah Virtual Academy'' ('''UTVA''') is a public school which offers online elementary and high school education to students in grades K-12. It is partnered with the private [[K12 Inc]] for course provision, and located in the [[US]] state of [[Utah]]. | The ''Utah Virtual Academy'' ('''UTVA''') is a statewide public [[charter school]] which offers online elementary and high school education to students in grades K-12. It is partnered with the private [[K12 Inc]] for course provision, and located in the [[US]] state of [[Utah]]. | ||
Students may take supplemental or full-time courses. | There were 1238 students enrolled in the 2009-2010 year. | ||
Students may take supplemental or full-time courses. Students will spend no more than 20 to 25 percent of their time on the computer in the early grades, and more as time progresses. | |||
The Utah Virtual Academy web site is at http://www.k12.com/utva/ | The Utah Virtual Academy web site is at http://www.k12.com/utva/ | ||
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[[Category:US statewide virtual schools]] | [[Category:US statewide virtual schools]] | ||
[[Category:Large virtual schools]] | [[Category:Large virtual schools]] | ||
[[Category:US charter schools]] | |||
[[Category:US statewide schools]] | |||
[[Category:VISCED]] | [[Category:VISCED]] | ||
Revision as of 02:26, 27 October 2011
The Utah Virtual Academy (UTVA) is a statewide public charter school which offers online elementary and high school education to students in grades K-12. It is partnered with the private K12 Inc for course provision, and located in the US state of Utah.
There were 1238 students enrolled in the 2009-2010 year.
Students may take supplemental or full-time courses. Students will spend no more than 20 to 25 percent of their time on the computer in the early grades, and more as time progresses.
The Utah Virtual Academy web site is at http://www.k12.com/utva/
More Details
References
- "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/
- Utah Virtual Academy web site,
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