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Colorado Connections Academy
The Colorado Connections Academy (ColoCA) is partnered with the Connections Academy to provide a full K-12 curriculum. It is located in the US state of Colorado, and serves residents throughout the state. It is a a tuition-free public online school; students study from home. In 2009 there were 1074 students enrolled.
Students may participate in field trips and use textbooks, but otherwise study online (asynchronously or synchronously). A learning coach at home guides a student's experience. Course offerings allow for both self-paced and structured learning. Students may take core courses or electives.
Connections Academy provides students a loaned desktop computer and a reimbursement for Internet usage.
The Colorado Connections Academy web site is at http://www.connectionsacademy.com/colorado-school/home.aspx
References
- "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf
- Colorado Connections Academy web site, http://www.connectionsacademy.com/colorado-school/home.aspx
- "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/