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The Colorado Connections Academy (ColoCA) is partnered with the private 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

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