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Chester Area Cyber School
The Chester Area Cyber School (CACS) is a free, online public school for residents of the US state of South Dakota. Its goal is to use technology to reach students who have not previously been able to take advantage of a high school education (i.e. require an alternative setting). Asynchronous courses are provided across a range of pilot schools, for students in grades 9-12.
In 2010-2011, the Cyber School served 205 students.
Students may complete coursework entirely online or both online and offline.
All Chester Area students, regardless of age, who have not attained a high school diploma, are eligible to take classes through Chester Area Cyber School (CACS).
The Chester Area Cyber School web site is at http://www.chester.k12.sd.us/cyber_school.htm
References
- "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf
- Chester Area Cyber School web site, http://www.chester.k12.sd.us/cyber_school.htm
- Chester Area School flyer, http://www.chester.k12.sd.us/FORMS/2010-2011%20Brochure2.pdf
- "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/