California
Connections Academy,
a tuition-free virtual public school, will host a free information session in Elk Grove on Monday, March 4 for
families interested in learning about its online program and individualized approach to
education. California Connections Academy @ Ripon is chartered through the Ripon
Unified School District and is available to students in grades K-12 who reside
in Alameda, Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Santa
Clara and Stanislaus counties. Connections
Academy is a division of Connections Education, which is accredited by AdvancED.
Families interested in virtual education can also learn how teahers
interact with students in the virtual environment; about Connections Academy’s
personalized learning opportunities; college preparation; socialization; the
role of the parent or other Learning Coach; and the use of technology.
The non-traditional learning environment can be a great fit for many
types of students, including those who are significantly ahead or behind in the
classroom, those who need a flexible schedule, those who learn at a different
pace from their peers or need more individualized attention, and those who live
in rural areas. Homebound and previously home-schooled students can also thrive
in Connections Academy’s program.