Commonwealth's Newest Virtual Public School to Host Information Session for Interested Families

TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School (TECCA), the state’s newest full-time, tuition-free public school for K-12 students, is now enrolling students for the 2015-2016 school year and is hosting in-person information sessions across Massachusetts.

Interested families are encouraged to learn more about how virtual school works and if it’s the right fit for their students by attending one of the in-person information sessions held by TECCA over the coming weeks. An information session for families of potential students will be held in Peabody on August 12.

The success of the new virtual school is apparent in the school’s first survey of TECCA parents, which was completed by an independent third party. Ninety percent of parents would recommend the new school to other families and 76 percent say they are more satisfied at TECCA than their previous school. Nearly 80 percent of parents gave TECCA an “A” or “B” grade, whereas public school ratings from the 45th Annual Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup Poll of the Public’s Attitudes Toward the Public Schools shows that traditional public schools received only 67 percent “A” or “B” grades from parents. Parent satisfaction with TECCA’s teachers and curriculum ranges from 85 to 90 percent, with 87 percent of parents agreeing that the use of technology improves the learning experience.

Families will have the opportunity to meet with a TECCA faculty member or representative, explore the program and curriculum, and ask questions about the enrollment process. Interested families may also attend Parent-to-Parent meetings for the opportunity to speak with currently enrolled families in a more casual setting. For those unable to attend an in-person session, real-time interactive online information sessions and an on-demand session accessible 24/7 are also available. A complete list of events and links to the online information sessions are available on TECCA’s website.

During open application periods, interested families must complete an online registration form followed by subsequent enrollment steps. The school can enroll up to 1,000 students for the 2015-16 school year.

WHAT: Information session for prospective families interested in attending

virtual school at TEC Connections Academy

WHEN: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Boston-Peabody, One Newbury St., Peabody, MA 01960

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About TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School
TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School (TECCA) is Massachusetts’ newest statewide, tuition-free, virtual public school for students in grades K-12. The school was approved in February 2014 by the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and is now serving students for the 2014-2015 school year, delivering a fully-accredited education. TECCA provides students with the flexibility to learn from anywhere there is an Internet connection and with an innovative online school curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards. The combination of Massachusetts-credentialed teachers, an award-winning curriculum, engaging electives, technology tools, and social experiences provides a supportive online learning opportunity for students who want an individualized approach to education. The virtual school is sponsored by The Education Cooperative (TEC). For more information, call 800-382-6010 or visit www.TECConnectionsAcademy.com.