Leadership Team at Minnesota Connections Academy Participates in Annual Summer Retreat

While summer is certainly a chance for educators to take some much needed time off, it is also the time of year when real planning, strategizing, thinking, and problem solving gets done. As such, the leadership team from the K-12 online public school Minnesota Connections Academy recently gathered in Baltimore with colleagues from across the country for the school's annual summer retreat.

Principals, assistant principals, and heads of counseling and special education from Connections Academy's 32 virtual public schools in 26 states came together to revisit the past year, brainstorm what worked and what didn't, and gear up for the upcoming school year. The retreat included presentations, break-out sessions, activities and many informal conversations in an effort to improve student learning.

"The retreat is a special time to be with like-minded colleagues who are all committed to serving students and their families with a unique educational experience," said Melissa Gould, principal, Minnesota Connections Academy.

For over fifteen years, Connections Academy has delivered individualized learning to students through tuition-free online public schools. During the 2016–2017 school year, Connections Academy served over 60,000 students. Hallmarks of the Connections Academy online school program include: personalized learning, flexibility, certified teachers, technology and an award-winning curriculum. Connections Academy is part of the global education company Pearson.

Enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year is underway. In-person Information Sessions as well as real-time, virtual Information Sessions and Parent Panels are available. For more information, visit

www.connectionsacademy.com/MTSMCAevents.