Oregon’s Leading Virtual Public Charter School Kicks Off Enrollment Season for 2017-18 School Year

Mill City—April 20, 2017—Enrollment for the 2017-18 school year is underway for Oregon Connections Academy (ORCA), the state's leading virtual public charter school. The school will host a number of in-person and online information sessions this spring and summer for families interested in exploring virtual education and enrolling their students.

“Spring is a great time for Oregon families considering new education options for their students including virtual schooling,” said Allison Galvin, Executive Director of Oregon Connections Academy. “ORCA offers an ideal solution to many students and families who desire an alternative to the traditional school setting.”

The tuition-free virtual public school, serving students in grades K-12 across Oregon, is holding several community meetings for students and parents to fulfill the growing number of requests for information from families about the school.

At the information sessions, parents and students have an opportunity to learn about the school’s curriculum, and thoroughly explore the program. They can also interact with school representatives and other prospective families. Parent-to-parent meetings are also available for families interested in speaking with currently enrolled families in a more casual setting.

Families interested in knowing more about ORCA’s high-quality online program can also attend real-time online information sessions with a parent or school representative if they go to:

www.OregonConnectionsAcademy.com/events

“We offer an exceptional learning experience, that is personalized and flexible to meet the needs of each student,” explained Galvin. “At Oregon Connections Academy, our students receive customized learning from highly qualified Oregon licensed teachers, using cutting-edge technology, and a rigorous curriculum which meets state standards, along with greater involvement from parents.”

With the evolution of technology and additional school choices, more and more families are turning to virtual public schools like Oregon Connections Academy (ORCA) for their children’s education, and for a variety of reasons.

According to the school’s most recent Parent Satisfaction Survey, families’ most important reasons for considering ORCA included: wanting a change from their current school setting; needing or wanting a flexible schedule, and expressing a desire for a safe learning environment. Over 90% of parents also said they would recommend Oregon Connections Academy to families not currently enrolled in the program.

A complete schedule of information sessions and other events with dates and locations is available online at: www.OregonConnectionsAcademy.com/Events

To find out further details about Oregon Connections Academy, watch the school’s overview video at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yks6AVpuMy8, visit the school website at www.OregonConnectionsAcademy.com or call (800) 382–6010.

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About Oregon Connections Academy

Oregon Connections Academy (ORCA) is a tuition-free, high-quality, highly accountable statewide online charter school that serves students in grades K–12. The school is authorized by the Santiam Canyon School District. All Oregon Connections Academy students participate in the award-winning national Connections Academy program that combines high-quality resources from leading publishers with cutting-edge yet easy-to-use technology and hands-on materials. Oregon Connections Academy 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 Oregon-certified teachers, a proven curriculum, unique electives, technology tools, and community experiences creates a supportive and successful online learning opportunity for families and children who want an individualized approach to education. Oregon Connections Academy is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), an accrediting division of AdvancED. For more information, call 800-382-6010, or visit http://www.OregonConnectionsAcademy.com.

Laura Dillon, Outreach Manager

Oregon Connections Academy

(503) 779-3150 ldillon@connectionseducation.com