Online Learning – Connections Academy rated “Excellent”
Euclid: Online students growing in Ohio
EUCLID — Eric and Carla Martin decided that something was missing in their children’s education, so they enrolled them in an e-school.
“We wanted more one-on-one contact, more work at your own pace, and more involvement in their education,” says Carla Martin.
Caleb and Kelsey Martin attend Ohio Connections Academy. OCA is a virtual charter school. It is a public school but run by an independent organization.
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Ohio Connections Academy Achieves ‘Excellent’ Rating on 2009-2010 Report Card From Ohio Department of Education
CINCINNATI, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ — Ohio Connections Academy (OCA), a leading virtual public school, or e-school, has been designated “Excellent” by the Ohio Department of Education for achieving a value-added measure of “above expected growth” for the second consecutive year. The rating and value-added result demonstrate that students are making significant gains in academic achievement and the school is exceeding state standards for quality. OCA serves students in grades K-12 from across the state and expects to serve more than 3,000 students in the 2010-2011 school year. Enrollment for the upcoming school year is going on now.
“Our report card reflects the dedication and hard work of our teachers and staff and acknowledges our commitment to raising student achievement and providing an exceptional learning environment,” said Ray Lambert, superintendent of OCA. “Our ‘Excellent’ rating also illustrates that our personalized instruction, innovative use of technology, and flexibility produce academic success for our students. I am proud of our teachers and staff and the excellent education we provide for students throughout Ohio.”
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Virtual schools ‘clicking’ for many students this school year
More than 2 million children in kindergarten through 12th grade are learning online, and their ranks are growing by almost 20 percent each year, according to research by Ambient Insight. Currently, 45 states have significant supplemental online learning programs, or full-time programs, in which students take most or all of their courses online.
“One reason families are turning to full-time virtual schools is that parents are seeking a more personalized education for their children, where students’ studies are tailored to their abilities and interests, and they can work at their own pace,” says Dr. Steven Guttentag, executive vice president and chief education officer for Connections Academy, a leading virtual school provider that offers both public and private virtual school programs. “Of course most importantly, they work. Students are achieving at high levels and matriculating into some of our nation’s best universities.”
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