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Virtual classroom takes root in Broome

October 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

In 27 states — New York excluded — students are allowed to attend a virtual school full-time.

“It’s changing education and somewhat leveling the playing field by giving small schools, and remote schools, more access to resources,” said Liz Pape, president and CEO of Virtual High School Global Consortium, a non-profit organization, based in Maynard, Mass., that offers credit-bearing high school courses to students across the country and around the world. It’s among a number of organizations offering online learning programs to schools.

Some schools, notably Binghamton High School, have used online instruction for remedial work, allowing students the chance to earn credit for courses they failed.

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Chino Valley Unified trustee resigning

October 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Brandon Blanchard has announced he will be stepping down from the Chino Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees.

Blanchard’s resignation, which is effective Saturday, is because his wife plans to accept a full-time position with the district’s virtual school.

District and government code prohibits a spouse from being hired in the same district that their partner is a school board member in.

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Education activist urges online learning as alternative to failing schools

October 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Charter schools and online learning could help turn around underperforming campuses such as Clayton Valley High School in Concord, an education reform advocate said Friday.

Lance Izumi, who is an author and senior director for education at the Pacific Research Institute public policy think tank, said many school districts throughout the state and country are failing to adequately prepare students to be competitive with students around the world.

“In a recent survey, three quarters of Americans surveyed said that college is important to achieving success in life,” he said during a Contra Costa Taxpayers Association luncheon in Pleasant Hill. “However, less than half believed that their local high school was doing an excellent or good job at preparing students for college.”

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Leggett Valley Unified goes virtual; school district offers online K-12 school

July 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

”Because of financial reasons with the state slashing the education budget every year, we needed to increase our enrollment,” Scott said. “Also because of our unique situation in Leggett, a rural area, we now will be able to offer the children in our own community as well as in neighboring communities stronger educational options.”

According to Scott, the school district began researching a virtual educational program through K12 Inc. in January. Funded in 2000, K12 provides online curriculums for charter schools, private schools and public schools nationwide. The program also operates virtual charter schools of its own. The Leggett Valley Unified School District Board of Education approved a contract with K12 in March, Scott said.

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Around Pasadena, July 12: DJ robbed of laptop after playing house party

July 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Capistrano Connections Academy is chartered through the Capistrano Unified School District and is available to students in grades K-12 who reside in the Eastern Los Angeles county.

Parents with children in grades K-12 are encouraged to attend.

Connections Academy teachers and staff will be available to share firsthand experiences, explain the program and answer any questions. Refreshments will be served, and children are welcome to attend with their parents.

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LAKE ELSINORE: Online school readies for opening

July 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Southern California Online Academy, the Lake Elsinore Unified School District’s new charter school, is nearly ready to open.

Classes start Aug. 10 at the virtual school for students in kindergarten through 12th grades. Nearly 160 students have enrolled, said Alain Guevera, assistant superintendent for instructional support services for the district.

Principal Veronica Godinez, eight teachers and the clerical staff have been hired. Finishing touches are being put on a new computer lab at the school’s campus.

While the students will work mostly from computers at home, they will also be able to meet with teachers and work in computer labs or have lessons in campus classrooms, Godinez said.

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Online school to give presentation to local parents

July 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

COSTA MESA — With today’s technology, education isn’t limited to the physical classroom. One virtual school wants locals to learn more about what the school can offer them.

Capistrano Connections Academy, an online K-12 school, is hosting an information session July 25 at Costa Mesa’s Residence Inn for families considering educational options beyond the brick-and-mortar schools.

“I think for a lot of families virtual school is something that is hard to imagine at first … but it’s a lot more individualized,” said teacher Leslie Dombeck, adding that “it’s a very good alternative type of education.”

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SAN BERNARDINO: Clinic to offer free vaccines Wednesday

July 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Taylion Virtual Academy will host a Tdap immunization clinic for all youth entering seventh through 12th grades on Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to at least noon, at the San Bernardino campus, 1184 W. Second St., Ste 103, San Bernardino.

The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health and Fox Occupational Medical Center of San Bernardino are providing the immunizations at no charge.

“We care about the physical well-being of all students in the Inland Empire,” said Taylion Virtual Academy Executive Director Will Griffin.

The Tdap vaccine provides immunity against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough), reports the Center for Disease Control. Children typically are vaccinated for these diseases sometime before kindergarten, but by their middle and high school years, this immunity has faded.

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Broderick: Parents deserve choice on education

July 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush’s appearance before a joint House and Senate Education Committee hearing today should offer a stark contrast between a state that has embraced parental choice in education and one still grappling with a discriminatory constitutional provision.

Florida empowers families to have the financial freedom to choose the best school for their children. Florida has the broadest array of public, private and virtual school options in the nation. Last school year, nearly 29,000 low-income students received scholarships funded by the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program. This program allows businesses to receive dollar-for-dollar tax credits for contributions made to nonprofit organizations that provide tuition scholarships to low-income children.

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Online school graduates 87 California students

June 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

California Connections Academy graduated 87 virtual education students from Southern and Central California. The ceremony was held at Laguna Hills Community Center on Monday.

Although graduating from a virtual school is still a relatively new idea, California Connections Academy students broke through barriers and are continuing to achieve high academically, and personally.

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