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Capistrano Connections Academy |
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Capistrano Connections Academy provides a new form of public school that students can attend from home. This is a unique program that combines strong parental involvement, the expertise and accountability of publicly funded education, and the flexibility of online classes. Capistrano Connections Academy (CapoCA) is a charter school authorized by the Capistrano Unified School District. CapoCA serves students in grades K–12 who reside in San Diego, Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties. Grades K–10 are fully accredited and grades 11–12 have been provisionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Parents pay no tuition for students to attend Capistrano Connections Academy. Students are considered to be enrolled in a public school. CapoCA provides textbooks and other curriculum materials.
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Central California Connections Academy |
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Central California Connections Academy (CenCA) provides a new form of public school that students can attend from home. This is a unique program that combines strong parental involvement, the expertise and accountability of publicly funded education, and the flexibility of online classes. Central California Connections Academy is a charter school authorized in May 2006 by Alpaugh Unified School District. CenCA serves students in grades K–12 who reside in Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, and Tulare counties. Parents pay no tuition for students to attend Central California Connections Academy. Students are considered to be enrolled in a public school. CenCA provides textbooks and other curriculum materials.
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eTAP |
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eTAP (electronic Teaching Assistance Program) is a non-profit education corporation, whose purpose is to provide K-12 curriculum for the core subjects of Mathematics, English, Science, and History on the world wide Internet. Their instructional material is designed to assist students, teachers and parents. The lessons can be used for students’ instruction and for parents and teachers as an aid to help their children and students. Homeschool parents can use eTAP as their complete instructional program or as a supplement to other programs that they are using. |
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K12 |
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Founded in 1999 by William J. Bennett, along with other leaders, K12 offers a traditional program of learning using online technology and traditional content. Many states are offering the K12 program through Virtual Acadamies, with programs that are free of charge to participating families. |
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Sycamore Tree Center for Home Education |
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Costa Mesa, California |
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The Sycamore Tree, Inc. was incorporated in California in 1982, and provides homeschool educational services to students in grades K-12. This is a text-based homeschool computer program. They also provide testing services. |
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CAVA K12 - LA County |
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All members of this group live in or near Los Angeles County, have children who are enrolled in CAVA (California Virtual Academy) or use K12 curriculum on their own, or are interested in the programs. |
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K12 Large Families |
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This group is for large families using the K-12 curriculum created by Dr. William Bennett. Both homeschooling families and Virtual School families are welcome. It is particularly intended for families with more than 3 children in K-12 as well as additional teens, toddlers and babies. Discussions include both the curriculum and the challenges of implementing it in a large family. |
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Virtual schools, real concerns |
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The Christian Science Monitor |
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Some 40,000 to 50,000 students in 37 states are enrolled in virtual schools, according to the US Department of Education. Virtual schools have received mixed reviews. Advocates of virtual learning say it opens new horizons, particularly for students in rural communities where choices are limited, or for those with special needs due to illness or serious involvement with athletics. But critics worry about the lack of face-to-face interaction. And some homeschoolers worry that enrolling in a virtual school may lead to loss of independence and control of learning.
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