Ohio families invited to learn more about full-time online school

The faculty and staff at Ohio Connections Academy, a statewide, tuition-free, online public school, are looking forward to welcoming new and returning students on Monday, August 22nd. As many parents continue to consider different academic options for their children, Ohio Connections Academy is offering opportunities for families to learn more about full-time online school.

Families are invited to attend upcoming online information sessions on Thursday, August 18th at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, August 23rd at 6 p.m. Families who are interested in learning if a full-time online school is the right fit for their child are encouraged to attend. They will have the opportunity to speak to staff members, learn how the online classroom works and how teachers engage and support the students.

“Finding the school environment that is the right fit for your student is an important decision so I invite families to join us and see how learning in a true virtual classroom setting might make a difference,” said Ohio Connections Academy Superintendent Marie Hanna. “We also encourage parents to contact us directly and speak with one of our faculty members. This is a critical decision, and we are here to help families determine what would be the best learning environment for their student this fall.”

Virtual school is a great fit for a variety of students and each student is unique. Those who attend Ohio Connections Academy come from different backgrounds and choose full-time online school for various reasons. Some students prefer to take ownership of their education and benefit from the flexibility that virtual school offers, while others are looking for a consistent, safe learning environment.

Victoria Parris, of Springfield, enrolled her four daughters in Ohio Connections Academy at the start of the 2020 school year to be in an online learning environment that offered a challenging curriculum with teachers who would keep her students engaged.

“When our former school closed due to the pandemic, we were given the opportunity to see how my daughters would learn remotely,” Victoria said. “At that time, we were already considering an academic move and we watched as the girls excelled in managing their time and keeping up with their individual assignments. We chose Ohio Connections Academy because it was a trusted, experienced online school that also provides our family the schedule flexibility to be more involved in activities outside of school.”

Ohio Connections Academy recently received very high marks and is considered a high-quality academic option according to its 2021-2022 Parent Satisfaction Survey, an annual third-party survey that provides families with the opportunity to review their experience with the full-time online public school.

Ninety-three percent of the parents who responded said they would recommend Ohio Connections Academy to parents whose children are not enrolled in the program. Ninety-five percent of the parents also agree their children are satisfied with the program and 93 percent say their children are making good progress.

In addition, 93 percent of parents agree that Ohio Connections Academy’s technology tools improve their child’s learning experience. The same percentage of parents also think the curriculum is high quality and the teachers improve the learning experience.

Enrollment for Ohio Connections Academy for the 2022-2023 school year is now open. A complete schedule of events as well as more information about Ohio Connections Academy is available at https://www.ohioconnectionsacademy.com or by calling 1-(800) 382-6010.

Survey methodology

Connections Academy conducts the annual Parent Satisfaction Survey to find out how parents, guardians and Learning Coaches grade the program in several key areas. The 2022 survey was conducted from January 19 to February 26 by Shapiro + Raj, an independent market research company that created the questionnaire, collected the data and tabulated the results. Parents and caretakers of all students enrolled at the time of the survey were invited to complete the survey online. A WebMail invitation was sent to each parent or caretaker, and one response per household was submitted.

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About Ohio Connections Academy

Ohio Connections Academy is a unique, tuition-free, online public school for K-12 students. Every day, we create a high-quality educational experience that keeps students motivated and engaged in a safe, virtual learning environment. In addition to academics, teachers focus on emotional well-being and social development, working closely with families to help students learn how they learn best. Here, students gain the skills and confidence they need to direct their own educational journey, learning to thrive in the real world by first learning how to be resourceful and resilient. For more information, call 800–382–6010 or visit https://www.ohioconnectionsacademy.com.