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In 35 states, online public schools have been established by state authorities, by school districts, or charter schools, meaning students can attend these schools full-time, tuition-free. In addition, at least 35 states offer part-time online public schooling through course access, which allows students to use online coursework to supplement their education with specific classes.
In many states, this is accessible, and sometimes even free, for private school or homeschooled students. While not every state offers online school for free, paid online school programs are available in all 50 states.
You can learn more about public online schools and resources at the National Coalition for Public School Options and the Digital Learning Collaborative. Alabama offers several free, full-time online learning options for students, like Alabama Connections Academy, Alabama Virtual Academy , Genesis Innovative School , and Alabama Destinations Career Academy which currently serves new students in grades-K Depending on your district, you may also be able to consider a district online school; for example, students zoned to Huntsville City Schools can also choose Huntsville Virtual Academy.
Public school students in grades can take classes for free; nonpublic school students can take courses for a fee. Alabama Virtual Academy is still accepting applications, but 10th grade enrollment is closed and will reopen October 1st for a second semester start date.
Alabama Virtual Academy provides one computer and an internet stipend if the family meets financial and academic standing requirements. At Alabama Destinations Career Academy, qualified students may receive a loaner computer and printer. In Alaska, middle- and high-school students in certain districts can enroll in online courses through the Alaska Digital Academy for a fee.
Additionally, Alaska has many correspondence school offerings , some of which are free, that families can choose from. The virtual learning program is staffed by Anchorage School District teachers and allows families to maintain a connection to their local school.
Students in grades can also consider Insight Academy of Arizona or Hope High School Online , both of which specialize in helping struggling students succeed. Students in grades K-8 can also consider Leman Virtual Academy. In order for funding to transfer to one of these schools, families switching to an online school may need to initiate withdrawal from their previous school.
You can learn more about the online school community in your state at AZ Parents for Education. There are also many districts in Arizona currently offering full-time online learning. The State Board of Education makes a list of district online programs and the grades they serve available to families. Arizona Connections Academy offers rolling enrollment, but enrollment will be paused from October , ASU Prep Digital offers rolling enrollment, but October 3 is the deadline for taking concurrent college courses.
At Primavera Online School, students in grades can still apply for six week courses available this fall. For other grades, the application for the second semester is December At Arizona Connections Academy, grades K-5 are capped, but seats are still available in grades At Arizona Connections Academy, a family may opt into one laptop and internet subsidy per household. At Arizona Virtual Academy, a family can receive a computer if they qualify for free or reduced lunch or are special education.
A wifi stipend may be available at the end of the school year. At Insight Academy of Arizona, a loaner computer is available to qualified families. Arkansas offers several free, full-time online learning options for students, like Arkansas Connections Academy and Arkansas Virtual Academy. There are also district online school options; for example, students in the Siloam Springs school district or students using open enrollment can also choose Siloam Springs Virtual Academ y.
For part-time classes, Virtual Arkansas offers online options for any Arkansas student, though online classes for students in grades K-6 are limited. Students enrolled in a public school can take all or some of their Virtual Arkansas classes online.
After that, students can still apply to be added to a waitlist. Arkansas Connections Academy does offer technology and wifi assistance based on income. Similarly, at Arkansas Virtual Academy, if you qualify for free or reduced lunch, a computer and wifi stipend may be provided.
District online schools have varying policies; for example, Siloam Springs Virtual Academy provides students a Chromebook for temporary use.
California offers several free, full-time online learning options for students, like California Connections Academy and California Virtual Academies. California Pacific Charter Schools is another free online choice for students in more than a dozen California counties.
While much of the learning is facilitated by technology, these learning programs offer in-person field trips and meet-ups as well. Students in grades needing additional academic support to overcome obstacles may wish to consider Insight Schools of California. Additionally, some districts have created their own online schools, like Davis School for Independent Study.
Students in the district or who have received an interdistrict transfer can apply. Due to high interest, California Connections Academy has closed enrollment for the fall semester.
Compass Charter Schools and California Pacific Charter Schools offer rolling admission until they has reached capacity. California Connections Academy has no seat availability for the fall semester. At California Connections Academy, one computer per household and an internet subsidy may be requested.
At California Virtual Academies, a computer and wifi stipend may be available. Colorado offers several free, full-time online learning options for students, like Colorado Connections Academy, Colorado Virtual Academy , and Colorado Preparatory Academy. You can dive into a full list of online options — some of which are district-specific and some of which are statewide — at the Colorado Department of Education.
Students in grades interested in career technical education may wish to check out Destinations Career Academy of Colorado , which specializes in real-world training for specific careers. Students in grades who need extra academic and social support to excel may want to consider Pikes Peak Online School.
In addition, Colorado Digital Learning Solutions offers part-time courses for middle-school and high-school students. While Colorado Digital Learning Solutions charges fees, students attending Colorado traditional public schools and public charter schools may have their fees subsidized.
This online school has drop-in centers where students can work and frequent school field trips, offering families a unique blend of virtual and in-person education. To learn more about the online school community in your state, check out the Colorado Coalition of Cyberschool Families. Families can enroll at Colorado Virtual Academy on a rolling basis. At Connections Academy, first semester enrollment closed September 23, but Grades K can apply for the second semester.
At Pikes Peak Online School, enrollment ends mid-September, but occasionally spots become available for the second semester. Colorado Connections Academy is accepting applications for the second semester for grades K Colorado Connections Academy provides students a desktop computer and internet reimbursement. Pikes Peak Online School provides loaner computers and internet service reimbursement in cases of financial need. Destinations Career Academy students may be able to receive a loaner laptop.
Colorado Virtual Academy and Colorado Preparatory Academy do not provide technology and wifi, but exceptions due to financial need may be possible. While the schools are available to families in Connecticut, they are not specific to the state. K12 is actively working to launch an online school in Connecticut , but this is not yet available for families.
Most states have free online school programs, but Delaware does not at this time. These private online schools are available to families in Delaware, but they are not specific to the state. In Florida, districts are required to offer students at least one virtual option. Florida has the largest state virtual school in the nation. Any Florida student can take courses through Florida Virtual School , full time or part time, free of charge. As of , there are enrollment caps for district-run virtual schools in Florida.
FLVS Flex offers course options with flexible start dates year round. The deadline for Digital Academy of Florida was September Meanwhile, Florida Cyber Charter Academy accepts students until capacity has been met.
At Florida Virtual School, enrollment closed for full-time students for the fall semester. Florida Connections Academy, Coastal Connections Academy, and Florida Cyber Charter Academy provide loaner computers and internet service reimbursement in the case of financial hardship. Georgia Virtual School provides online courses at the high school level, plus some middle-school courses as well.
Public school students can enroll full-time or part-time at no cost. Some state funds are available to cover tuition for private and homeschool students on a first-come, first-served basis. Other free, full-time online learning options are also available, such as Georgia Connections Academy and Georgia Cyber Academy.
Some districts in Georgia have developed online schools, and families may be able to transfer into one of these schools. While first semester enrollment is closed for Georgia Connections Academy, second semester enrollment begins October As of September , the Georgia Virtual School is accepting applications for its spring courses.
Georgia Connections Academy has met its enrollment cap for grades 5, , and , but has seats available for grades 6, 7, and Georgia Cyber Academy is no longer accepting applications for the school year. T he school does offer exceptions for siblings and homeless students to enroll in January. Georgia Connections Academy does not provide students technology and wifi. At Georgia Cyber Academy, a computer, printer, and hotspot are provided to families that request and meet specific criteria.
Registration for spring classes through E-School start November Additionally, for the school year, some districts are offering online learning plans. You can find a complete list of these options at the Hawaii Department of Education. Parents who would like to enroll their student in online school full-time can hire a private provider. Idaho offers several full-time, free online learning options for students statewide in grades K, like Inspire Connections Academy and Idaho Virtual Academy.
Students in grades can also consider Idaho Connects Online School , and students in grades can also consider Idaho Technical Career Academy , a full-time online school focused on career readiness.
For part-time options, Idaho students in grades may enroll in online classes through Idaho Digital Learning. Idaho Digital Learning is available to students in any type of educational setting, public or private.
But, parents should check with their local public school or district for details, as fees may apply. Additionally, more than 10 Idaho school districts have established online school programs. For example, students in the Boise School District, or students with an approved open enrollment status from another district, can choose the Boise Online School , which opened in Idaho Connects Online School offers rolling admission, with applications accepted at any time of the year.
At Inspire Connections Academy, the deadline to enroll is October 1. At Idaho Virtual Academy, there are multiple deadlines the school offers for late starts throughout the year.
Idaho Virtual Academy has seats available and offers monthly start dates that students can enroll by during the school year. These run until February. Idaho Technical Career Academy has seats available for grades At Inspire Connections Academy, one laptop and internet subsidy are available per household. At Idaho Virtual Academy, a loaner laptop is available for eligible families.
At Idaho Technical Career Academy, each student is provided a loaner computer and printer, and internet subsidies are available in some cases. At Idaho Connects Online School, a computer may be requested. Illinois students in grades can take supplemental online courses through Illinois Virtual School. While Illinois Virtual School charges fees, some schools and districts pay those fees on behalf of their students. Students can register through their local school or as a homeschool student.
Another option Indiana students can choose is IU High School , a fully accredited online private high school run by Indiana University. Students at IU High School can take courses to supplement their educational experiences in brick and mortar institutions, or students may pursue a high school diploma online full-time. Finally, some schools will cover costs for students to take part-time high school courses through Indiana Online.
At Indiana Connections Career Academy and Indiana Connections Academy, first semester enrollment is closed but grades can enroll for the second semester starting October Indiana Connections Academy has seats available for grades , with enrollment in grades K-5 subject to a waitlist.
Indiana Connections Career Academy has seats available for grades Insight School of Indiana has seats available for grades At Indiana Digital Learning School, all students have the option of receiving a computer; low income families can apply for a wifi stipend to be distributed at year end.
At Indiana Connections Academy and Indiana Connections Career Academy, families do not receive technology and wifi unless they apply for a hardship exemption. Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy and Achieve Virtual do not provide technology and wifi to students. At Insight School of Indiana, eligible students may request a computer and internet.
Iowa offers several free, full-time online learning options for students, such as Iowa Connections Academy and Iowa Virtual Academy. In order for funding to follow a child to online school, families need to fill out the Iowa Open Enrollment Application with their assigned district for approval; this could potentially be denied if completed after the open enrollment period closes in the spring.
In addition to these statewide options, several districts currently offer online programs. You can find a list of these online schools at the Iowa Department of Education. At Iowa Connections Academy, computers and internet subsidies are available for eligible families.
Iowa Virtual Academy does not typically provide technology and wifi but, based on financial aid, a loaner computer may be available. For students in grades , an additional option is the Insight School of Kansas , which specializes in helping students overcome obstacles to academic success. The Kansas State Department of Education also keeps a comprehensive directory of virtual school programs , which includes many district online schools. You can search the list for programs that allow out-of-district students to transfer in.
At Kansas Connections Academy, the deadline to enroll was September 3. Insight School of Kansas has a rolling enrollment policy until December 11 for grades and until September 3 for grades Enrollment has closed for the fall semester at the Kansas Online Learning Program. Insight School of Kansas is accepting waitlist applications for grades While many states have free, full-time virtual school available, Kentucky does not yet have such an option. More information on these paid options is available on the KY Department of Education website.
Students who do not qualify for free classes can take these courses for a fee. If a student would like to switch to online school, their parent or legal guardian must notify the currently enrolled school in order to withdraw and identify the online school they are transferring into.
University View Academy offers rolling enrollment. As of September , at University View Academy, grades 3, 8, and 12 are waitlisted for the school year, but there are a limited number of spots in other grades. Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy is full.
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