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Virtual school prepares for Utah students

August 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Utah Connections Academy has received 393 applications from students throughout the state for its inaugural year of providing a 21st century approach to education. Five of those applications are from Iron County.

Linda Harless, principal for the academy, said Aug. 29 is planned as the first day of school, but there is still much preparation to be done. The academy is a virtual charter school with programs in 21 other states, but is establishing itself in Utah for the first time with a capped enrollment of 350.

Director of Public Relations for Connections Education Alison Bazin reported 20 of the applicants are from Southern Utah. Although there are 393 applicants, Bazin said many families start the application process but do not complete it for a variety of reasons, such as a move or decision to stay with a traditional school. As a result, there is room for enrollment.

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Online program is asset to education

July 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Today, with the advances in technology, there are many ways in which students can receive a full education. The Washington Online School Utah program is one of those additions to public education that can enhance and expand a students’ learning experience.

Washington Online School Utah (also known as WOSU or Wash Online) provides two free public online schools: WOSU-K8 (K-eighth grades) and WOSU-HS (ninth -twelfth grades) that are part of the Washington County School District. WOSU is open to all students in grades K-12 living anywhere in the state of Utah.

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Teigan Adams third in barrel racing at high school finals

June 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Local Teenager qualifies for National High School Rodeo Finals

Seventeen year old Teigan Adams of Castle Dale, finished third in barrel racing at the Utah State High School Finals held June 8-11 in Heber City. In her bid to qualify Teigan attended high school rodeos throughout the state of Utah from August of last year to the end of May, she earned enough points to enter the state finals tied for third place in barrel racing.

Teigan competes as a junior attending Utah Virtual Academy. She rodeos as part of the Emery High School Rodeo Club. Emery held their high school rodeo in April in conjunction with the Carbon High School rodeo. While competing at the Carbon High School rodeo which was held in Castle Dale Teigan reset the arena record fast time in barrel racing.

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Online education may be Utah’s future

June 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment

As the school year winds down at the Open High School of Utah, I look back at 2010-11 and am thrilled with the transformative power that technology played in preparing my students for what lies ahead. The use of technology — real-world technology — transcends the barriers of time and place and allows students access to knowledge anytime, anyplace.

As an online school, our methods can be described as “one-on-one tutoring for every student in every subject”. Instruction is individualized, allowing students to work at their pace and on their needs. Our technology instantaneously tracks the students and their performance.

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A Virtual School Option for Utah Kids

April 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Virtual education continues to grow in popularity across the country. Utah Connections Academy was established to meet growing parent and student demand for our flexible, technology-enhanced public school. In the past year alone over 1,600 people in Utah have requested information about a Connections Academy school in the state.

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Informational meeting set for new virtual academy

April 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The academy is currently available in states that allow virtual education, which includes Utah. It is an option for families who need flexible education environment because of medical conditions or scheduling challenges.

The curriculum is teacher driven, with the caregivers serving as education facilitators or learning coaches. Each child is given a Personalized Education Plan that addresses the strengths, weaknesses, education and career goals of the student. The curriculum is then tailored to the individual student and is constantly evaluated, said the release.

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A virtual education

April 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment

CEDAR CITY – Utah Connections Academy, a virtual public school, conducted an information session Monday night in Cedar City, where students and parents could ask questions about the curriculum and other aspects of this new form of education.

Laura Rice, senior manager of regional marketing for Connections Academy, said there are 350 slots for students throughout the state, and about half of those are filled. Anyone entering kindergarten through 12th grade may apply.

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School choice advocates worry guv may veto online ed bill

March 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Parents for Choice in Education is urging school choice advocates to contact the governor in hopes of persuading him not to veto a bill that aims to expand online learning opportunities partly by redirecting dollars.

Judi Clark, executive director of Parents for Choice in Education (PCE), said the governor contacted bill sponsor Sen. Howard Stephenson, R-Draper, on Tuesday to tell him he’s considering vetoing SB65.

The bill would allow school districts and online charter schools to offer online classes to students throughout the state. Funding would follow the students, meaning instead of a student’s home district getting all the funding for that student, the school providing the online course would get part of it. The bill also would continue funding for the Utah Electronic High School for another year before making that school compete with other providers for dollars.

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Funding can now follow students to online high schools

March 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Opponents originally decried the legislation calling it a voucher bill since it originally allowed students to take classes from private and out-of-state online providers. But amendments in the House responded to those concerns.

The new bill will only allow in-state online charter schools and online programs created by Utah school districts to be eligible.

“It has changed significantly and we like, generally speaking, the (latest) version,” said Patti Harrington with the State School Boards Association.

The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Howard Stephenson, R-Draper, said he’s happy with the changes.

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Teaching via webcam reaches larger audience of students

February 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

With a one-time $35 fee paid to UVU, the virtual classes offered at the school allow students to receive an associate degree from UVU and give them the opportunity to apply for the Century Scholarship, awarded to students who complete their associate degree by June of their senior year of high school.

“Our students can academically experience the excitement and rigor of a college class right here in a safe atmosphere, with kids their own age, and get the best of both worlds,” Eccles said.

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