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Alpha Omega Academy |
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Alpha Omega Academy (AOA) is an accredited online academy for grades K-12, with thousands of students enrolled worldwide. |
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Bridgeway Academy |
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Bridgeway Academy has served more than 25,000 K-12 families since 1989. They are a fully accredited virtual homeschool academy, offering customized learning options for each Bridgeway Academy student based on their uniqe learning style and needs, all the while considering how much or how little hands-on instruction the parents want to provide. |
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Catholic Virtual |
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A program of Virtual Schools of Excellence, Catholic Virtual is an accredited, online program. They are committed to offering a comprehensive approach to e-learning in a faith-filled environment. The K-12 Program provides college preparatory and career readiness curriculum for all students. The Catholic Religious Education classes follow the standards and guidelines set by the United States Bishops. |
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Clonlara School |
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The Clonlara School philosophy is that a school must empower learners to participate purposefully and eagerly in their own education. The program gives students a lot of choice: choice of curriculum, resources, method and timing. |
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e-Tutor |
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eTutor Virtual Learning is an online school providing an in-depth curriculum to students in grades K-12 anywhere in the world. Access to the program is through subscription. Subscribers become part of an online learning community held in high regard by some of the nation's best educators. Ideal for homeschoolers, international students, student athletes and performers, health-impaired, gifted-talented students and those who want to increase or refresh their educational skills, eTutor provides lesson modules in the areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Subscribers have the option of working at the level of their choice. |
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Griggs International Academy |
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Griggs International Academy is an online Christian school with multiple accreditations. They offer full curricula, teachers who are certified experts in their fields, online high school diploma, and more. |
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INSPIRE, Idaho Connections Academy |
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INSPIRE 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. INSPIRE, the Idaho Connections Academy, is a virtual charter school that was approved by the Idaho Charter School Commission. INSPIRE serves students in grades K–12 from anywhere in Idaho. Parents pay no tuition for students to attend INSPIRE. Students are considered to be enrolled in a public school. INSPIRE provides textbooks and other curriculum materials, along with a loaned computer, printer and subsidy for Internet service.
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Lisa Nolan Montessori |
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Montessori for the Earth offers affordable on-line Montessori and homeschool programs and ebooks for parents, homeschool, teachers, and aides by a certified Montessori teacher. Their Montessori on-line Distance Learning programs are designed for parents and homeschoolers, teachers and assistants, educators, administrators, and college students who want to learn about (or review) Montessori education and curriculum so they can incorporate it into their home, classroom, or college studies. |
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Paradigm Virtual Academy |
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Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, PVA uses the tested and proven PAC curriculum, but in a virtual, online setting. Students with Internet access can now benefit from the PAC program from anywhere in the world.
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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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