Ohio Virtual Academy Named 2022 Cognia School of Distinction
October 20 2022 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) has been recognized as a 2022
Cognia™ School of Distinction, a program which recognizes pre-K–12
education institutions that exemplify excellence in education and
service to learners.
Cognia selected OHVA as one of the 96 schools and 38 systems out
of more than 1,500 institutions that were eligible for its 2022
Cognia Schools and Systems of Distinction. Ohio Virtual Academy is
an accredited, full-time online public school, and one of the
largest online schools in the country.
“This is a great honor for OHVA as we constantly strive to bring
excellence to what we do,” said Kristin Stewart, Head of School for
OHVA. “Our families see this effort for their students every day
and we’ll be proud to share this official recognition with
them.”
Ohio Virtual Academy first earned Cognia Accreditation in 2006
and reaccreditation in 2022. Ohio Virtual Academy participated in
Cognia’s rigorous Accreditation Engagement Review process, which is
based on research-based performance standards. The process includes
a third-party review by education experts of evidence, interviews,
and classroom observations. The evaluation covers Leadership
Capacity, Learning Capacity, and Resource Capacity, as well as a
demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
“Ohio Virtual Academy is to be commended on their recognition as
a School of Distinction,” said Dr. Mark A. Elgart, president and
CEO of Cognia. “Cognia Accreditation is already a mark of
distinction recognized around the world. Being named a School or
System of Distinction further recognizes the commitment to
education quality OHVA has for its learners,” he added.
For Cognia Global Network member institutions, Cognia offers an
opportunity to be further recognized as a school or system of
distinction in the year in which an accreditation engagement review
is held. Unlike the typical six-year accreditation cycle, this
program recognizes institutions that hosted a Cognia Accreditation
Engagement Review within the recognition year 2021-2022. Learn more
about Cognia membership at Cognia.org.
An online public-school program, OHVA is available tuition-free
to students in grades K-12 who reside most anywhere in the state.
Many families and students choose OHVA because it provides an
alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar education. Athletes,
advanced learners, and students seeking a bullying-free environment
can balance a full academic course load along with extracurricular
pursuits or medical needs.
Students and families are encouraged to attend an online
information session hosted by the school. More information on the
school, how to enroll, and a schedule of upcoming events can be
found at ohva.k12.com.
About Cognia
Cognia is a global, nonprofit improvement organization dedicated
to helping institutions and other education providers grow
learners, teachers, and leaders. Cognia offers accreditation and
certification, assessment, and professional services within a
framework of continuous improvement. Serving 36,000 public and
private institutions from early learning through high school in
more than 90 countries, Cognia brings a global perspective to
advancing teaching and learning. Find out more at cognia.org.
About Ohio Virtual Academy
Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) is an accredited, full-time online
public charter school authorized by the Ohio Council of Community
Schools (OCCS) that serves students in grades K through 12. As part
of the Ohio public school system, OHVA is tuition-free and provides
families the choice to access the curriculum and tools provided by
K12, a Stride Company (NYSE: LRN). Stride offers learners of all
ages a more effective way to learn and build skills for their
future. For more information about OHVA, visit ohva.k12.com and
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