Colorado Tuition-Free Virtual Public Schools Welcome Students Back to School
August 23 2023 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Students Looking for a Personalized Learning
Approach Can Still Enroll for the 2023-2024 School Year
As summer break draws to a close for Colorado students, many
households are considering alternative options that are tailored to
meet the unique needs of their students by exploring the benefits
offered by online tuition-free public schools like Destinations
Career Academy of Colorado (CODCA), Colorado Preparatory Academy
(CPA), and Pikes Peak Online School (PPOS). While the choice for
online learning is a personal one, common decision factors reported
were parents’ interest in safety, schedule flexibility, and
individualized growth opportunities that are available for their
kids through online learning.
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Colorado’s K12-powered online schools are overseen by local
school districts to meet state standards and draw on decades of
experience in virtual learning to offer students a more
personalized education using a quality interactive curriculum that
is accessible from the comfort of home. Enrollment for the three
virtual public schools, led by licensed Colorado teachers, is still
open for students located anywhere in the state of Colorado to
apply.
- CODCA, an online program of the Julesburg School
District, is the state’s first full-time, online career technical
education program approved by the State Board for Community
Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE) and offers pathways
and career-focused electives to help students grades 4-12 get a
jump-start on their college and career dreams. CODCA also includes
the opportunity to earn college credits in high school, online, and
tuition-free and offers all eligible students access to a Free and
Reduced Lunch Program, ensuring nutritious meals are available to
them even while learning from home.
- CPA is a multi-district online school serving students
across the state grades K-12 with a rigorous curriculum offering
Honors, AP®, and a partnership with Education reEnvisioned BOCES.
Using assessment data, CPA teachers help guide students in course
selection and instructional interventions to meet each student's
academic strengths and weaknesses. CPA also includes the
opportunity to earn college credits in high school, online, and
tuition-free.
- PPOS is a full-time online public school offering equal
access to education for students grades 9-12. PPOS is dedicated to
inspiring and empowering students by removing barriers for
non-traditional students. The school offers credit recovery support
as well as career readiness options for students interested in
exploring high-demand career fields after graduation. PPOS also
includes the opportunity to earn college credits in high school,
online, and tuition-free.
Enrollment is open for families throughout Colorado looking for
alternative learning environments for their students. To learn
more, visit https://www.k12.com/colorado-online-schools/.
About Destinations Career Academy of Colorado
Destinations Career Academy of Colorado (CODCA) is an
accredited, full-time public-school program of the Julesburg School
District that serves Colorado students in grades 4-12. As part of
the Colorado public school system, CODCA is tuition-free, and gives
parents and families the choice to access the curriculum provided
by Stride K12. The nation’s leading provider of online and
blended education programs, Stride (NYSE: LRN) offers learners of
all ages a more effective way to learn and build their skills for
the future. For more information about CODCA, visit
codca.k12.com.
About Colorado Preparatory Academy
Colorado Preparatory Academy (CPA) is an accredited, full-time
online public-school program of the Colorado Digital Board of
Cooperative Education Services that serves Colorado students
statewide in kindergarten through 12th grade. As part of the
Colorado public school system, CPA is tuition-free, giving parents
and families the choice to access the curriculum provided by K12
Inc. (NYSE: LRN), the nation’s leading provider of K-12 proprietary
curriculum and online education programs. For more information
about CPA, visit cpa.k12.com.
About Pikes Peak Online School
Pikes Peak Online School (PPOS) is an accredited, full-time
online public-school program of the Colorado Digital Board of
Cooperative Education Services that serves Colorado students in
grades 9-12. As part of the Colorado public school system, PPOS is
tuition-free, giving parents and families the choice to access the
curriculum provided by K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN), the nation’s leading
provider of K-12 proprietary curriculum and online education
programs. For more information about PPOS, visit
ppos.k12.com.
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