Ohio Virtual Academy

From Researching Virtual Initiatives in Education

The Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) is a full-time, tuition-free online public school option offering courses for students in grades K-12. It is located in the US state of Ohio. OHVA has partnered with the private K12 Inc for course provision. Learning takes place completely online.

Founded in 2002, it had 8,115 students during the 2009-2010 school year.

Students will spend no more than 20-25 percent of their time on the computer in the early grades, and more as they increase levels.

The Ohio Virtual Academy web site is at http://www.k12.com/ohva/

More Details

Throughout the year, students are invited to participate in school outings, field trips (e.g., to historical sites, museums, zoos), picnics, and other social events.

References

• "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf
• "CCD Public school data 2009-2010 school year", National Center for Education Statistics, http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/index.asp
• "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/
• Ohio Virtual Academy web site, http://www.k12.com/ohva/

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