Lancaster Digital Academy

From Researching Virtual Initiatives in Education

The Lancaster Digital Academy (LDA) is a free public online K-12 school located in the US state of Ohio. It is operates independently of any school district, under contract with an authorised sponsoring entity (Lancaster City Schools). It is a partner of Treca, as is common for Ohio online schools. LDA provides full-time online learning only.

In 2009-2010 there were 85 students enrolled.

LDA students attend school at home on a computer provided by the Lancaster Digital Academy. The students receive a free internet connection, a computer system, and online coursework and instructors.

LDA offers Elluminate Curriculum Support Rooms for one-on-one assistance, across all subjects and grade levels.

The Lancaster Digital Academy web site is at http://www.lakewoodlocal.k12.oh.us/school_home.aspx?schoolid=6

References

• "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf
• "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/
• Lancaster Digital Academy web site, http://www.virtualschoolsandcolleges.eu/index.php/GOAL_Digital_Academy
• "Lancaster Digital Academy - 2009-2010 school year report card", http://www.ode.state.oh.us/reportcardfiles/2009-2010/BUILD/142984.pdf

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