ACHIEVEk12

From Researching Virtual Initiatives in Education

The ACHIEVEk12 (Achieve K12) school is a K-12 online educational programme in Colorado, US. It is part of Colorado Springs School District 11, and graduating students receive a District 11 diploma. Education is free to Colorado students. Every course available in person in the school district is also available online through ACHIEVEk12.

In 2010-2011 there were 57 full-time and 5 part-time students enrolled.

Students work primarily online from their own homes, although there is a tutoring centre where students may speak directly with their instructors. The curriculum incorporates textbooks, printed resources and hands-on activities. Courses are instructor led.

The ACHIEVEk12 web site is at http://w3.d11.org/achievek12/AchieveK12/Welcome.html

More Details

The curriculum includes Music, Art, and Physical Education.

References

• ACHIEVEk12 web site, http://w3.d11.org/achievek12/AchieveK12/Welcome.html
• "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/
• "Summary Report of the Operations And Activities of Online Programs in Colorado", 1 June 2011, http://www.cde.state.co.us/onlinelearning/download/1011/2011_AnnualReport_OnlinePrograms.pdf

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