Tuition-free Online School from Home


Arizona Connections Academy (ACA) is a tuition-free, K–12  online public school that students attend from home. ACA brings a fully accredited public education directly to your family’s door—anywhere in Arizona.

Authorized by the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools

Arizona Connections Academy is authorized under state law by the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools. The school is operated by Arizona Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Arizona, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. The school is governed by an independent Board of Directors and all meetings are open to the public. Please review our scheduled meeting dates, agendas, and information on how to attend a meeting or make a request for public records.

View the school's annual financial report on the Arizona Department of Education Web site (select Arizona Connections Academy Charter School, Inc. in the drop down).

Meet Brian Rosta, ACA Principal

Photo of Brian RostaMy goal as principal of Arizona Connections Academy is to create a virtual educational environment in which the school can work effectively with families to provide an optimal educational experience for every student.

I have been involved in 21st Century instruction since 2004. Before becoming principal of Arizona Connections Academy, I served as a principal at a model school for the Arizona Department of Education for use of technology in superior instruction. Before becoming a principal, I was very involved in the International Baccalaureate program as well as the development of family reading and mathematics enrichment programs for students. I am a firm believer that every student deserves an opportunity to be taught how they learn best, to provide them with every chance to be successful in achieving their goals and dreams.

My favorite activities are enjoying the beauty of Arizona with my family, and working as part of a team with the exceptional faculty, staff and families of Arizona Connections Academy.

Education:

  • M. Ed. in Educational Leadership, Northeastern Illinois University, Summa Cum Laude, Principal Certificate
  • B.A. in Secondary Education, DePaul University, Summa Cum Laude, Teaching Certificate
  • B.A. in Biological Sciences, DePaul University, Summa Cum Laude

Staff, Community, Curriculum

With a caring staff, an outstanding curriculum, and a vibrant school community, ACA is a leader in high-quality virtual learning in Arizona.

Administration and Staff

Principal Brian Rosta leads a dedicated staff that includes:

Community

Arizona Connections Academy isn’t simply an online school.  It’s a supportive community of:

Curriculum

The ACA curriculum is designed by national education experts and customized to meet the specific standards of the Arizona Department of Education.  Bringing together the best in print and online resources with Connections Academy proprietary instructional tools, the ACA curriculum is designed to engage students of every level.  Our goal is simple:  To ensure that all students have the resources they need to succeed.