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About Us

INSPIRE, the Idaho Connections Academy, is a public virtual school that serves students in grades K–12. The school opened in August 2005. Students residing in Idaho are eligible to attend the school if they meet applicable enrollment requirements.

INSPIRE, the Idaho Connections Academy, is authorized under state law by the Idaho Charter Schools Commission. The school is operated by INSPIRE Academics Inc., a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy, 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.

Parent Satisfaction

Over 94% of Connections Academy parents agree our curriculum is high quality. View our parent survey results.

Contact Information

For information about INSPIRE, the Idaho Connections Academy, call 1-800-382-6010 or email us at info@connectionsacademy.com or send us a request for information.

High School Administrator

Melissa Hegg
mhegg@connectionsacademy.com
208-322-4002 ext. 311

Elementary & Middle School Administrator

Kris Cochran
kcochran@connectionsacademy.com
208-322-4002 ext. 302

Manager of Special Education Services

Misty Knuchell
mknuchell@connectionsacademy.com
208-322-4002 ext. 307

Administrative Office

INSPIRE, the Idaho Connections Academy
600 N. Steelhead Way, Suite 164
Boise, ID 83704
Phone: 208-322-4002
Fax: 208-322-4008

Teaching Center

INSPIRE, the Idaho Connections Academy
600 N. Steelhead Way, Suite 164
Boise, ID 83704
Phone: 208-322-4002
Fax: 208-322-4008

Employment Opportunities

Check out current Connections Academy employment opportunities.



View More Parents Say
My daughter absolutely feels she is getting a better education. She has no distractions and she can feel comfortable asking questions if she is confused about something. She is getting all A's and B's for the first time and she says she has a newfound confidence since she's been at Connections Academy.

~ Stephanie Stowe
INSPIRE, the Idaho Connections Academy, parent