Free Online Public School in Kansas

Students throughout Kansas are thriving at Kansas Connections Academy (KCA), a tuition-free online public school serving students in grades K–12. KCA gives students the flexibility to learn at home with a curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards. Operated in partnership with the Elkhart Unified School District 218, KCA offers:

• A challenging, K–12 curriculum developed by leading education experts.
• Instruction from state-certified teachers experienced in online instruction and recognized as highly qualified under the No Child Left Behind Act. 
• Support from trained counselors, principals, and administrative staff.
• Curriculum materials needed to participate in a dynamic online learning environment.

KCA is operated in partnership with the Elkhart Unified School District 218. Connections Academy is a division of Connections Education, which is accredited by AdvancED. AdvancED is an organization representing 27,000 public and private schools and districts across the United States and in 65 countries worldwide.

Welcome to Kansas Connections Academy

KCA is not just an online school. It’s a tight knit school community offering all the services and resources needed to create a well-rounded student experience with:

• Field trips and social events that give students and families the opportunity to meet, make friends, and learn.
• Dozens of clubs and activities that foster social development and academic growth.
• Office in Elkhart.
• An involved community of students and their families.

Find Out More

Want more information about the Connections Academy program?

• Attend an upcoming information session.
• Learn about our curriculum and online learning resources.
• Request a copy of our printed Program Guide or view it online now.
• Find out how to enroll.