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Tuition-free Online School from Home
Kansas Connections Academy (KCA) is a tuition-free, K–12 online public school that students attend from home. The school opened in August 2001 as Elkhart Cyber School and successfully served students throughout Kansas through the 2009–10 school year. In 2010, the school became Kansas Connections Academy in partnership with Connections Academy, a national leader in virtual education. Students residing in Kansas are eligible to attend the school if they meet applicable enrollment requirements.
Kansas Connections Academy brings a fully accredited public education directly to your family’s door—anywhere in Kansas.
KCA, a State-Approved Program
Kansas Connections Academy is a state-approved program of the Elkhart Unified School District 218. The representative for Elkhart USD 218 is Nancy Crowell, Superintendent, ncrowell@usd218.org. Alternatively you may contact Principal Sherri Hurn at shurn@connectionseducation.com. Kansas Connections Academy program is operated through a contract with Connections Academy of Kansas, LLC, to provide the educational program and other services.
Meet Sherri Hurn, KCA Principal
Sherri Hurn has been a driving force at KCA since our beginnings as Elkhart Cyber School in 2001–serving as our
first program director, helping write state virtual school regulations, advocating before the state legislature and Board of Education, and serving on the state
virtual school advisory board.
As a former 6th grade teacher in a traditional classroom, Ms. Hurn appreciates how virtual education empowers teachers to individualize instruction to each student’s needs. As an educator for 18 years, she’s still excited about bringing the freedom, flexibility, and academic challenge of online learning to more students and their families.
Ms. Hurn holds Masters’ degrees in Instructional Technology from West Texas A&M University and Educational Leadership from Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS.
Staff, Community, Curriculum
With a caring staff, an outstanding curriculum, and a vibrant school community, KCA is a leader in high-quality virtual learning in Kansas.
Administration and Staff
Sherri Hurn, Principal of KCA, leads a dedicated staff that includes:
Community
Kansas Connections Academy isn't simply an online school. It’s a supportive community of:
- Students of varying backgrounds, strengths, and challenges.
- Parents and Learning Coaches dedicated to their students’ education.
- Teachers with years of experience helping each student to reach his or her full potential.
Curriculum
The KCA curriculum is designed by national education experts and customized to meet state standards. Bringing together the best in print and online resources with Connections Academy proprietary instructional tools, the KCA curriculum is designed to engage students of every level, at every level. Our goal is simple: To ensure that all students have the resources to succeed.
Employment Opportunities
Check out current Connections Academy employment opportunities.