Tuition-free, Online School from Home


Opened in February 2005, MTS Minnesota Connections Academy (MTSMCA) is a tuition-free, K–12 online public school that students attend from home. MTSMCA brings a fully accredited public education directly to your family’s door—anywhere in Minnesota. 

A State-Approved Charter School Program

MTSMCA is a state-approved program of the Minnesota Transitions School, an authorized Minnesota charter school. The representative for Minnesota Transitions School is Tony Scallon, Superintendent, tscallon@mtcs.org. MTSMCA’s program is operated through a contract with Connections Academy, LLC, to provide the educational program and other services.

Staff, Community, Curriculum

With a caring staff, an outstanding curriculum, and a vibrant school community, MTSMCA is a leader in high-quality online learning in Minnesota. 

Meet Our Principal, Melissa Gould

Melissa GouldPrincipal Melissa Gould joined the Connections Academy family in 2008 and holds a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin River Falls and an M.A. from St. Thomas University. With 11 years of experience teaching Spanish at the elementary, middle, and high school levels and four years as an elementary school principal, she knows that engaging students is key to their academic success.

 

An avid reader, Ms. Gould says “I’m especially proud that our program teaches students to love reading. It’s great that our kids exceed statewide reading test scores, but it’s even more gratifying that they truly love to read and love to learn.”

 

Administration and Staff

Director Missy Nelson leads a dedicated staff that includes:

Our staff can be reached by phone or e-mail.

Community

MTSMCA 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.
  • Community Coordinators who bring it all together with field trips and social activities.

Curriculum

The MTSMCA curriculum is designed by national education experts and customized to meet the specific standards of the Minnesota Department of Education. Bringing together the best in print and online resources with Connections Academy proprietary instructional tools, the MTSMCA 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.

Employment Opportunities

Check out current Connections Academy employment opportunities.