Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nevada Connections Academy?

Nevada Connections Academy is a public distance education (virtual) charter school serving students throughout Nevada.

What grades does Nevada Connections Academy serve?

Nevada Connections Academy served students in grades K–12 during the 2008–09 school year. Permission to add grades K–3 was granted by the State Board of Education on August 9, 2008.

Where is Nevada Connections Academy headquartered?

The teaching center and administrative office are located at our facility in Reno, where the principal and teachers work together to serve families throughout Nevada.

Does Connections Academy provide services and accommodations for students with disabilities?

For students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) Connections Academy provides a continuum of virtual special education services that range from consultation, curriculum accommodation and modification, collaboration with learning coaches and general education teachers, to virtual direct instruction. Connections Academy provides students with IEPs with related services, that may include virtual speech language and virtual occupational therapy, as determined by the IEP team. For eligible students with disabilities who do not require special education, Connections Academy develops (as needed) and implements Section 504 plans that detail appropriate accommodations and modifications.

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