Free Pennsylvania Cyber School

Students throughout Pennsylvania are thriving at Commonwealth Connections Academy (CCA), a tuition-free public cyber school. CCA gives students the flexibility to learn at home with a curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards. The mission of CCA is to leverage technology to help each student maximize his or her potential and meet the highest performance standards. This mission is accomplished through a uniquely individualized learning program that combines the best in virtual education with unique technology-based teacher productivity tools and very real connections among students, family and the community.

Authorized under state law by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, CCA offers:

• A K–12 curriculum and classes developed by leading education experts.
• Instruction from state-certified teachers experienced in online instruction.
• Support from trained counselors, principals, and administrative staff.
• Free textbooks, materials, and computer equipment (including a subsidy for Internet service) needed to participate in a dynamic online learning environment.

CCA is accredited by Middle States Association, one of six regional accrediting organizations for higher education institutions recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. 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 Commonwealth Connections Academy

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

• After Hours program to provide support for students with questions about homework or in need of real-time help from experienced teachers.
• Fast ForWord®, a neuroscience-based program that uses highly interactive, animated activities to develop accelerated reading comprehension and learning skills.
• Dozens of clubs and activities that foster social development and academic growth.
• Hundreds of field trips that bring classroom lessons to life.
• Teaching centers in the Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Lehighton, and Pittsburgh areas.
• An involved community of students and their families.

Find Out More about Connection's K-12 Online School in Pennsylvania

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