Tuition-free Cyber School from Home

Commonwealth Connections Academy (CCA) is a tuition-free, K–12 public cyber school that students attend from home.  CCA brings a fully accredited public education directly to your family’s door—anywhere in Pennsylvania. 

Authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education

Authorized under state law by PDE, CCA is operated by the Commonwealth Connections Academy Charter School, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. The school is governed by an independent Board of Directors and all meetings are open to the public. Please review our scheduled meeting dates, agendas, and information on how to attend a meeting or make a request for public records.

The school prepares an annual report in accordance with state regulation.  A copy of the report may be obtained by contacting the school principal.

Staff, community, curriculum

With a caring staff, an outstanding curriculum, and a vibrant school community, CCA is a leader in high-quality virtual learning in Pennsylvania.  

Administration and Staff

Dr. Dennis Tulli, ED.D. leads a dedicated staff that includes:

• State-certified teachers.
• Full-time licensed school counselors.
• School administrators specializing in elementary, middle, and high schools.
• Talented support staff.

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

Community

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

Curriculum

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

Contact Information

For information about Commonwealth Connections Academy, call 800-382-6010 or email us at info@connectionsacademy.com or send us a request for information. View a list of our office locations.

Head of School, CEO

Dennis Tulli, ED.D.
dtulli@connectionsacademy.com   
717-651-7200 ext. 318
Toll-free: 1-800-481-6227

High School Principal

Greg Gettle
ggettle@connectionsacademy.com
717-651-7200 ext. 327
Toll-free: 1-800-481-6227

Middle School Principal

Gary Madden
gmadden@connectionsacademy.com
717-651-7200 ext. 345
Toll-free: 1-800-481-6227

Elementary School Principal

Susan Shubert
sshubert@connectionsacademy.com
215-581-4880

Manager of Special Education Services

Jan Rutt
jrutt@connectionsacademy.com
717-651-7200 ext. 328
Toll-free: 1-800-481-6227

Manager of Counseling Services

Cheryl Handwerker
chandwerker@connectionsacademy.com
717-651-7200 ext. 369
Toll-free: 1-800-481-6227

Employment Opportunities

Check out current Connections Academy employment opportunities.

Download a brief overview of CCA.