Explore the Possibilities of Louisiana Connections Academy (LACA)
Igniting a Passion for Virtual Learning
The Board of Directors (Board) of Louisiana Connections Academy (LACA) will be applying to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) to start a public virtual charter school for the 2024-25 school year. LACA will begin by serving students in grades 6-8 statewide and expand to grades K-12 by year five. LACA will implement an award-winning, standards-aligned curriculum focusing on and supporting academic achievement for all students. Our mission is to empower students to meet their unique educational and life goals through flexible pacing, college preparatory programming, and career readiness development.
Students and families will benefit from the best practices developed from this proven core model of virtual learning over the past 20 years. Louisiana Connections Academy will also provide students with a unique badging and credentialing experience where students can learn a new skill and work on career readiness.
Louisiana Connections Academy will afford Louisiana families with access to a public virtual charter school option with the following:
- High-Quality Curriculum – Our curriculum and instruction will meet standards at the state and national level while also integrating the best materials, texts, and resources available.
- Exceptional Teachers – Experts in online learning and online learning protocols. Teachers will be Louisiana certified and will be trained to excel in online teaching.
- Individualized Learning – Each student has unique abilities and performs better when receiving individualized attention in a nurturing learning environment and this will be a core concept at LACA.
- Parent-Supported Learning – A parent, guardian, or other responsible adult will serve as their student’s virtual school Learning Coach, choosing to be closely involved in their child’s daily education and take on an active role in supporting and encouraging their child.
- Easy-to-Use Technology – Based on financial need, the school will provide one laptop and an internet subsidy per household, upon request. Through the Education Management System (EMS), an online learning platform, parents/guardians and students can easily access the curriculum, review grades, and schedule lessons.
- College and Career-Readiness – Each student will develop a readiness to succeed beyond high school in a dynamic and changing world.
Do you want to make Louisiana Connections Academy a reality? Here’s what you can do next!
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Watch this presentation to learn more about the proposed school.
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In-Person Engagement Sessions
- February 9, 2023 @ 8 a.m. – CC’s Coffee House, 9757 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
- February 9, 2023 @ 11 a.m. – Starbucks Coffee – 18169 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
- February 9, 2023 @ 2 p.m. – BREC - 6201 Florida Boulevard / Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- February 28, 2023 @ 8 a.m. – Starbucks Coffee - 2519 Beene Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71111
- February 28, 2023 @ 11 a.m. – PJ's Coffee 2119 Airline Dr, Ste 100, Bossier City, LA 71111
- March 8, 2023 @ 9 a.m. – Rêve Coffee Roasters - 200 A Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501
- March 8, 2023 @ 11 a.m. – CC’s Coffee House- 130 N College Rd Lafayette, LA 70506
- March 29, 2023 @ 10 a.m. – Northshore Technical Community College - 7067 Hwy 10, Greensburg, LA 70441
- April 11, 2023 @ 8 a.m. – PJ's Coffee -5675 Nelson Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605
- April 11, 2023 @ 10 a.m. – PJ's Coffee -3625 Nelson Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605