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Montana Connections Academy will be applying to the Montana Board of Public Education to start an online public charter school for the 2024–2025 school year. To make it happen, we need families like yours to sign our Statement of Support. 

Whether you know someone who has benefitted from a high-quality online education or you’re interested in this opportunity for your family, let policymakers know that Montana needs this unique option!

Timeline

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Empowering K-12 Students
with Proven Virtual Education

Montana Connections Academy will give Montana families access to a virtual-school option that meets their unique needs with:

Curiosity-Driven Curriculum

Our curriculum will meet all Montana state requirements and national standards while nurturing students who feel empowered to explore their interests.

Exceptional Teachers

Our Montana-certified teachers will not only be experts in online learning but also partners in your family’s journey, dedicated to providing individual attention to your student.

Parent-Supported Learning

You will serve as your student's Learning Coach, a Parent, Guardian or trusted Caretaker who gets to be actively involved in their day-to-day studies.

State-of-the-Art Technology

Families will be able to take school wherever there's a reliable internet connection with Pearson Online Classroom, our dedicated online learning portal.

College and Career-Readiness

We will prepare students for wherever life takes them, whether through college preparation or career readiness offerings like our unique Credly badging program.

Prior In-Person Information Sessions

Monday, October 23

  • 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. — Starbucks - Home Depot Development, 1765 N 19th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59718

Tuesday, October 24

  • 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. — Wild Joe's Coffee Spot - 18 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
  • 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Treeline Coffee Roasters - 624 N Wallace Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715

Tuesday, October 17

  • 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. — Hunter Bay Toole Ave Cafe: 812 Toole Ave Suite D, Missoula, MT 59802
  • 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. — Drum Coffee: 600 South Ave W, Missoula, MT 59801
  • 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. — Clyde Coffee: 741 S Higgins Ave Unit a, Missoula, MT 59801

Wednesday, October 18

  • 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. — Lighthouse Espresso: 1925 Sherwood St, Missoula, MT 59808
  • 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Bailey’s Coffee House & Market: 2828 Mary Jane Blvd, Missoula, MT 59808

Thursday, October 12

  • 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. — Black Dog Coffee @ Harper & Madison: 3115 10th Ave N, Billings, MT 59101
  • 12:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. — Ebon Collective: 3024 2nd Ave N, Billings, MT 59101
  • 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. — Rail Line Coffee: 104 S 29th Street Billings, MT 59101

Friday, October 13

  • 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. — Mazevo Coffee: 2204 Grant Rd, Billings, MT 59102
  • 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Black Dog Coffee @ Harper & Madison: 3115 10th Ave N, Billings, MT 59101