Students across southern Louisiana are finding their way forward thanks to the classes, teachers and unique opportunities of Lafayette Connections Academy.
Louisiana students deserve the chance to go far in life. Lafayette Connections Academy helps them get there by engaging their minds, building their character and preparing them for a changing world. We’ll partner with you to give your child what they need to become what they want to be.
Lafayette Connections Academy opened as a tuition-free online program in Louisiana in 2024 in order to help students ignite their passions and find a path to success.
It is the mission of Lafayette Connections Academy to help each student maximize their potential and meet the highest performance standards through a uniquely individualized learning program.
Lafayette Connections Academy is a tuition-free online public 4–12 school program in Louisiana open to students in southern Louisiana parishes, connecting students with certified teachers and a high-quality curriculum. Lafayette Connections Academy operates as a learning pod pursuant to RS 17:4036.1. Lafayette Connections Academy is a virtual learning pod program of Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy, which serves as the Local Education Agency and school of record.
Connections Academy® Network schools are supported by Connections Education LLC, dba Pearson Virtual Learning, which is accredited by Cognia, formerly AdvancED.
The families of Connections Academy families agree: Online learning helps students find their own path forward. Discover what parents are saying about their experience at Lafayette Connections Academy.
Curious about online school but unsure what it is truly like? Join us to discover how online learning works, the benefits it offers your child, and what your family can expect from the online school experience.
Curious about online school but unsure what it is truly like? Join us to discover how online learning works, the benefits it offers your child, and what your family can expect from the online school experience.
Lafayette Connections Academy teachers love what they do. Every day, they get to help students explore the world, finding new ways to engage their students’ minds and spark their curiosity. Louisiana state-certified and specially trained in online education, our teachers are the guides who lead students toward a bright future.
As a Lafayette Connections Academy parent, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of your child’s learning journey. As their Learning Coach, you’ll be able to help them stay on track. And we’ll be by your side, making sure you have everything you need to give your child the best support.
Parents, students, teachers and staff are the heart of Lafayette Connections Academy. And, together, we’ve formed a community committed to collaboration in everything we do. This helps every student grow socially and emotionally while expanding their mind.
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