How Online School Works in Massachusetts

Discover how TEC Connections Academy can expand your child's learning and help them go further.

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A Day at TEC Connections Academy

What Online Learning Looks Like

At TEC Connections Academy (TECCA), we’re passionate about giving students the individualized support they need to pursue their passions, as well as the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the modern world. Available to all K–12 grade students across Massachusetts, TECCA is a tuition-free public school designed by experts in online education.

Take a look at our sample daily schedules to start imagining what online school might look like for your child.

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30 HOURS

Per Week

learning and growing with their Learning Coach  

30%

of school day doing schoolwork on a computer

70%

of school day working offline

FAQs

How the TEC Connections Academy Program Works

Want to learn more about how our program works at TEC Connections Academy? Explore some of our most asked questions from families in Massachusetts.

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What Does Flexibility in Online Learning Really Mean?

Flexible Learning

A School Day Built for You

Learning online at TEC Connections Academy means more freedom when planning your child’s school day. While they must meet Massachusetts attendance requirements and some tasks are on a fixed schedule, your child can complete many of their lessons at whatever time of day works best for them, and their teachers are ready to help whenever they need guidance. 

Through a mix of independent work in their dedicated online learning portal and regularly scheduled LiveLesson sessions with teachers, students have more space to tailor their schedule to meet their needs and pursue their passions. 

Parent Involvement

Your Role as a Learning Coach

As your child’s Learning Coach, you’ll provide essential, day-to-day support for your student. Although the specifics of your responsibilities will shift as your child gains confidence and independence, you can expect to:

  • monitor attendance and participation 
  • help structure your child’s day using our online scheduling tool
  • stay in touch with teachers by phone or email 
  • provide one-on-one support with learning activities

What Else You Can Expect

How we Communicate with Caretakers

Explore the Benefits of Tuition-Free Online Learning

Choose how you prefer to stay connected with school staff and teachers at TECCA through ParentSquare, an innovative and intuitive tool specifically designed for school-home communications.

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Check Your Eligibility

We serve students in grades K–12 across Massachusetts. Check whether your student is eligible for enrollment.

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