How Online School Works in Massachusetts
Discover how TEC Connections Academy can expand your child's learning and help them go further.

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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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.
TECCA currently serves students in grades K–12.
TECCA is committed to providing a high-quality education that is personalized to meet each student’s individual needs. This level of personalization is not commonly available in traditional brick-and-mortar schools. Using our accessible technology, we connect parents, teachers, and students from home or anywhere there is internet service.
Families also benefit from the unique flexibility of creating their schedule, something that typically isn’t possible in a traditional setting. Parents are also able to control their student’s learning environment, ensuring a safe and stimulating atmosphere.
Is online learning right for your student—and for your family? We encourage you to explore the Connections Academy Blog to learn more about the benefits of attending school online—and to get an inside look into what joining the Connections Academy® learning community may look like for you.
First-Class Curriculum: Our program features curriculum developed by leading educational publishers. Massachusetts families receive a combination of physical textbooks, online textbooks, workbooks, comprehensive lesson plans, and exciting enrichment courses.
Exceptional Teaching: Our Massachusetts-certified teachers are specially trained in online instruction and work one-on-one with students and their parents to instruct, review assignments, and customize the curriculum. TECCA provides students who have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with a continuum of virtual special education services that include consultation, curriculum accommodation and modification, collaboration with Learning Coaches and general education teachers, and virtual direct instruction with a certified special education teacher. Learn more about Special Education at TECCA.
State-of-the-Art Technology: Families receive online communication, planning, and learning management tools; online lessons and library resources; and technology literacy courses. At TECCA, families are responsible for providing their own computer. If a family cannot afford to provide a computer, one may be requested in the enrollment application.
Yes. Connections Academy schools are supported by Connections Education LLC, which is accredited by Cognia, an organization that offers accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning and improvement services to institutions and other education providers around the world. In addition, TECCA is accredited by North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accrediting division of Cognia, formerly AdvancED.
Why is accreditation important? Watch the video.
Families choose TECCA because they trust us to give their children a unique, personalized school experience that prepares students for a bright future—whether that includes college, technical training, or career readiness.
Supported by Pearson, the world’s learning company, Connections Academy® schools provide a complete, full-time education for children—one that includes all the core courses, electives, and social opportunities K–12 students need. Caring teachers specialize in online learning and work with parents to help students learn.
Want to learn more? Check out our full list of frequently asked questions.
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
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.


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