Minnesota Families Invited to Attend Connections Academy Information Sessions

PRLog (Press Release) - Jul 24, 2007 -
MTS Minnesota Connections Academy invites local families to learn more about its tuition-free, full-time virtual public school program for students in grades K-11.

This summer, MTS Minnesota Connections Academy will host nine free information sessions across Minnesota. The locations are:

•   Rosemount- Thursday, August 2, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Rosemount Community Center, 13885 South Robert Trail, 55068.

•   Maplewood- Thursday, August 2, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. at the Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue, 55109.

•   Alexandria- Tuesday, August 7, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Alexandria, 5637 Highway 29 South, 56308.

•   Detroit Lakes- Wednesday, August 8, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center, 806 Summit Avenue, 56501.

•   Mankato- Thursday, August 9, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. at the Best Western, 1111 Range Street North, 56003.

•   Grand Rapids- Tuesday, August 14, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Sawmill Inn, 2301 South Highway 169, 55744.

•   Hibbing- Tuesday, August 14, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hibbing Public Library, 2020 East 5th Avenue, 55746.

•   Bloomington- Wednesday, August 15, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Select, 3 Appletree Square at I-94 and 34th Avenue, 55425.

•   Brooklyn Center- Thursday, August 16, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. at the Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, 55430.

During the event families will see examples of the curriculum, meet a MTS Minnesota Connections Academy staff member and watch a presentation that outlines the program. The Information Session offers parents and children the chance to thoroughly explore a virtual public school program and speak one-on-one with staff. The event is free and child friendly. Any parent who is considering having their child learn at home, but is looking for support from Minnesota-certified teachers and the accountability of an accredited public school program, is encouraged to attend. Reservations are not required, although families may register at www.connectionsacademy.com.      

In 2007-08, MTS Minnesota Connections Academy will serve students across the state in grades K-11. MTS Minnesota Connections Academy is designed to meet the needs of students and their families who are looking for an alternative to the traditional classroom — those who need a flexible schedule, learn at a different pace from their peers, are looking for a different learning environment, or need more individualized attention. The unique program combines the strong parental involvement of learning at home, the expertise and accountability of public education and the flexibility of online classes.

Connections Academy operates its full-time virtual public school program in Minnesota through a partnership with the Minnesota Transitions School.

For more information, call 1-800-382-6010 or visit www.connectionsacademy.com.