How it Works

The California Virtual Academies use curriculum and services provided by K¹². Learning can happen at home, on the road, or wherever an Internet connection can be found. While attendance, teacher interaction, and daily lessons are conducted online, our lessons use physical materials and offline tools as well. For high school, CAVA uses the K¹²9¹² program from K¹². Whether targeting a top-tier, 4-year university, a local community college, or an immediate career, CAVA prepares students to maximize their post-high school success through K¹²9¹².

• K-8 Program
• High School Program

At the California Virtual Academies, all students interact with one or more California-credentialed teachers (depending on the grade level) and communicate regularly with their teachers through e-mail, telephone, and online meetings. Each CAVA family receives a loaner computer and subsidized Internet access, as well as boxes of materials, including a wide array of textbooks, CDs, videos, and other hands-on tools and resources. These materials complement the interactive online elements of our program, ensuring that students receive instruction using the best method for each subject.

The California Virtual Academies also provides an extensive support system to both parents and students. In grades K-8, working closely with the teacher, the parent (or other responsible adult) serves as a “learning coach” to the child, helping to facilitate his or her progress and working to modify the pace and schedule as needed. At the high school level the adult is less involved, as students work at more of a collective pace with a class of students in conjunction with the teacher. Each teacher is credentialed and trained in his or her specific subject area. In addition, monthly networking opportunities are provided through various events and outings, enabling the entire school community to keep in close contact.

In addition to providing individualized learning, as an online public school, CAVA provides the structure, administrative support, oversight, accountability, and state testing required of all public schools.