Accessibility Statement Skip Navigation
  • Why PRWeb
  • How It Works
  • Who Uses It
  • Pricing
  • Login
  • GDPR
  • Create a Free Account
Return to PRWeb homepage
  • News
  • Resources
  • Contact
When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type.

Searching for your content...

No results found. Please change your search terms and try again.
  • News in Focus
      • Browse News Releases

      • All News Releases
      • Multimedia Gallery

      • All Multimedia
      • All Photos
      • All Videos
  • Business & Money
      • Auto & Transportation

      • Aerospace, Defense
      • Air Freight
      • Airlines & Aviation
      • Automotive
      • Maritime & Shipbuilding
      • Railroads and Intermodal Transportation
      • Supply Chain/Logistics
      • Transportation, Trucking & Railroad
      • Travel
      • Trucking and Road Transportation
      • View All Auto & Transportation

      • Business Technology

      • Blockchain
      • Broadcast Tech
      • Computer & Electronics
      • Computer Hardware
      • Computer Software
      • Data Analytics
      • Electronic Commerce
      • Electronic Components
      • Electronic Design Automation
      • Financial Technology
      • High Tech Security
      • Internet Technology
      • Nanotechnology
      • Networks
      • Peripherals
      • Semiconductors
      • View All Business Technology

      • Entertain­ment & Media

      • Advertising
      • Art
      • Books
      • Entertainment
      • Film and Motion Picture
      • Magazines
      • Music
      • Publishing & Information Services
      • Radio & Podcast
      • Television
      • View All Entertain­ment & Media

      • Financial Services & Investing

      • Accounting News & Issues
      • Acquisitions, Mergers and Takeovers
      • Banking & Financial Services
      • Bankruptcy
      • Bond & Stock Ratings
      • Conference Call Announcements
      • Contracts
      • Cryptocurrency
      • Dividends
      • Earnings
      • Earnings Forecasts & Projections
      • Financing Agreements
      • Insurance
      • Investments Opinions
      • Joint Ventures
      • Mutual Funds
      • Private Placement
      • Real Estate
      • Restructuring & Recapitalization
      • Sales Reports
      • Shareholder Activism
      • Shareholder Meetings
      • Stock Offering
      • Stock Split
      • Venture Capital
      • View All Financial Services & Investing

      • General Business

      • Awards
      • Commercial Real Estate
      • Corporate Expansion
      • Earnings
      • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
      • Human Resource & Workforce Management
      • Licensing
      • New Products & Services
      • Obituaries
      • Outsourcing Businesses
      • Overseas Real Estate (non-US)
      • Personnel Announcements
      • Real Estate Transactions
      • Residential Real Estate
      • Small Business Services
      • Socially Responsible Investing
      • Surveys, Polls and Research
      • Trade Show News
      • View All General Business

  • Science & Tech
      • Consumer Technology

      • Artificial Intelligence
      • Blockchain
      • Cloud Computing/Internet of Things
      • Computer Electronics
      • Computer Hardware
      • Computer Software
      • Consumer Electronics
      • Cryptocurrency
      • Data Analytics
      • Electronic Commerce
      • Electronic Gaming
      • Financial Technology
      • Mobile Entertainment
      • Multimedia & Internet
      • Peripherals
      • Social Media
      • STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math)
      • Supply Chain/Logistics
      • Wireless Communications
      • View All Consumer Technology

      • Energy & Natural Resources

      • Alternative Energies
      • Chemical
      • Electrical Utilities
      • Gas
      • General Manufacturing
      • Mining
      • Mining & Metals
      • Oil & Energy
      • Oil and Gas Discoveries
      • Utilities
      • Water Utilities
      • View All Energy & Natural Resources

      • Environ­ment

      • Conservation & Recycling
      • Environmental Issues
      • Environmental Policy
      • Environmental Products & Services
      • Green Technology
      • Natural Disasters
      • View All Environ­ment

      • Heavy Industry & Manufacturing

      • Aerospace & Defense
      • Agriculture
      • Chemical
      • Construction & Building
      • General Manufacturing
      • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning)
      • Machinery
      • Machine Tools, Metalworking and Metallurgy
      • Mining
      • Mining & Metals
      • Paper, Forest Products & Containers
      • Precious Metals
      • Textiles
      • Tobacco
      • View All Heavy Industry & Manufacturing

      • Telecomm­unications

      • Carriers and Services
      • Mobile Entertainment
      • Networks
      • Peripherals
      • Telecommunications Equipment
      • Telecommunications Industry
      • VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)
      • Wireless Communications
      • View All Telecomm­unications

  • Lifestyle & Health
      • Consumer Products & Retail

      • Animals & Pets
      • Beers, Wines and Spirits
      • Beverages
      • Bridal Services
      • Cannabis
      • Cosmetics and Personal Care
      • Fashion
      • Food & Beverages
      • Furniture and Furnishings
      • Home Improvement
      • Household, Consumer & Cosmetics
      • Household Products
      • Jewelry
      • Non-Alcoholic Beverages
      • Office Products
      • Organic Food
      • Product Recalls
      • Restaurants
      • Retail
      • Supermarkets
      • Toys
      • View All Consumer Products & Retail

      • Entertain­ment & Media

      • Advertising
      • Art
      • Books
      • Entertainment
      • Film and Motion Picture
      • Magazines
      • Music
      • Publishing & Information Services
      • Radio & Podcast
      • Television
      • View All Entertain­ment & Media

      • Health

      • Biometrics
      • Biotechnology
      • Clinical Trials & Medical Discoveries
      • Dentistry
      • FDA Approval
      • Fitness/Wellness
      • Health Care & Hospitals
      • Health Insurance
      • Infection Control
      • International Medical Approval
      • Medical Equipment
      • Medical Pharmaceuticals
      • Mental Health
      • Pharmaceuticals
      • Supplementary Medicine
      • View All Health

      • Sports

      • General Sports
      • Outdoors, Camping & Hiking
      • Sporting Events
      • Sports Equipment & Accessories
      • View All Sports

      • Travel

      • Amusement Parks and Tourist Attractions
      • Gambling & Casinos
      • Hotels and Resorts
      • Leisure & Tourism
      • Outdoors, Camping & Hiking
      • Passenger Aviation
      • Travel Industry
      • View All Travel

  • Policy & Public Interest
      • Policy & Public Interest

      • Advocacy Group Opinion
      • Animal Welfare
      • Congressional & Presidential Campaigns
      • Corporate Social Responsibility
      • Domestic Policy
      • Economic News, Trends, Analysis
      • Education
      • Environmental
      • European Government
      • FDA Approval
      • Federal and State Legislation
      • Federal Executive Branch & Agency
      • Foreign Policy & International Affairs
      • Homeland Security
      • Labor & Union
      • Legal Issues
      • Natural Disasters
      • Not For Profit
      • Patent Law
      • Public Safety
      • Trade Policy
      • U.S. State Policy
      • View All Policy & Public Interest

  • People & Culture
      • People & Culture

      • Aboriginal, First Nations & Native American
      • African American
      • Asian American
      • Children
      • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
      • Hispanic
      • Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual
      • Men's Interest
      • People with Disabilities
      • Religion
      • Senior Citizens
      • Veterans
      • Women
      • View All People & Culture

  • Hamburger menu
  • Cision PRWeb provides efficient communication tools to continuously engage with target audiences across multiple online channels
  • Create a Free Account
    • ALL CONTACT INFO
    • Contact Us


      11AM ET Sunday – 8PM ET Friday

  • Send a Release
  • Sign up
  • Log in
  • Resources
  • RSS
  • GDPR
  • News in Focus
    • Browse All News
    • Multimedia Gallery
  • Business & Money
    • Auto & Transportation
    • Business Technology
    • Entertain­ment & Media
    • Financial Services & Investing
    • General Business
  • Science & Tech
    • Consumer Technology
    • Energy & Natural Resources
    • Environ­ment
    • Heavy Industry & Manufacturing
    • Telecomm­unications
  • Lifestyle & Health
    • Consumer Products & Retail
    • Entertain­ment & Media
    • Health
    • Sports
    • Travel
  • Policy & Public Interest
  • People & Culture
    • People & Culture
  • Send a Release
  • Sign up
  • Log in
  • Resources
  • RSS
  • GDPR
  • Send a Release
  • Sign up
  • Log in
  • Resources
  • RSS
  • GDPR
  • Send a Release
  • Sign up
  • Log in
  • Resources
  • RSS
  • GDPR

New Online Public School, Willamette Connections Academy, Approved to Serve Oregon Families
  • USA - English


News provided by

Willamette Connections Academy

May 14, 2019, 20:15 ET

Share this article

Share toX

Share this article

Share toX

Statewide virtual public charter school approved to serve students in grades K-12 this fall
Statewide virtual public charter school approved to serve students in grades K-12 this fall

SCIO, Ore. (PRWEB) May 14, 2019 -- Willamette Connections Academy (WillCA), a full-time virtual public charter school, was approved by the Scio School Board to serve students in grades K-12 statewide beginning in the 2019-20 school year. Enrollment for Willamette Connections Academy is anticipated to open May 29.

Uniting Scio School District, a groundbreaker in Oregon’s school choice movement, once again with Connections Academy, a leader in high-quality online learning services, will position Willamette Connections Academy to serve as a ‘virtual school of excellence’ for families throughout the state.

Post this

“The Scio School District has a long history of providing exceptional learning options to students who desire a personalized, flexible education in order to meet their unique needs,” explained Gary Tempel, Scio School District Superintendent. “As educators, we are thrilled to support this important mission by sponsoring Willamette Connections Academy, a new school choice offered to students across Oregon.”

The Scio School Board recently voted to sponsor a charter with Willamette Connections Academy. Willamette Connections Academy will offer students throughout Oregon an individualized approach to education in a safe, supportive online learning environment. The new online public school is expected to serve up to 200 students during its first academic year and expand to serve additional students in subsequent years.

Willamette Connections Academy will offer families statewide the nationally-recognized Connections Academy® program and award-winning curriculum. The school will combine Oregon-certified teachers, a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum, technology tools, and social experiences to create a student-focused learning experience. Curriculum will include core classes as well as engaging electives, honors and AP courses, and Career Technical Education (CTE) classes.

Willamette Connections Academy joins Oregon Connections Academy, another existing virtual public charter school in the state, in utilizing the Connections Academy program.

VIDEO: Student Success with Connections Academy

“We are looking forward to working with our sponsor, the Scio School District, to provide Oregon students and parents with an additional high caliber online school choice,” said Timothy Hyre, Board President for Willamette Connections Academy. “We chose to partner with Connections Academy as our online learning provider because of its longstanding, successful history with Oregon Connections Academy, allowing us to offer families a new school option with a quality partner they trust."

Willamette Connections Academy will meet the needs of a wide range of students who would benefit from a quality alternative to the traditional bricks-and-mortar classroom. Those who need a flexible schedule or learn at a different pace from their peers, those who need more individualized attention, or those who are significantly ahead or behind in the classroom can thrive in a virtual school setting. Families who seek more involvement in their child’s education will also find opportunities with Willamette Connections Academy.

A parent, or another adult “Learning Coach,” plays a key role with the licensed teacher to monitor student progress in the home. Willamette Connections Academy teachers will use daily lesson plans that can be tailored to meet each student’s academic needs, learning style, and areas of interest.

“Uniting Scio School District, a groundbreaker in Oregon’s school choice movement, once again with Connections Academy, a leader in high-quality online learning services, will position Willamette Connections Academy to serve as a ‘virtual school of excellence’ for families throughout the state,” added Tempel.

Scio was the sponsoring district for Oregon’s first charter school, Lourdes Public Charter School in 1999, and the district sponsored the state’s first virtual public charter in 2005.

As a public school, there are no fees or tuition to attend Willamette Connections Academy and all students are required to meet the same academic standards and take the same state tests as traditional public school students.

In preparation for its inaugural academic year, Willamette Connections Academy will hire a school leader and team of teachers . The school’s headquarters will also be established within the boundaries of the Scio School District.

For more information about Willamette Connections Academy, call 1-800-382-6010 or visit the school’s website. Families interested in staying up to date on information can follow the school on Facebook.

About Willamette Connections Academy
Willamette Connections Academy (WILLCA) is a recently-approved statewide tuition-free, full-time public virtual charter school that students across the state attend from home. The school is authorized by the Scio School District and is overseen by its own governing board and school leader. Willamette Connections Academy will begin serving students in grades K-12 in the 2019-20 school year. The school utilizes the nationally-recognized Connections Academy program, combining Oregon-certified teachers, a high-quality curriculum, technology tools, electives, clubs and community experiences to create a safe, supportive environment for families seeking a personalized, flexible approach to education. For more information, call 1-800-382-6010 or visit the school’s website.

Christine Pannell, Willamette Connections Academy, https://www.connectionsacademy.com, 443-212-1926, [email protected]

Modal title

Contact PRWeb

  • 11AM ET Sunday – 8PM ET Friday
  • Contact Us

About PRWeb

  • About PRWeb
  • Partners
  • Partnership Programs
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Resources

Why PRWeb

  • Why PRWeb
  • How It Works
  • Who Uses It
  • Pricing

Accounts

  • Create a Free Account
  • Log in
  • Contact Us

Do not sell or share my personal information:

  • Submit via [email protected] 
  • Call Privacy toll-free: 877-297-8921

Contact Cision

Products

About

My Services
  • All News Releases
  • Online Member Center
  • ProfNet
Cision Distribution Helpline
888-776-0942
  • Legal
  • Site Map
  • RSS
  • Cookie Settings
Copyright © 2025 Cision US Inc.