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California Virtual Academy (CAVA) and the K12 Program

by Victoria
(Palm Springs, CA)

CAVA + An Independent Learner = Not a Good Fit

CAVA + An Independent Learner = Not a Good Fit

My daughter used California Virtual Academy (CAVA), and the K12 program, for 7th grade. She is extremely gifted, and was very bored with the hours of what she called busy-work on the computer. She didn't feel like she learned anything during the year, and didn't enjoy doing her schoolwork at all. It was completely free, but we had to box-up and return all of the school materials after the year was over, which was kind of an ordeal. CAVA is great for a child who needs structure, but for an independent learner, it is likely to not be a good fit.

Thanks for sharing your CAVA/K12 experience, Victoria! I appreciate your input and am sure others will find it helpful. Blessings, Heather :)

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Aug 06, 2010
 Try the K12 program without the public school option
by: Shari

I have begun using K12 for my son this summer, and the program is great. I chose the independent study program, rather than the teacher-led programs after I missed the deadline for submitting a piece of paper to the VAVA program. That situation really ticked me off, and I was pretty certain I was going to put aside the whole K12 program idea, but I ended up coming back to it. I learned that the virtual academies are still run my the public school system, so you have to conform to their rules. If, however, you use the program on your own, you can choose the courses that you want to use for your child. You can also change courses mid-semester, if your child finishes a class early. I also use the unit assessments to see if it's a lesson that my child might be able to skip in instances where the lesson material if familiar to him. I find the program helps me to organize, but leaves me as the amster of our fates. You might want to try it for your child.
Aug 14, 2010
 CAVA is flexible....
by: Anonymous

The CAVA program is more flexible than described here. It is ok to skip to the assessment if you think your child already knows the material. You don't have to do everything - only the things that you feel your child needs in order to learn the material. Different activities are offered for the lessons, but you don't have to do every work sheet or project. You are supposed to pick the ones that your child needs. I think it is a very flexible program that has a good structure so you are sure that your child is getting to everything. The teacher can help you figure out what to skip and what is important.

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