Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy Opens K-12 Enrollment for 2015-2016 Academic Year

MANISTEE, Mich., March 16, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA), a tuition-free, online public school, welcomes K-12 students from across the state to enroll for the 2015-2016 academic year. MGLVA offers personalized instruction, an interactive curriculum and individual attention to help students achieve academic success in ways that suit their learning style.

MGLVA will host community information sessions in Flint, Lansing, Dearborn and Grand Rapids, as well as several online information sessions, to help parents and children learn more about the program. Interested families are encouraged to visit the school's website for details on upcoming events, the curriculum and how to enroll.

"Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy is a public school using an innovative educational model to provide students with the best education possible," said Kendall Schroeder, Head of School at Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy. "Our school is designed for families who want to take an active role in their children's education."

MGLVA provides extensive support for both parents and students, creating a close collaboration among teachers, counselors, the school community and the enrolled family. In grades K–8, a parent or guardian serves as a Learning Coach, working closely with MGLVA instructors to help facilitate the student's progress, as well as modify the pace and schedule as needed. At the high school level, students follow a 4-year plan based on the Michigan curricular guidelines, facilitated by a highly-qualified, Michigan-certified teacher, and the Learning Coach role shifts to one of mentorship to oversee, support and encourage.

MGLVA provides courses in language arts/English, math, science, history, world languages, art and music, and graduates earn a high school diploma and transcript recognized by colleges and universities around the country. Events and outings are organized to help develop and strengthen the school/family relationship and develop community.   

More information on the school, upcoming events and how to apply can be found online here: http://mglva.k12.com.

About Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA) is a full-time, online public school authorized by Manistee Area Public Schools, serving students in grades K through 12. MGLVA is tuition-free, giving parents and families the choice to access the award-winning curriculum and tools provided by K¹² Inc. (NYSE: LRN), the nation's largest provider of proprietary curriculum and online education programs. For more information about MGLVA, visit http://mglva.k12.com.

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