QDA, Ohio's Premier K-12 Cyber Option, to Host Information Sessions Throughout the State

NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio, May 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- QDA, the premier cyber school option in Ohio, announced that it will be holding information sessions throughout the state for families interested in learning more about this exciting educational alternative. QDA is a free online public school for K-12 students in Ohio.

QDA will be hosting 30 in-person information sessions across Ohio throughout May, June and July. At each event, admissions counselors and instructional staff will be available to answer parents' questions and enroll students for the 2010-2011 school year. For a complete listing of all the scheduled events, visit www.go2qda.org or call 1.877.427.2863.

Families who attend an information session will receive a variety of educational tools, including flashcards and electronic resources, to take home with them.

"We firmly believe that every student can succeed and our goal is to see that your child is successful," said Dr. Richard Varrati, QDA Executive Director.  "We understand that each child is unique and deserves a personalized program built to fit their needs. The information sessions provide parents with information on those educational avenues that can lead to a quality education for their children at no cost to them."

Students who enroll in QDA will receive a personal computer, high speed internet reimbursement, personalized instruction from certified Ohio teachers, access to a rich and diverse curriculum, and a variety of learning paths to fit each individual student's needs.

QDA uses Lincoln Interactive, the nation's leading online curriculum used by thousands of students across the country. Lincoln Interactive offers a series of cutting-edge, engaging courses for elementary students through its Little Lincoln curriculum; for middle and high school students, courses such as Cutting Edge Science and World Languages: Chinese provide unique learning opportunities designed to maximize academic success.

Students who enroll in QDA receive the flexibility to learn at their own pace under the guidance of their own personal Instructional Supervisor, one-on-one tutoring and the support of a highly-qualified staff of guidance counselors.

In addition to the flexible online curriculum, students who enroll in QDA will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities including clubs, interest groups, field trips and group outings. QDA also provides students and families with an active social networking component via the school's page on Facebook.

"QDA is an alternative for students who want to accelerate their learning, those who are in need of remediation and everyone in between," said Varrati. "We are also an education equalizer for the children of Ohio, providing all students with highest quality educational options at no cost to them."

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SOURCE National Network of Digital Schools