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You're in the right place if:

Washington K–12

Your student is a resident of Washington State and in grade K–12.

Need a Better Fit

The local brick and mortar public school does not meet your needs.

Ready to Learn at Home

You have the time and desire to work with your student at home.

A Public School, A Different Approach

CVA is a public, accredited, tuition-free K–12 alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar schools for Washington State residents.

How CVA Works

Students in grades K–8 can learn using book-based or online curriculum options, while students in grades 9–12 take online courses.

From your first call through enrollment, planning, and beyond, CVA staff support your family every step of the way, with a dedicated teacher assigned once registration is complete.

Why Families Choose CVA

Columbia Virtual Academy (CVA) operates under Washington State Law governing Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) programs. ALE is primarily distinguished by off-campus instruction. The intent of this type of program is to give schools flexibility to serve a diverse student population.

The specific requirements and expectations of these off-campus learning activities are detailed in a Written Student Learning Plan (WSLP) developed and supervised by a public school teacher.

There are four state requirements for all ALE students. Here are what those requirements mean for a CVA education:

Written Student Learning Plan (WSLP)

The WSLP is your map to success for your student’s education, developed for your student by your CVA Academic Advisor. The WSLP includes the learning goals, objectives, learning activities and timelines for each online or book and paper course you choose. The WSLP can be modified throughout the school year by your CVA teacher as needed/required to meet specific academic needs.

Weekly Contact

Required each week, Weekly Contact is documented, direct communication between your student and your CVA teacher. Direct personal contact between the student and teacher can be accomplished in person, or through the use of telephone, e-mail, video chat or regular submission of student work with teacher feedback. Regardless of the option you choose, regular access to high speed internet is essential to participation with CVA.

Weekly contact also serves as attendance for the week. CVA is a public school program subject to the same attendance requirements as other public schools in the State of Washington.

Monthly Reviews

Each month, CVA teachers conduct Monthly Reviews of student progress toward achieving the specific learning goals and objectives specified in the WSLP. Satisfactory Progress reflects your student’s progress based on Weekly Contacts, work samples and grade reports provided from specific subject areas. CVA teachers will want to speak directly with you and your student by telephone or video chat at least one time a month to conference on your student’s monthly progress.

Annual Assessment

At a minimum, all students taking alternative learning experience courses or course work must be assessed annually. For full-time students, the state assessment is required for grades 3 - 8 and 10 - 12, along with any other annual assessments required by the CVA school district for all grades. Part-time students must also be assessed at least annually. All assessments are administered at no cost to families and your CVA teacher will review the results with you in support of your student’s ongoing learning.

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We prepare students for their future with personalized learning for every student.

You're in the right place if:

Washington K–12

Need a Better Fit

Ready to Learn at Home

A Public School, A Different Approach

How CVA Works

Why Families Choose CVA

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The Right Fit

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