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Virtual School is Here to Stay: A Kid's Guide to Online LearningGRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PrepNet Virtual Academy (PVA), a fully online school managed by National Heritage Academies (NHA), is offering an education experience that fuels student success in life, college, and beyond. Through the Early College Program, students can receive a kindergarten through associate degree education for free at PVA. An educator for 18 years, PVA Principal Melissa VanKlompenburg knows what it takes to make a virtual school tick and support student success. She has served in various roles ranging from teacher to coaching and learning consultant to school leader to school leadership development specialist. In her most recent position as remote learning lead, VanKlompenburg led a virtual collaborative group of 67 department leaders to develop, improve, and sustain virtual and remote instruction for over 29,000 students across NHA. This experience made her the ideal candidate to lead PVA. Her tips for students are:
Parents want nothing more than a high-quality education for their child. PVA provides the necessary resources to ensure student success. From implementing a traditional brick-and-mortar scheduling structure, to providing at-home learning materials, to classes taught by certified educators, to providing books and other necessary learning materials, students are able to excel academically from home. For its West Michigan students, PVA will also offer a micro school option. Located in Grand Rapids, students can enroll in this individualized program that provides some of the flexible elements of virtual learning in a small in-person classroom environment. Core here, too, is the structure and support, plus the social interaction, that strengthens students' moral character while building community. The school will open its virtual "doors" and welcome students in September 2021. Apply online today at prepnetvirtualacademy.com. About PrepNet Virtual Academy: View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/virtual-school-is-here-to-stay-a-kids-guide-to-online-learning-301340235.html SOURCE National Heritage Academies |