AUGUSTA, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Maine Virtual Academy (MEVA), a statewide online public charter school, has begun accepting enrollments for the upcoming 2017-18 school year. Enrollment is open to students in grades 7-12 who reside anywhere in the state. As an online public school program authorized by the Maine Charter School Commission, MEVA provides a tuition-free education.

“Maine Virtual Academy provides an innovative, personalized educational experience for our students,” said Dr. Melinda Browne, Head of School of Maine Virtual Academy. “Our dynamic team of teachers, counselors and support staff strives to ensure our students receive the best education possible, in the ways that are right for their individual learning styles. Our online school model is designed to provide families with an effective, valuable option.”

MEVA students access a robust online curriculum and attend virtual classrooms taught by Maine-licensed teachers who monitor student progress, provide professional insight, and work in partnership with students’ parents. Teachers communicate with MEVA families via phone, email and the online classroom technology in order to provide an individualized approach that helps prepare students for post-graduation career or college success.

Students can choose from a diverse middle school and high school K12 catalog of courses, including many electives that are not offered in traditional schools. Each student has greater freedom to progress through lessons at his or her own pace, while receiving quality instruction, support, and individual attention from teachers. MEVA also offers clubs, school outings, and other activities to foster community.

MEVA is authorized by the Maine Charter School Commission and is governed by an independent, non-profit board of directors. The school's team of educators and school leaders are based at the school's administrative headquarters. Interested families are encouraged to visit meva.k12.com for more information on the school and how to enroll.

About Maine Virtual Academy

Maine Virtual Academy (MEVA) is a full-time online public school program that serves students in grades 7 through 12. Authorized by the Maine Charter School Commission, MEVA is available tuition-free to students in the state of Maine and utilizes the award-winning curriculum from K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN), the nation's largest provider of proprietary curriculum and online education programs for grades K-12. For more information about MEVA, visit meva.k12.com.

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