Facts About The Virtual Learning Academy

Legal Name
Virtual Learning Academy Charter School
History of Online Learning

Established
The New Hampshire Board of Education approved the Virtual Learning Academy Charter School in May 2007.

Administrative Offices
Located at Tuck Learning Campus (former Exeter High School campus), POB 1050, 30 Linden Street, Exeter, NH.

Contact Information
Web site: www.vlacs.org
Phone number: 603.778.2500

VLACS Charter: Download here

Overview

The Virtual Learning Academy Charter School is New Hampshire's first statewide, on-line high school that is available, free of charge, to all high school students who live in New Hampshire. The Exeter Region Cooperative School District (SAU 16) initiated the Academy as an independent organization. The Academy has its own employees, teaching staff, Board of Trustees, and financial statement.

Organizational Vision

To use the latest technologies to provide New Hampshire's high school students any time, any where access to a rigorous, personalized education that helps them learn today, graduate tomorrow and prepare for the future.

In addition, the Academy is also a viable option for high school dropout students who wish to earn a high school diploma while maintaining a job. Through the Academy, students can take the courses they need at times that accommodate their work schedule.

Governance

The Virtual Learning Academy Charter School is governed by a Board of Trustees.

Mr. Joseph Lovejoy
Chair, Stratham, NH

Dr. Kent Chamberlin
Vice Chair, Durham, NH

Mr. Matthew Treamer
Treasurer, Lancaster, NH

Dr. Mark Joyce
Secretary/Clerk, Epping, NH

Dr. Thomas Brennan
Trustee, Manchester, NH

Ms. Kimberly Casey
Trustee, East Kingston, NH

Mr. John Hansen
Trustee, Sandwich, NH

Administrative Leadership

Steve Kossakoski, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer, Virtual Learning Academy

Gary M. Tirone, CAGS
Chief Learning Officer, Virtual Learning Academy