Welcome to our Lehighton Area Virtual Academy--LAVA
The Lehighton Area School District, in partnership with the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 (CLIU #21), is in our 15th year of offering Lehighton Area Virtual Academy (LAVA) an exciting online option for students and families interested in cyber school.
Choosing the Right Online School
Parents and guardians weigh educational choices carefully each year to find the best fit for their child. LAVA is a fully online program designed to meet your child’s individual learning needs. Unlike some cyber-charter options that market themselves as “tuition-free,” those programs require the Lehighton Area School District to pay tuition for enrolled students. For example, LASD approximately pays $13,000.00 per year for one student and $30,000.00 per year for a student with special education needs to attend a cyber-charter school. These costs affect the district budget and can influence local funding decisions.
We invite you to learn more about LAVA and the services we offer. Choos ing LAVA can benefit your child while supporting our district and community. If you’d like more information or a tour of our program, we’re here to help.
Advantages of Lehighton Area Virtual Academy (LAVA)
Stay enrolled in Lehighton Area School District - Stay on track to earn an LASD diploma and enjoy full access to our district’s extracurricular activities.
Flexible learning options - Your learning program and curriculum is adapted to fit your needs. Learn at the right pace for you, at the time and place that you choose.
Highly engaging curriculum - We use modern, student-centered materials designed to be engaging, enjoyable, and to reach different learning styles.
Pursue your interests - Explore a wide a wide variety of courses and electives designed to allow students to pursue their academic interests, and build a plan for success after high school.
Trusted experience with fresh approaches - Our curriculum partners bring over 30 years of proven results and continue to lead with innovative online learning techniques.
Academic excellence - We believe that rigorous, well-rounded curriculum with a strong base in Math, Science and Technology is the key to success in the 21st Century global economy. Students can select from a broad range of courses you won’t find at other schools.
Materials provided to full time eLearn21 students - Full-time students receive a loaned laptop with required software, and all textbooks and resources are included within the coursework.
For more information or questions about LAVA contact Mrs. Suzanne Howland, LAVA Administrator -- showland@lehighton.org -- 610.377.6180 ext. 2413.