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History
of the Central Connecticut Adventist Virtual School
In the winter of 1999, the Connecticut Valley Adventist Church of
South Windsor, Connecticut launched plans to begin a new strategy
for Adventist Christian education. Because many Christians are isolated
and have limited educational options, an educational plan was developed
to take advantage of the growing use of the Internet. This plan provides
families with a flexible educational program utilizing dedicated
and certified Adventist teachers.
The Central Connecticut Adventist Virtual School began its journey
with the initial partners of Home Study International and Convene,
the largest dedicated educational server. Students and teachers from
across the United States began a new page of educational history
in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. In August 2003 CCAVS migrated
to a relationship with the Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist Church
in Newington, CT.
The school operates within the educational structure of the Southern
New England Conference, but students and teachers from across the
country reside both inside and outside of the SNEC geographical area.
CCAVS has proven to be a viable option for students who do not live
near an Adventist school, both those who wish to remain in the home
and those who would like to congregate in a group setting.
CCAVS has also successfully piloted a campus form of the virtual
school. The campus model can be set up in any location where a concentration
of students exists. A local church, or even an existing church school,
can set up a room with internet access, provide a supervisor, and
the students can then take classes. These campus students have the
benefit of being part of a community of students.
Each year an eighth grade graduation ceremony is held at the Three
Angels Church for those students who live within driving distance
of the church, with some families driving as much as three hours
to participate in these well-attended functions. It may be possible
to have graduation at your local church.
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