CLEARLAKE, Calif. – California Connections Academy @ North Bay will hold a free information session for families on Wednesday, May 3.

The session will be held beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Best Western El Grande Inn, 15135 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake.

California Connections Academy @ North Bay is a tuition-free virtual public school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

The school, which welcomed its inaugural class for the 2014-2015 school year, gives students in Sonoma, Napa, Lake, Mendocino, Colusa, Glenn and Yolo counties the flexibility to learn at home with a curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards.

The information session will provide families with an opportunity to meet with Connections Academy @ North Bay instructors and staff and thoroughly explore the school’s program and curriculum.

Other topics to be covered include how teachers interact with students in the virtual environment, personalized learning opportunities including options for accelerated learning and gifted programs, college preparation, socialization, the role of the parent or other Learning Coach and the use of technology.

Families unable to attend this session are encouraged to attend one of our online information sessions.

For a full list of online information sessions, please visit http://www.connectionsacademy.com/california-online-north-bay/events.aspx .