http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/414957/Virtual-Academiesany-such-thing I was looking up alternative education for my children (elementary and middle school) and came across I.Q. Academy of Texas. It lists as a charter school, therefore paid by the state and advertises as "free tuition."Has anyone heard of this and are these online schools legitimate? GreatSchools en-us MagnetMom In California, I often hear about California Virtual Academy (CAVA), and many parents frustrated with brick and mortar schools love the program. CAVA is affiliated with the k12.com program. I ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/414957/Virtual-Academiesany-such-thing?cpage=1#comment_415489 5100.415489 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:12 -0700 neosoulchild thank you! http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/414957/Virtual-Academiesany-such-thing?cpage=1#comment_415251 5100.415251 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:30:33 -0700 healthy11 They're more widely used at the high school level, but each state has different guidelines regarding accreditation of online schools, aka "cyber-schools," aka "virtual schools." Like anything, you need to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/414957/Virtual-Academiesany-such-thing?cpage=1#comment_415173 5100.415173 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:03:14 -0700