Alachua eSchool is a free, public virtual school operated by Alachua County Public Schools.  Alachua eSchool offers high quality, technology-based education to K-5 students living in Alachua County.

Highly qualified Alachua County teachers deliver curriculum via the Canvas learning management system to Alachua County students. Students receive individualized instruction utilizing the Internet, email, telephone, online collaboration and face-to-face forums. Our students also participate in State assessments/testing at their zoned schools. Alachua County teachers, students and parents have full access to the expertise and experience in what really makes online instruction work. 

Alachua County teachers communicate individually with students and parents on a regular basis via phone, email, and other forums. Parental involvement and support are key elements for student success in the online environment.

Qualities of Successful Virtual School Students and Families

The Alachua eSchool (AES) is designed to maximize student success.  The parent, or Learning Coach (LC), is a critical component to the successful academic experience of any student, but particularly so for students who are learning in a virtual setting.  The LC plays an active part in the day-to-day learning of each student.  This responsibility can be tiring and challenging at times, but the rewards of parent participation in the education process are great.

As soon as students enroll in school, they begin taking on the responsibility for learning and academic achievements.  To get the most out of virtual learning, each student has the obligation to engage in all lessons and activities, ask questions, stay focused, work diligently, identify weaknesses, and build on strengths.