Students all across Michigan, from the Detroit Metro Area to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Area, and from Grand Rapids to the Tri County Area and beyond are finding their way forward thanks to the classes, teachers and unique opportunities of Great Lakes Learning Academy.
CREATING OPPORTUNITY
A Tuition-Free Online Public Program in Michigan
Michigan students deserve the chance to go far in life. Great Lakes Learning Academy helps them get there by engaging their minds, building their character and preparing them for a changing world. We’ll partner with you to give your child what they need to become what they want to be.
Authorized by Central Michigan University (CMU).
Authorizer
Authorized by Central Michigan University
Great Lakes Learning Academy is authorized by Central Michigan University. The school is operated by Great Lakes Learning Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Education, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. The school is governed by an independent board of directors, and all board meetings are open to the public. Please review our scheduled meeting dates, agendas, and information about how to attend a meeting or make a request for public records.
View Great Lakes Learning Academy's Annual Education Report which provides key information on the school's 2022-23 education progress.
Great Lakes Learning Academy's Annual Education District Report
Great Lakes Learning Academy's Annual Education Middle School/High School Report
Great Lakes Learning Academy's Annual Education Alt High School Report
OUR HISTORY
Helping Michigan Students Succeed Since 2013
Great Lakes Learning Academy opened as a tuition-free online program in Michigan in 2013 and has been helping students ignite their passions and find a path to success ever since.
Grades 6-12 served
Michigan certified teachers specially trained in online learning
Public school fully online with no tuition
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to focus on empowering our students to achieve academic success while creating a community of respect and responsibility through an adaptive learning program.
PARENT REVIEWS
Hear Directly from Our Families
The families of Connections Academy families agree: Online learning helps students find their own path forward. Discover what parents are saying about their experience at Great Lakes Learning Academy.
THE GREAT LAKES LEARNING ACADEMY EXPERIENCE
How Online Public School Can Lead Your Child to Success
Empowered Parents
As a Great Lakes Learning Academy parent, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of your child’s learning journey. As their Learning Coach, you’ll be able to help them stay on track. And we’ll be by your side, making sure you have everything you need to give your child the best support.
Strong Community
Parents, students, teachers and staff are the heart of Great Lakes Learning Academy. And, together, we’ve formed a community committed to collaboration in everything we do. This helps every student grow socially and emotionally while expanding their mind.
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