Dear Parents and Friends of Online Schools:
 
The Legislative Audit Committee released a long-awaited audit of online schools today.  We're taking a close look at the report, but we remain concerned about our preliminary review and the impact this audit could have on traditional online schools.
 
You undoubtedly have seen, or soon will see, coverage of this audit. We surely hope you will take time to read some of these articles and to write letters to the editor, call talk radio, contact legislators with your thoughts about this audit.
 
When you call or write, be sure to point out the following:
 
 -- How well your online school is working for you and your child(ren).
 
 -- How much you value the relationship with your teacher and the impact this audit and any likely legislation will have on that relationship and our school.  Our teachers are well trained and help our children learn they skills they need to excel.  You can tell them how much more you know your online teacher than you knew your child(ren)'s teacher in a traditional brick and mortar school.
 
 -- Remind them that your traditional online school is a PUBLIC school and should be treated failry.  Don't punish schools that are working well.
 
 -- Our schools are accountable. They're accountable to us, as parents. If we don't think the school is working, we can leave.   Our teachers are certified. We're counted in attendance and our kids take state tests.
 
 -- On funding, we already receive less money than other schools. The legislature shouldn't cut funding for our schools.
 
Be sure to call or write today. If you have any questions, send us a note and we'll help you.

Stay tuned for more!

Sincerely,

Colorado Coalition of Cyberschool Families

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