Letter from the Executive Director
Dear TXOA Families,
Welcome to Texas Online Academy! I am so glad you are here.
Choosing a school for your child is a big decision, and choosing virtual education is about much more than choosing where your child will learn. It is choosing a partnership. At TXOA, we believe the strongest virtual schools are built when students, families, teachers, and school leaders work together with a shared commitment to student success.
Our vision is simple: Every child is known. Every family is connected. Every student is equipped.
That vision drives the work we do every day.
We want our students to be known not just by their names or their grades, but for who they are as learners and individuals. We want our families to feel connected to their teachers, their school, and a community that is here to support them. Most importantly, we want every student equipped with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and habits they need for whatever comes next.
At TXOA, virtual learning does not mean learning alone. Our Texas-certified teachers provide meaningful live instruction, academic support, feedback, and opportunities for students to engage with their classmates. Our school leaders, counselors, support teams, and school partners work alongside our teachers to ensure students have the resources and support they need to grow.
Learning Coaches are an essential part of our TXOA team. You know your child in a way no one else does, and that makes your partnership incredibly important. We ask our Learning Coaches to stay connected, help establish strong daily routines, communicate regularly with teachers, celebrate progress, and reach out when support is needed. Your student’s teachers bring their expertise in teaching and learning, and you bring your knowledge of your child. When we work together, we can provide students with the support they need to be successful.
We also believe in high expectations. Our goal is not simply for students to participate in school. We want them to learn, grow, build relationships, take ownership of their learning, and be prepared for their next step. That takes commitment from all of us, and our team is committed to doing that work alongside you.
Whether this is your family’s first experience with virtual school or you have been learning online for years, I hope TXOA becomes a place where your student feels known, supported, challenged, and proud to belong.
Resources for TXOA Families
As you begin and throughout your time with TXOA, these K12 resources can help you and your student navigate virtual learning successfully:
Start Online Learning Strong
Tips and resources to help families establish routines, organize the learning environment, support student engagement, and start strong.
Parent & Student Resources
Resources specifically for students and Learning Coaches, including information about the Learning Coach role, student opportunities, and ways to connect with the K12 community.
Using the K12 Platform: A Guide for Students and Families
A helpful guide to schedules, live classes, assignments, grades, teacher communication, and the tools students and Learning Coaches use within the K12 platform.
K12 Help & Technical Support
Support for technology, computers, the Online School, materials and equipment, account access, and other technical questions.
Thank you for trusting us with your child’s education. We are honored to partner with your family and look forward to supporting your student throughout their time at Texas Online Academy.
Warmly,
Elsie Wetzel
Executive Director, Texas Programs
Texas Online Academy