The Montana Digital Academy Trustees hire search and planning firms

Helena school trustees heard about the successes of the Montana Digital Academy http://montanadigitalacademy.org/ and approved two contracts at a meeting Tuesday night, one for a superintendent search and another for educational planning for the next two years.

The Montana Digital Academy, created by the 2009 Legislature, is designed to provide an opportunity for students to make up core classes and take unique classes like Irish language and oceanography. It also exposes students to subjects not offered in their local schools. The school operates all year, and classes are available any time of day, any day of the week.

Jason Neiffer, curriculum director for the completely online school, said the number of students involved "goes well beyond our wildest dreams."

It’s for students needing an extra academic challenge or those who’ve had deficiencies in classes.

By ALANA LISTOE Independent Record

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