Online Learning Academy
Johanna Thomas
Associate Principal, Online Academy
johanna.thomas@alschools.org
507.369.1454
Cynthia Manuel
Administrative Assistant, Online Academy
cynthia.manuel@alschools.org
507.379.5354
Laura Duffie-Evans
Counselor, Online Academy
laura.duffie.evans@alschools.
507.379.5204
Online Academy Technology Support
Tonka Online Tech Support - Password resets, account questions and hardware issues
webhelpdesk.TO@minnetonkaschools.org
Tonka Online Program Support and Questions
tonkaonline@minnetonkaschools.org
Contact: Ben Stanerson
952-401-4047
WELCOME
The Minnesota Department of Education has approved Albert Lea Area Schools to operate an Online School in Minnesota. This school option is being offered for students in grades 6-12 within our school district and is named the Albert Lea Online Academy.
The Albert Lea Online Academy will be partnering with Owatonna School District and Owatonna Online during the 2023-2024 school year for grades 6 - 12. Students continue to be enrolled through Albert Lea Area Schools as their home district and are then enrolled in the Owatonna Online Program. Students choosing the Online Academy should be self-motivated, enjoy learning in a virtual environment and have the ability to advocate for themselves. Parents and guardians will be their student’s learning coach to ensure the child is attending and completing coursework daily. To learn more about Owatonna Online, visit https://owatonnaonline.isd761.org/our-school/about-owatonna-online
Informational Meeting:
If you are interested in the Online Academy for 2023-2024, there will be an informational virtual meeting on May 25, 2023 at 5:00pm.
If you missed the Informational Meeting please see the following link https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ftEcUOddHL_QxA1UhzC1EQJGvI-Njyko4Tq1DO8AEZ8/edit?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=6475f3c3
The Online Academy follows the Owatonna School District Calendar. The first day of school is September 5, 2023 and the last day is June 5, 2024.
Owatonna School District calendar link: