Oklahoma Memo's Ryan Welton sits down with Audra Plummer, Head of Schools at the Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA), to unpack how this tuition-free, fully accredited K-12 program has grown to serve thousands of students across Oklahoma.

Plummer explains how OVCA blends virtual learning with in-person activities, partners with career-tech centers, and supports athletes, military families, and students seeking flexible, individualized education.

Key Topics

• History and mission of OVCA (founded 2011 by Oklahoma parents)
• State accreditation and NCAA approval
• How community family advisors support students locally
• Real-world socialization: Winter Blast, 4-H, FFA, career-tech partnerships
• Counseling, mental-health, and career-planning programs
• Success stories from robotics champions to young mothers completing school
• How parents can enroll and what to expect from orientation

Links

• Learn more → ovca.k12.com
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