Enrollment Opens for K12-Powered Virtual Public Schools Across Idaho

Idaho families can now enroll in tuition-free online public schools led by state-certified teachers

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 school year at two K12-powered virtual public schools serving students across Idaho: Idaho Technical Career Academy (ITCA) for grades 9-12 and Idaho Virtual Academy (IDVA) for grades K-12. Both schools offer tuition-free, full-time online education with Idaho-certified teachers, career and technical education pathways, advanced coursework, and opportunities for extracurricular activities and in-person engagement.

Why it matters

The launch of these K12-powered virtual public schools in Idaho provides families with more educational options, allowing students to access high-quality online learning led by state-certified teachers. This is especially important in a state with a large geographic area, as virtual schooling can increase access to educational resources for students in rural or remote areas.

The details

ITCA and IDVA are both Cognia-accredited virtual public schools that follow Idaho academic standards. ITCA focuses on career and technical education (CTE) pathways, while IDVA offers an alternative-education option to help students catch up and stay on track to graduate. Both schools provide live, interactive instruction from Idaho-certified teachers, as well as access to advanced coursework, honors, and dual credit options. Students can also participate in clubs, activities, and in-person engagement opportunities.

  • Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open.

The players

Idaho Technical Career Academy (ITCA)

A tuition-free, full-time online public school serving students in grades 9-12 throughout Idaho and powered by K12, a Stride, Inc. portfolio brand.

Idaho Virtual Academy (IDVA)

A tuition-free, full-time online public school serving students in grades K-12 throughout Idaho and powered by K12, a Stride, Inc. portfolio brand. IDVA also offers an alternative-education option to support students who need to catch up and stay on track to graduation.

K12

A national leader in online public education and the provider powering ITCA and IDVA.

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What’s next

Families interested in enrolling their students in ITCA or IDVA for the 2026-2027 school year can apply now through the schools' respective websites.

The takeaway

The launch of these K12-powered virtual public schools in Idaho provides families with more educational options, allowing students to access high-quality online learning led by state-certified teachers, which is especially important in a state with a large geographic area.