ECOT (Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow) is the first and most popular tuition-free online public school in Ohio educating more than 16,000 students in grades K-12. At no cost to families, ECOT provides students with: --One-on-one attention from 100% certified and highly qualified teachers. --Computer and printer, as needed. --Broadband Internet connection, provided to students at no cost in most areas. Based in Columbus, Ohio, ECOT has provided students throughout the state with a high quality, online public education since the 2000-2001 school year. Thousands of graduates have earned their high school diplomas at ECOT, and many more will follow in their footsteps. As an online public school, ECOT provides its students with a flexible, tuition-free alternative to traditional "brick and mortar" public education. ECOT is fully accredited by the North Central Association (NCA) and is sponsored by the Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West. ECOT students learn from the comfort and safety of home. Just like other public school students, ECOT students have great teachers, counselors, class discussions, report cards and out-of-class field trip opportunities. Unlike other public school students, ECOT students use computer and Internet technology to access their lessons from home.