Thank you to Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School for sponsoring today’s post. All opinions remain my own.
With the creation of the Internet, we’ve become a society that revolves around the creation, sharing and utilization of information. It’s opening up new possibilities and changing the waywe live.Even education looks different now-a-days. We recognize the one-size-fits all education model is a thing of the past. Parents today have a lot of choices when it comes to how their child will be educatedPennsylvania Leadership Charter School (PALCS) is one cyber school that is making a positive impact on education. With over 2,500 students, enrolled in grades K-12th, PALCS is one of the largest, most experienced, and successful online public schools in the PA. In fact, they’ve recently been nominated for “Best Cyber School” by Central Penn Parent!
So, what makes them different? Learn about five amazing reasons PALCS is able to provide this first-rate education.
Talented Teachers
Many people will be surprised to know that the school, while technology based, offers courses that are actually taught by over one hundred PA certified and highly qualified teachers, who personally create all of the course content and ensure all courses are aligned to PA State Standards.It’s more than just learning on the computer, at PALCS the teachers engage students with realtime lessons and innovative teaching methods.
Quality Curriculum
At PALCS, the interests and education of the students come first. Teachers create and post PA State standard-aligned lessons with an emphasis on collaboration, creativity and critical thinking. Students interact daily with their teachers, who provide feedback and support for all schoolwork. In fact, since 2006, test scores have dramatically improved and by 2010 PALCS students were meeting 100% of targets, including performance, participation and graduation.Ongoing
Flexibility
One of the major appeals to online learning is the flexibility that it gives to students and families duringthe school year. Computer based learning allows students to work at their own pace, pausing(or working ahead) if necessary, and taking more (or less) time where needed. Cyber schooling can be an life-changing opportunity for students looking for an alternative to the brick-and-mortar classroom. PALCS provides and understands the need for specializedand advanced courses, gifted education, Special Education and a program that can work with semi-professional children.
Amazing Students
The students enrolled in PALCS are children who have found an environment where they thrive. If you take a minute to look at the PALCS website, you can read several wonderful stories about theincredibly talented students including appearances on NPR radio, becoming an app developer, to being featured in a magazine and playing a part in a move with a famous Hollywood Actor.
Dedicated Parents
Last, but certainly not least, parents and guardians are making a huge positive impact at PALCS. Research has shown that if a parent/guardian is directly involved in their child’s education, the child will succeed. Ongoing communication between parents and teachers is of upmost importance, this supports the child’s educational and emotional growth, ensures the child is completing assignments and is actively participating daily.Every course at PALCS has been assigned a suggested level of involvement for the Home Facilitator (Parent or other adult overseeing education) from one to five. PALCS, encourages student independence and self-sufficiency.
Learn More about PALCS
If you or your family is interested in learning more about PALCS, you can visit them online at www.palcs.org . There you can view or download the course catalogue, set up a one-on-one in person information session, schedule an online session, and find out more about what PALCS has to offer. You can also find PALCS on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Google+.