ALL children, regardless of economic status or zip code, should have full access to a wealth of quality education options to suit them.
* NEW Microschool Toolkit *
If you are thinking about starting a formal microschool, ask yourself:
- What is my “why”?
- Do I like large groups or small groups; flexibility or structure; consistency or variety?
- Will you be hands on day to day and in what capacity – child-centered activities or managerial?
- Do you already have families who would participate? Would they be paid teachers or volunteers?
- What’s your vision? Project based, formal teaching by age group, one room schoolhouse, nature or arts inspired, faith-based?
- What curriculum will be used, or will each student bring their own?
- What community will you serve?
- What are the logistics? Will there be a defined day and time, or will the schedule be more “drop-in”?
- How will parents communicate with you and relate their child’s daily needs?
- What is your daily schedule going to look like?
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“PHA’s first high school class is ‘amazing’”
November 10, 2023 | By: Providence Hybrid Academy
“It is still one of our greatest joys to know that students love coming to ‘school’ at PHA. They are interested in learning, feel safe taking risks and trying new things, know their point of view is honored, and are encouraged to dive deep into the world of ideas and see how God uses those to shape them.”4
National Hybrid Schools Project 2024
Thank you to Kennesaw State University for holding this event!
PA Leadership Conference 2024
Live streamed April 4-6, 2024 in Harrisburg, PA
Discussion featuring Guy Ciarrocchi and Sharon Sedlar
Listen to the Families
Gun Violence Threat Met With a Slap on the Wrist
“Not only was a threat made, but the boy was apparently watching the friends during that day while they were out on the porch. The boy said that he could see them, and they should ‘get back into the house’ and stop talking. So, when Katie found out about these events, she called 911.”
It Takes a Cyber Charter School to Raise a Child
“The cyber school felt so warm and safe for our wounded minds and hearts after months of bullying by the school district…despite all the rumors about cyber school’s lacking academics quality, I found out that even the academics are more advanced in cyber school compared to the ‘award winning school district’ where my daughter went. My daughter is now thriving socially, emotionally and academically in the cyber school.”
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➡ Events Worth Noting ⬅
AERO Conference
June 21-23, 2024
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hilton Minneapolis | Bloomington Minnesota
“An event that brings together all who are interested in exploring the education revolution’s crucial role in democracy and learner directed alternatives. This event will feature, keynotes, action-oriented workshops, mini-talks, pop-up sessions, networking, and more!
“We invite all who are interested in being a part of this gathering. To Join Us!”
PaFEC’s 3rd Annual NSCW Fair
January 2025
Harrisburg, PA
More details to come!