Microschool/Education Pod Learning or education pods are organized by parents, either with parents themselves teaching, or hiring an instructor.  They are based on a family’s needs, so might take place in a variety of places such as a home, community center or library meeting room. Microschools are designed by a private organization within a specific …

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Homeschool Pennsylvania Law permits parents to serve as the student’s primary instructor for an at home education. A qualified state evaluator reviews their portfolio annually for compliance.  Many PA based homeschooling organizations are available, and may be themed in various ways, such as religious denominations or special interests. Some homeschooling families participate in a “Homeschool …

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Public Charter/Cyber Charter Schools Public charter schools, cyber charter schools, or charter academies are public schools that operate with a greater degree of independence than traditional district schools. Brick and mortar charter schools are approved by their chartering district (in the case of cyber charters by the PDE). These schools may receive more applications than …

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Private Schools Pennsylvania has more than 3,000 private schools, which can focus in different ways on how to educate their students; classical academies, and religious schools to name just a few, that come in various sizes, locations and costs.  Some students may qualify assistance through the EITC or OSTC programs for private education.

Public District Schools Pennsylvania’s 500 school districts offer education across the state, and also host many magnet schools that have specific themes such as math, science, technology or the performing arts. Magnet Schools Magnet schools are public schools that offer specialized curricula and programs that may not be available in the area district school. Most …

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Public District Schools Pennsylvania’s 500 school districts offer education across the state, and also host many magnet schools that have specific themes such as math, science, technology or the performing arts… Private Schools Pennsylvania has more than 3,000 private schools, which can focus in different ways on how to educate their students; classical academies, and …

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