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Virtual School Case Study Assignment:
Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School PA Distance Learning CS.
by Sweetmore J. Amos Muzondo
P.A. Distance OverviewP.A. Distance BenefitsCurriculumAdmission ProcessContact Information
PA Distance Learning Mission:
Offer a valuable education alternative.Practice and promote academic integrity.Present quality curriculum, technology and support.Foster academic excellence in their students.
What resources does PA Distance Learning provide?
Their own school-issued laptop, computer and printerStandards-based curriculumDedicated teachers to instruct each family and studentLive, interactive, online learning sessions24-hour access to view student progress, grades, and curriculumAccess to online tutoring and homework helpReimbursement to assist with monthly Internet costsAcademic field tripsTechnical support from expert staffSupplemental funds to use for enhanced educational activities
They offer classroom learning in a virtual environment for students in grades k-12. Students have teachers who are there to give them individual attention and help them every step of the way. They never leave parents or students in the dark about what they need to be doing. They have made virtual learning a team effort, engaging teachers, students and parents throughout the entire process.
Why Choose A Cyber School?
An educational philosophy that succeeds with today’s kids.
The steps to succeed in online education.Not just success in school, success in life.
Accelerated cyber learning for advanced learners.Remediation for students who need extra help.
Parent Involvement: Parents are the first educators
Why Do Parents Choose PA Distance Learning Over Other Cyber Schools?
http://www.padistance.org/academic%20pdf/13702689422013-14_Academic_Calendar.pdf
August 26: First Day of Fall Semester February 17: President’s DaySeptember 2: Labor Day March 17-21: PSSA Grades 3-5 English Language Arts
Sept. 30-Oct. 3: Scantron and CPAA Testing March 17-21: PSSA Grades 6-8 and Reading/MathOctober 14: Columbus Day March 24-28: PSSA Grades 3-5 Mathematics
October 30: In-Service Day March 24-28: PSSA Grades 6-8 Reading/MathNovember 11: Veteran's Day March 31: In-Service Day
November 28-Dec.2: Thanksgiving Break March 31-April 4: PSSA Writing Grade 8December 3-13: Keystone Exams April 18-21: Spring Break
December 23-Jan. 3: Winter Break April 28-May 2: PSSA Science Grades 4 & 8January 8-22: Keystone Testing May 12-23: Keystone Exams
January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day May 27-30: Scantron and CPAA TestingJanuary 22: Last Day of Fall Semester May 26: Memorial Day
January 23: In-Service Day June 5: Last Day of Spring SemesterFebruary 10-13: Scantron and CPAA Testing
20 Student Days14 Student Days20 Student Days4 Student Days
November 2013 December 2013Adopted 3/4/2013
2100 Corporate Drive, Suite 500Wexford, Pennsylvania 15090
Phone: 1-888-997-3352 Fax: 1-866-977-35272013-14 School Calendar
Important DatesJuly 2013
June 14: 2014 Graduation DayAugust 2013 September 2013
May 201418 Student Days
January 24: First Day of Spring Semester
School Calendar 2013–2014
School Calendar 2013–2014
http://cesmoodle.tiu11.org/course/view.php?id=76&username=guest
http://www.communityeducationservices.tiu11.org/disted/articulate/orientation-video/player.html
http://communityeducationservices.tiu11.org/disted/articulate/dl_good_for_me/quiz.html
http://www.padistance.org/Showpage/Why-Us~/Why-Choose-Us~.html
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