Pennsylvania is one of the more popular states in the nation to have a high concentration of cyber school options. This year saw the addition of four new cyber schools. The 2013-2014 school year already has proposals in for eight more cyber schools. Because cyber charter schools each follow a different learning methodology, the goals […]
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Parents Like You! PA Families for Public Cyber School
October 19, 2012Sometimes the best way to discover whether a public cyber school is the best option for your child or not is by conversing with other parents. To learn the skinny on public cyber schools and what they can afford your student, check out the ‘Pennsylvania Families for Public Cyber School’ Organization. They keep up to […]
Continue Reading »What Is A Charter School and Why Are They Working in PA?
October 18, 2012The Pennsylvania Department of Education constitutes a charter school as one that “operates free from many educational mandates, [and] offers alternatives in education using strategies that may save money and improve student performance.” Charter schools in PA have benefited student learning because they are awarded the flexibility to cater to different student learning styles. They […]
Continue Reading »Cyber Education Working to Surpass Traditional School
October 17, 2012In an article recently released by DistanceEducation.org, columnist Jennifer Williamson writes, “Today’s online education programs look nothing like they did decades ago—and some studies suggest they surpass traditional education.” The article titled, ‘Online Education: Better Than Traditional School?’ suggests that cyber schools afford students the opportunities for more individualized instruction, pacing, modified learning times, collaboration, […]
Continue Reading »Cyber Schools Save Kids
October 12, 2012We see first hand how our school is changing the lives of our students. Cyber education offers students the kind of individualized instruction that encourages them to embrace learning. Our students are excited to log into their classes each day. They work with teachers who show students how to heighten their natural abilities, hone their […]
Continue Reading »21CCCS Earns AYP Recognition Again!
September 20, 201221st Century Cyber Charter School (21CCCS) has achieved Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for the seventh time in the past eight years, making it the only cyber charter school in Pennsylvania to achieve this distinction. The highly qualified staff, rigorous curriculum, and great students all contributed to the successful academic record of 21CCCS. AYP is based […]
Continue Reading »21CCCS Participates in Arts Fest 2012
September 12, 2012On Wednesday, July 10, a group of teachers from 21CCCS headed up to State College to participate in the Festival of the Arts. Mr. Galette, Mr. Benson, Mr. Egan, Mr. Michener, Ms. Shantz, Mrs. Calio and Ms. Weidenmuller packed up our vans with lots of 21CCCS gear and started the drive. We joined the Children […]
Continue Reading »21CCCS/Blackboard Collaborate Case Study
September 11, 2012The 21st Century Cyber Charter School (21CCCS) was recently chosen to be involved in a case study with Blackboard Collaborate. Blackboard Collaborate is the school’s web conferencing program, which is a primary tool of instruction for online learning at 21CCCS. 21CCCS also utilizes Blackboard Collaborate as a means of communication amongst faculty, staff, and administration, […]
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Discover How 21CCCS Students Use Blackboard Collaborate For Successful Online Learning! How do students learn in an online environment? This is a question that many students and families ask when considering Cyber School. The 21st Century Cyber Charter School (21CCCS) offers the latest technology and tools students need to collaborate and interact with their teachers […]
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