IN CASE YOU MISSED IT! Federal Programs Updates and COVID-19 Webinar!
Join Charter Choices and PCPCS to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on charter school federal grant programs and requirements. Participants will review updated regulations, Division of Federal Programs' COVID FAQs, and ESSER funds guidance. Time will be set aside to have a roundtable discussion on ESSER allowable uses and possible...
143K Rising Advocates Urge Gov. Wolf To Ensure Equitable Funding
Over the past month, 143K Rising families have been contacting Governor Wolf to demand that charter schools receive an equitable share of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Today, we sent a letter to the Governor reminding him that he...
Senate hearing examines learning options during COVID-19
Public charter schools have stepped up to ensure 143,000 students continue their education during pandemic UPDATE: You can read Ana Meyer's testimony HERE and view a recording of the hearing HERE. HARRISBURG (MAY 11, 2020) – Ana Meyers, Executive Director of the PA Coalition of Public Charter Schools, will testify today before...
Interested in Becoming a Sponsor of the Coalition?
PCPCS is now accepting applications for our Business Partnership Program for the 2020-21 School Year! For questions about how to become a sponsor for the Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools for the 2020-21 school year, please contact Brandie Karpew, Director of Operations and Development, at b.karpew@pacharters.org.
INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT: Charter School of Excellence
The Charter School of Excellence (CSE) was opened in 2003 in Erie, Pennsylvania, to meet the needs of students who had not found success in their previous schools. Since that time, CSE has been committed to a focus that includes academics, soft skill work development, and social emotional learning. CSE...
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT! Charter Choices Budget Webinar!
Charter Schools in the Commonwealth are facing uncertainties and potential financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. PCPCS and Charter Choices recently led a discussion on 2020-2021 preparations and presented information from prior economic downturns in an effort to help you prepare for the upcoming school year and beyond. Click...
