Governor Wolf Continues His Attacks on Charter School Families
HARRISBURG - Once again targeting families seeking the best educational options for their children, Governor Tom Wolf today went to an Altoona school to repeat his efforts to limit public charter school opportunities in Pennsylvania. “The governor is seeking to punish families who dare to leave their failing school districts,”...
INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT: Spectrum Charter School
Don't miss the latest edition of Innovation Spotlight featuring Spectrum Charter School titled Spectrum Charter School: Using Pet Therapy to Assist Students with Socialization and Communication Skills
PCPCS Responds to Governor Wolf’s Latest Attacks on Charter Schools and Charter Students
Harrisburg – Yesterday, Governor Tom Wolf announced that he has directed the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to charge charter schools a $15 fee-for-service beginning September 15. Charters will be charged this fee-for-service every time they request PDE to redirect school district funds to cover unpaid charter tuition payments. The...
Governor Wolf’s 2019 Charter Proposal
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2="MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!" h4="Tell Governor Wolf You OPPOSE his Attacks on PA Charter School!" txt_align="justify" add_button="bottom" btn_title="VISIT OUR CALL TO ACTION!" btn_color="blue" btn_size="lg" btn_align="center" btn_link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fpacharters.salsalabs.org%2Fresponsetowolfscharterproposal%2Findex.html|||"]Now is the time to take action and make your voice heard. Governor Wolf and his allies in Harrisburg would like nothing more than...
Announcing the First Annual PCPCS Essay and Picture Contest!
PCPCS and Conrad O'Brien are thrilled to announce the first annual PCPCS Essay and Picture Contest! In connection with Conrad O’Brien’s sponsorship of the PCPCS 2019 Annual Conference, we invite all Charter School students to participate in this contest for a chance to attend the conference and introduce the keynote...
General Session Presentations
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Thursday 8:30-9:45 Join us for our Welcome Ceremony in the South Ballroom! Hear from our Executive Director, Board President and other dynamic charter leaders. This general session will feature a panel of experts who share their views on the importance of grassroots Advocacy. From the Classroom to the Capitol...
