How to Pick the Right School for Your Child with Special Needs
Parents want the best education possible for their children. But when you parent a child with…
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Learning from Every Teacher
The boys bounced around the back seat as I steered our SUV into…
Integrating the Arts Into Your Child's Education
by Jacqueline Renfrow Your friend puts you in charge of party decorations because she claims she’s “not artistic.” When we categorize ourselves as creative or not creative —left-brained or right-brained…
South Jersey Christian Academy
Quality, affordable Christian education with half- and full-day preschool and full-day kindergarten. Preschool through 8th grade. Points of Pride: Successfully expanded to include 8th grade in Sept 2018
Frankford Friends School
Rooted in the practice of Quaker values, Freankford Friends School nurtures the mind and spirit of every student in our diverse community. Our students and graduates let their lives speak in the pursuit of lifelong learning, commitment to social justice,…
Montessori School, The
Provides an authentic Montessori program and curriculum for children 18 months through 6th grade. TMS encourages students to grow as self-motivated, intellectually engaged learners who will serve their larger communities as both accomplished students and ambassadors of peace.
Why Do Some Kids Love School?
At NCCL School in Newark, DE, it's the philosophies of a progressive education that are key to student passion and success.
The Early Learning Center at University of Delaware
The UD Early Learning Centers provide high quality care and education programs for children and their families by establishing a model for exceptional practices for future early educators. Because the ELC is associated with the University of Delaware, children and…
Charter-School Reform Proposed for Pennsylvania
Gov. Tom Wolf says PA's charter-school law is "one of the worst in the nation."
Tower Hill School
Tower Hill’s preschool provides young learners with a quality education in a warm and supportive environment. Understanding that children gain knowledge through play, nurturing teachers emphasize engaging activities that allow students to explore, experiment and discover the world around them.
The Summer Slide: How to Stop It
Activities to keep your kids' minds sharp during the summer.
Team Your School Up With the Eagles, Phillies, Sixers and Flyers
Philly’s pro sports teams offer schools programs to motivate kids to exercise, read, master STEM and eat right.
PHMC HEART Study
Health Education and Relationships through Theater (HEART) is a research study testing a curriculum to teach youth 14 – 19 on the autism spectrum and/or with mild intellectual disabilities about healthy relationships, communication, and sexual health.
Learning Resource Center Network
The Learning Resource Centers have books & resources parents & educators can borrow to help meet the educational needs of children/students with disabilities. For a $2 yearly membership, you can borrow resource books on disability, educational kits, DVDs & more.…
George Crothers Memorial School
The George Crothers Memorial School at CADES is a place where children challenged by disability have a chance to shine. We are a licensed special education school serving children with intellectual and physical disabilities from mild to medically fragile, ages…
Bellwether Behavioral Health
A residential, special education program for individuals with exceptional behavioral & developmental challenges.
Potential, Inc.
Potential, is a non-profit organization that seeks to assist children and adults with autism to reach their full educational, social and emotional potential. We utilize current research in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to improve communication, behavior, toileting, social skills and…
theVillage
TheVillage operates a residential treatment program for teen girls with serious mental health and behavioral challenges on a bucolic 43 acre campus in Rosemont. A special education school for teenage girls with such girls is located on the campus.
Commonwealth Charter Academy
CCA is a fully accredited public cyber charter school educating children in grades K-12 in Pennsylvania. At CCA students are learners. Together with family members and teachers we work to tailor a curriculum centered around each learner’s unique needs/interests.
What's a Progressive School? How is it Different From a Traditional School?
Students in progressive schools learn through experiences and projects, often out in the community.
3 Steps to Find a Preschool
Here are things to look for in a quality preschool, and some things to avoid.
What to do when your child does not qualify for an IEP
“His grades are fine! He doesn’t need an IEP.” Here are the steps to take if you’ve asked for help from the school and have been told this.
Why Some Local Schools Dropped AP Classes
Students stress over AP tests prompts some high schools to back off.
Education & Child Care, Education Features, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Needs Parenting
How to Help Twice Exceptional Learners Succeed
Students who are gifted and have a special need, such as ADHD, can feel frustrated, but parents and schools can help them live up to their potential.