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PA Learners Online Regional Cyber Charter School
The PA Learners Online Regional Cyber Charter School (PALO, PA LEARNERS) is cyber (virtual) charter school educating students grades K-12, located in the US state of Pennsylvania. Opened in 2001, it serves resident students of the state.
2009-2010 student enrollment included 607 students, of which 37% were from low-income families.
PALO is managed by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (school system, or collection of school districts within Pennsylvania). The school is fully online and provides students with laptop computers, printer/scanners, and internet reimbursement. Any student residing in PA between the ages of 5 and 21 may apply.
The PA Learners Online Regional Cyber Charter School web site is at http://www.palearnersonline.com/A1/aboutus.html
More Details
PALO was founded by ten school districts.
Staff training is received through partnership with American InterContinental University (AIU) Partners.
References
- "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf
- "Charter Annual Report: PA Learners Online Regional Cyber CS", 14 Feburary 2011, http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/document/1046176/pa_learners_online_regional_cyber_cs-charter_annual_report-approved_2010_report_pdf
- "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/
- PA Learners Online Regional Cyber Charter School web site, http://www.palearnersonline.com/A1/aboutus.html