![]() Two Pennsylvania cyber charters currently or recently contracted with Pearson. 4 (relating to academic standards and assessment).” Pearson’s recent performance running two other Pennsylvania cybers provides compelling evidence that Pennwood will not meet the academic goals set in its application. Section 17-1745-A of Pennsylvania’s Charter School Law requires the Department to evaluate “the extent to which the programs outlined in the application will enable students to meet the academic standards under 22 Pa. In short, if the application is approved, Pennwood will hold the charter but Pearson will run the school. Pearson is also providing a start up grant that, according to the Pennwood Board, is not expected to be repaid. Pearson was referenced 138 times in the application and will be responsible for curriculum and instructional supports, operating the education management system, teacher training and coaching, managing social and emotional learning supports, developing and implementing a special education program, producing financial reports, managing enrollment, human resources, technology, marketing, and maintaining a partnership with Drexel University. Pennwood’s ability to meet these goals, however, will depend on the performance of its educational services provider, Pearson Virtual Schools (Pearson). The Pennwood Cyber Charter School Board deserves credit for submitting a highly detailed application that establishes ambitious goals. The PA Charter Performance Center is committed to producing unbiased, accurate, and timely information to advance sound state-level charter school policy. My name is ML Wernecke and I am the Director of the PA Charter Performance Center, an initiative of Children First, the child advocacy organization formerly known as PCCY. ML Wernecke, Director, PA Charter Performance Center COMMENTS OPPOSING THE PENNWOOD CYBER CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION
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