“Ed Camp”, as PA Distance Technology Coaches, Mrs. Katie Heiles and Mrs. Victoria DeRoner have dubbed it, is a mini one-day conference designed to personalize professional development for staff. Now in its fourth year, Ed Camp has gained traction within the PA Distance staff as a unique way to provoke thought and encourage internal collaboration and discussion.
Ed Camp: Creating a Culture of Sharing and Continuous Professional Development for Staff
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Business Technology Teacher, Mr. Matthew Gates, Helps Students Learn Computer Science
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There are many misconceptions among people who are unaware of all of the unique opportunities and benefits of a cyber school education. To address some of those, we put together a list of the common myths, followed with the facts, when it comes to life at PA Distance.
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Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator, Mrs. Tonya Contos, Helps to Maintain & Improve a Quality Educational Experience
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PA Distance Introduces a New Computer Science Curriculum
Thanks to a Pennsylvania Department of Education PA Smart targeted grant, called CSforALL; PA Distance is excited to offer Computer Science classes to interested students in grades K-12. The program will build year-over-year by introducing new courses, for various grade levels, to be fully implemented at PA Distance by the 2022-2023 school year.
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Elementary School Principal, Mrs. Ploesch, Builds Strong Relationships with Students & Staff
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