
Understanding Community Schools
Community schools bring in helpful services from the neighborhood community into the school community. These schools help students and their communities with supports to make school life easier. Learn more here!
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Community schools bring in helpful services from the neighborhood community into the school community. These schools help students and their communities with supports to make school life easier. Learn more here!
Are you interested in home school education for your child? Learn the requirements set by the state for quality instruction, as well as district supports.
District schools consist of three distinct types: neighborhood schools, citywide schools, and special admission schools. Each school has different criteria for enrollment, so learn more before you apply!
You may have questions about special education. GreatPhillySchools has answers on eligibility, the evaluation process, IEPs, and reevaluation procedures. Learn more here.
There are supports available to help children with disabilities or learning differences thrive and succeed throughout their education. Learn more about specialized services here!
If you are are concerned that your child has a disability or is not making progress in school, learn about the special education evaluation process.
The best way to support your child is to stay informed about you and your child's rights, as well as what is happening at the school. Need guidance about what that looks like in regards to special education? This article can help:
There are many factors that determine what makes a school great. Here at GreatPhillySchools, we believe that in a great elementary, middle or high school, students are learning and achieving, safe, engaged and equally supported. Find out what to look in a school here!
Visiting an early childhood center is crucial to knowing if it is up to par for your child. When visiting, consider the cleanliness, organization, and safeness of the facility, the appropriateness of the toys and materials, the interactions between staff and children, and the involvement of families. Learn more!
What does that mean? Sometimes terms and abbreviations can be tricky to understand. Learn what these terms mean for you and your child.
Every day is an opportunity to build reading skills in your child. Sign up for free text alerts from Ready4K on small changes that could make a big impact!
It may feel like you just got to high school, but if you are thinking about attending college, it is best to start preparing for that next best step as soon as possible. Learn about what to consider before you apply.