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As hard as we try, some parents have to face an agonizing decision to find an alternative school or education program that better suits their child's needs. When choosing another school, parents have to consider their child's educational ability but more importantly the training and experience of the teachers/learning coach.
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Cyber Public School Options (FREE)-Required to do IEP's
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Agora Cyber Charter School-Based on Traditional School Model
Provide students with the opportunity to engage in a personalized, innovative, intensive academic preparation that inspires and educates them to achieve their high level of academic knowledge and skill. We do this through a focused and intentional instruction model that is built around six key areas.
Where: 590 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Call: 844-40-AGORA
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Allentown Charter Schol
Where: 555 Union Blvd. Allentown, PA 18109
Call: (610) 841-7044
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Commonwealth Connections Academy (CCA)-More Flexible Model
Connections Academy® is a K–12 online public school designed to expand the ways your child can learn. Our certified teachers provide individualized support to students.
Call: 1-800-382-6010
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The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School
Empower all students and families to become active participants in their own learning and equip them with skills for the future. We achieve this through engaging content, delivered by innovative teaching in a culture of caring.
Where: 652 Midland Avenue, Midland, PA 15059
Call: 1-888-722-9237
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PA Leadership Cyber School (PALCS)
Online education option that fits your needs and schedule. If you are looking for a public education option that offers students the chance for self-motivation and flexible class options, our online education. PALCS has been ranked #1 Best Online School for the last five years.
Where: 1332 Enterprise Dr, West Chester, PA 19380
Call: (610) 701-3333
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Roberto Clemente Charter School
Where: 136 S 4th St # 1, Allentown, PA 18102
Call: (610) 439-5181
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Resources
Autism Home School Success is a Facebook page where parents can post questions and learn from other parents who home school their children diagnosed with ASD.
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Private Schools (not required to do an IEP/provider services)
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When looking into a traditional private school,please keep in mind that the disability laws do not apply to private schools or traditional homeschooling for neuro-typical children. That means they aren't required to offer 504 Plans or IEPs. They don't have to offer additional supports like OT, Speech, etc. The following schools are recommended by other local parents but you know your child/grandchild best to pick the best option from the different choices.
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Capstone Academy provides effective education services to individuals with Autism through Applied Behavior Analysis and a multi-disciplinary collaboration. Capstone Academy help individuals reach their maximum potential in all areas, including academic achievement and community and family participation. In addition, Capstone Academy contributes to the field of Autism and education by conducting research and partnering with universities and local hospitals to educate future professionals.
Where: 351 E. Johnson Highway, East Norriton, Pennsylvania (north philly)
Call:484-704-2470
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Centennial
To educate children and youth with challenging behaviors and prepare high quality special education teachers.
Ages: 6-12
Where: Lehigh University
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The Hillside School is a place for children with average to above-average intelligence who require a different approach to learning due to dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADD/ADHD or other difficulties with language organization and memory. Students may apply any time of the year. Bus transportation is available to students whose home school district's closest boundary is no farther than 10 miles from The Hillside School. If your school district provides transportation, parents must complete an ACT 372 form which is available from the school office. Parents also transport that child to and from school and organize car pools.
Where: 2697 Brookside Road, Macungie, PA 18062
Call: 610-967-3701
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Mercy Special Learning Center
Services: Mercy Special Learning Center is a Catholic school operated by the Diocese of Allentown that is dedicated to providing education for children with special needs. Preschool (3-5 years), School Age (5-21 years) and TLC Program (21+).
Where: 830 South Woodward Street, Allentown, PA 18103
Phone: 610-797-8242
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New Story Group
Where: 1427 Chew St, Allentown, PA 18102
Call: 484-866-9303
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St John Vianney Regional School
A welcoming Catholic community dedicated to highest levels of academic achievement and spiritual well-being for students from Preschool, Kindergarten, and elementary school through 8th Grade.
Where: 210 North 18th Street, Allentown, PA, 18104
Call: (610) 435-8981
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Saint Michael the Archangel School (private school)
Where: 4121 Old Bethlehem Pike Bethlehem, PA 18015
Elementary School Campus: 5040 Saint Joseph Road, Coopersburg, PA 18036
Call: (610) 965-4441
Middle School Campus: 4121 Old Bethlehem Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Call: (610) 867-8422
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