Agora Cyber Charter School Offers Continuous Education for PA Students Grades K-12 from the Safety and Comfort of Their Home

Agora Cyber Charter School, an online public school established in 2005, has delivered an uninterrupted education to Pennsylvania students in kindergarten through grade 12 for the last 17 years. Agora offers a continuous educational experience for grades K-12. Students attend school from the safety and comfort of their homes, receiving real-time live instruction from PA-certified teachers.

Reaching All Students

A rigorous curriculum is delivered to all Agora students in real time by PA-certified teachers. Live classroom instruction provides students with an engaging education, while allowing them to attend public school in the safety and comfort of their home. Deciding which educational opportunity best fits a child’s needs is crucial, and Agora has spent almost two decades ensuring their online educational model allows each student’s needs to be met.

Agora teachers incorporate a variety of options to differentiate and work with the range of skill levels that exist within the classroom. We believe that a student succeeds best when there is a strong partnership between home and school—one that thrives on communication. It is Agora’s vision to assist students in becoming lifelong learners.

Agora’s enrichment programs span all grades, with National Honor Society chapters available for grades 4 to 12. Elementary and middle schools have Advanced Learners Programs, and high school offers AP and honors courses. Agora’s studentdriven programs and curriculums are designed to provide all students with the best educational options to meet their individual needs.

Special Education (All Grades)

At Agora, 30% of our students have an IEP. Upon enrollment, the student’s IEP is immediately implemented. A review of the special education documents and curriculum-based measures is then completed, a meeting with the family is conducted, and the IEP is adapted to cyber education. Qualified staff deliver specially designed instruction and a standardsbased curriculum to meet the educational, emotional and physical needs of all students. Individualized transition plans are explored beginning in middle school, with self-exploration. They are taken to the next level in high school, where all future plans are explored, beginning with independent living and extending to postsecondary education and careers.

The Agora Difference

Unique to Agora are the 83 Family Coaches who are the first point of contact to welcome families to Agora and online learning. We refer to the Family Coaches as the “boots on the ground,” as they are regionally located throughout the state. They are the liaison between the school and the family, providing an extra layer of support to the student Agora has a Live Virtual Open House Monday -Thursday at 5pm. Meet with Agora Staff for a complete for a successful edu- overview. To register go to cational experience. https://agora.org/virtual-open-house/ The Family Coach also organizes social opportunities, offering both in-person and virtual events known as Agora Days Out (ADO). These events bring students and families together from across Pennsylvania.

With 17 years of perfecting online cyber education, Agora can offer robust schooling to any child in Pennsylvania who desires it, no matter the circumstances. Upon enrollment, each student receives a laptop, printer and all resource materials needed for online success. It takes a village to educate a student at Agora, from your first contact with the Enrollment Concierge to orientation to the school advisers, principals, teachers and Family Coaches. We all rally around your student—with you as an essential support—for a successful cyber education. n

Register to attend a live Virtual Open House and meet live with staff who will walk you through an overview of Agora and answer your questions at agora.org or call us directly at 844-462-4672.

Elementary school principal Jansen Hornbake states, “Agora’s elementary program builds a strong foundation of skills as students transition from learning to read to reading to learn. The students develop a deep conceptual understanding of math skills that lay the groundwork to success in their future years of schooling. Students who begin their journey here at Agora are able to shine as this learning progression continues through each school year.”

Students in kindergarten through grade 2 are with one teacher for all core subjects. However, in grades 3 to 5, students work with a team of teachers who each teach a specific core subject. Agora elementary teachers use their talents to develop and execute engaging, academically challenging lessons to meet the diverse needs of the learners in the classroom. Agora teachers and staff work alongside students and Learning Coaches to develop warm, caring learning environments where students can take academic risks in a safe space. It is our goal each day to help students reach their potential.

Middle School

Agora’s middle school is the grade span in which youngsters are most transformed throughout their academic career. They enter middle school as children and leave as young adults. Bridget Kozar, middle school principal, states, “We help students become independent with their learning and take responsibility for their education, as they continue to find their unique strengths, and we encourage them to flourish as they move toward high school.”

In middle school, Agora students are offered a standards-based curriculum in four core content areas: social studies, science, math and ELA. In addition, students can participate in encore classes of music, art and physical education. Agora’s goal is to prepare students for life beyond the classroom, so middle school students are exposed to career-exploration and computerliteracy courses as well.

High School

The high school team offers courses and instruction designed to engage the 21st-century learner, with multiple units, lessons and activities that allow for differentiation, practice, exploration and assessment of learned skills.

Agora’s high school credit-based program values a well-rounded individual and focuses on successful postsecondary outcomes. Each student works with a school counselor to put together a graduation plan. The counselor follows the student through each grade, addressing all academic and social responsibilities to support them in navigating high school and beyond.

In addition to the core subjects, students have the option of choosing from 80 electives, 18 AP courses and 14 honors courses. Agora’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), an individualized model, supports students accordingly.

“At Agora, we support your student in charting a new course. Whether it is a career pathway or college prep, we have courses that will guide them on their path to success,” explains high school principal Jeff Miller.