Programs and Services

Empowering underserved students through innovative virtual learning

A group of diverse rural students engaged in a lively virtual classroom session on laptops.
A group of diverse rural students engaged in a lively virtual classroom session on laptops.
RISE Program

Comprehensive educational and rehabilitative program for incarcerated youth within Pennsylvania's juvenile justice system. Offers an online high school diploma pathway, career and technical education (CTE) tracks, soft skills training, and targeted emotional support to help youth aged 10-21 overcome challenges, reduce recidivism, and reintegrate as productive citizens.

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two people shaking hands
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man in black jacket holding blue and white plastic cup
Students using tablets outdoors in a rural area, smiling and focused.
Students using tablets outdoors in a rural area, smiling and focused.
Innovative Partnerships

Connecting resources to expand educational equity, opportunities, and success. Focused partnerships with leading educational providers to enhance learning environments.

Virtual Rural Schools Innovation Network (VRSIN)

Cyber schooling, bilingual AI-enhanced learning, and partnerships to expand access in rural and high-Hispanic regions, prioritizing high-need areas based on opportunity and need. This hybrid-virtual model overcomes geographic barriers, teacher shortages, and resource constraints while prioritizing equity for ESL, at-risk, and underserved students through virtual delivery, data analysis, and restorative programs

Career and Technical Education Pathways

Educational prep counseling, dual enrollment, post-secondary training, and partnerships for internships. Helps overaged/under-credited high schoolers get back on track. CTE Pathways include HVAC, Plumbing, Healthcare, Technology, etc. Integrated apprenticeships with trade unions and organizations for hands-on placement.

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people sitting down near table with assorted laptop computers
Charter School Development and Management

Develop and manage innovative charter schools focused on high school graduation, workforce readiness, and postsecondary success. We are experts at turning around struggling charter schools.

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a woman wearing a graduation gown and a black hat
Restorative and Dropout Prevention

Dropout prevention solutions for at-risk youth, incorporating bilingual counseling, CTE prep, and data-informed interventions to combat absenteeism and dropout rates. Virtual delivery ensures accessibility, with aggregated data analysis predicting and preventing disengagement.

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person in gray sweater holding Surface devices
Professional Development and Services

Custom PD modules for educators on virtual teaching, bilingual strategies, AI integration, leadership development, and data analysis. Consulting for districts on charter turnaround, at-risk student support, equity-focused policies, and Catholic school integration.

Results-Driven Leadership Development

Our renowned Paul Vallas Leadership Academy series helps school districts move from budget deficits to distinction. Paul Vallas is a problem-solver and lifelong public servant. Having served in various leadership roles leading upward of half a million students and educators on a local, national, and international level, Paul brings leadership and experience to public and private institutions to solve the toughest challenges.