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Joy Bufalini, Communications LiaisonThe Total Learning Center

DISCOVER THE EDUCATION PLUS DIFFERENCE

• Blending cyber education with small group instruction.

• Providing opportunities for social and emotional learning.

• Meeting students needs in a unique, effective way.

• Developing specialized learning instruction for students with learning differences.

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Total Learning Centers is a privately owned, academic, brain-based learning facility with locations through Western Pa.

TLC offers one-on-one, small group, class tutoring and remediation.

Founded in 1999, by Drs. Joe and Carol Utay.

For more information, call 724-940-1040.

Partnering with Education Plus Academy Cyber Charter School in Western Pennsylvania.

MEET THE TOTAL LEARNING CENTER

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THE EDUCATION PLUS STORY • First publicly funded cyber charter school created by and for parents of

children with learning disabilities and learning differences.

• Founded in 2012 in Philadelphia.

• First Western PA area location in Wexford, 2013.

• Rapid growth through Pennsylvania to 780 students across 17 counties.

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PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION• Every child can succeed educationally once we discover their

best way to learn.

• Technology opens doors of opportunity not found in a traditional classroom.

• Care for the whole child, producing academic, social, and emotional improvement.

• Empathy, compassion, and teamwork are essential.

• Parents are a vital component of academic success.

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EDUCATION PLUS IN WESTERN PA• Enrolling grades 1-10 for 2015/16 school year.

• Adding grade 11 for 2016/17 school year.

• Adding grade 12 for 2017/18 school year.

• Three locations: Wexford, Bridgeville, and Murrysville.

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EDUCATION PLUS IN MURRYSVILLE

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UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES• Small group instruction.

• Remedial coaching sessions.

• Individual Education Plan (IEP) for identified Special Education students.

• Laptop for each student.

• Individualized virtual curriculum.

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SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION

• Teachers are trained in specialized remedial Math and Language curriculums such as Orton Gillingham Reading and Schuler Math.

• Students are closely monitored for progress and given special instruction in areas of difficulty.

• Coaching sessions and small group instruction are provided to increase potential for success..

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TWO CYBER OPTIONS 1. Center Model

• Student attends the Center 4-5 days per week.

• Parents are involved in the student’s progress and communication between home and school is important.

• There are some designated home-based only cyber days and inclement weather home-based cyber days as needed.

2. Center/Home Blended Model

• Students are home-based 2-4 days per week.

• Daily Parental involvement and oversight of home-based activities is vital.

• Center-based small group instruction or coaching 1-2 times per week is available as needed.

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ELECTIVES AND PROJECTS• Languages, Art, Music, Health and PE according to PA Department of Education standards

• Hands-on Science experiments

• Creative Writing

• Discovery-Based Social studies projects

• Novel-themed group Language activities

• Field trips

• Service projects

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SOCIALIZATION• Interaction with peers at the Center

• Field trips and service projects

• Special seasonal activities and themed day

• School wide events and picnics

• Acceptance and inclusivity regardless of academic or social challenges

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PARTNERING WITH PARENTS• Education Plus believes that parents are an integral part of your child’s academic

success

• Frequent communication with the learning coaches is encouraged

• Ed Plus staff values and respects parental feedback and input

• Learning coaches and lead teachers respond promptly to questions and concerns

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OUR CONVENIENT WESTERN PA LOCATIONS

Bridgeville

Center-based

100 Villani Drive, Suite 2000

Bridgeville, PA 15017

Easy access from 1-79

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OUR CONVENIENT WESTERN PA LOCATIONS

Murrysville

Center-based

6335 William Penn Highway

Murrysville, PA 15632

*Serving nearby communities in Westmoreland County such as Export, Monroeville, Delmont, Murrysville, and Greensburg. 

 

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OUR CONVENIENT WESTERN PA LOCATIONS

Wexford

Wexford Center/Home Blended

12045 Perry Highway

Wexford, Pa 15090

Wexford Center-Based

150 Lake Drive

Wexford, PA 15090

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CHOOSE EDUCATION PLUS• Discover how your child can build a strong educational foundation regardless of

learning differences.

• Release the frustration and struggles of the classroom.

• Unlock and Utilize your child’s unique learning style and strengths.

• Build self-esteem and and a positive outlook on learning.

• Inspire social, emotional, and academic progress that prepares your child for life.

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TAKE THE NEXT STEPS

1. Call or email Lauren Pierce, lead teacher.

Phone: 267-838-5988

Email: Laurenpierce@edpluscharter.org

2. Start the Pre-enrollment Process if you are considering Education Plus. This will not formally enroll your child yet, but will get get the process started.

www.edpluscharter.org

3. Enrollment will fill up quickly. Inquire soon!

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