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Pennridge outlines growth, student supports and cost savings in online (cyber) program
Summary
District staff presented enrollment, student supports, course alignment and per‑student cost comparisons for Pennridge School District's cyber/online program, highlighting high course completion rates and potential savings versus cyber charter tuition.
Pennridge School District officials presented an update on the district's cyber (online) program, saying the program has grown since the COVID era and offers K–12 courses taught by Pennridge teachers and by a third‑party provider, Edgenuity/Imagine Learning.
The presenters said the program mixes district‑developed courses and third‑party, video‑based instruction while allowing students to remain part of their home school for extracurriculars and in‑person classes. "Our program is unique in the sense that we really have the best of both worlds," said Kara Gresh, house principal for the class of 2028.
The presentation explained daily operations, student supports and outcomes. Karen (cyber liaison and coordinator) said she onboards students and families, maintains an academic coach relationship with the vendor, and checks attendance and accommodations. She highlighted course features such as on‑demand tutors, live chat with teachers and closed‑captioned videos. "None of our students had an incomplete," Karen said of the fall billing period, and she reported a 97…
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