1. Education Plus Western Pennsylvania
Giving Students With Learning differences the Freedom to Find their best Way to Learn.
Joy Bufalini,
Communications Liaison
The Total Learning Center

2. 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.

3. Meet The Total Learning Center
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
Partnering with Education Plus Academy Cyber Charter School in Western Pennsylvania.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Education Plus in Murrysville

8. 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.

9. 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..

10. Two Cyber Options 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.
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.

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. our Convenient Western PA Locations
Bridgeville
Center-based
100 Villani Drive, Suite 2000
Bridgeville, PA 15017
Easy access from 1-79

15. 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. 

16. 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

17. 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.

18. Take the Next StePs
1. Call or Lauren Pierce, lead teacher. Phone: 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 Enrollment will fill up quickly. Inquire soon!