Who is PA Distance?

The Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School (PDLCS), with headquarters in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, is a

- tuition-free
- public
- online
- charter school

It is a statewide distance learning, nonsectarian school for grades K-12. PA Distance exists through the legal authority of Pennsylvania charter school laws, and answers directly to the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

The face of education is changing, and the PA Distance Learning Charter School helps students connect to academic success in a vibrant online environment.

Students join our statewide virtual learning community with their provided computer system.

High quality curriculum, online real-time classes, regular communication with highly qualified teachers, and the opportunity to interact with peers become available by logging into the school web site. Students learn in a safe, familiar, and comfortable environment where the tools of knowledge are at their fingertips!

Our unique cyber charter school provides each student with unparalleled access to virtually a world of learning. How?

- All in the comfort and safety of home
- Under the personal guidance of highly skilled and certified teachers
- Teachers who take a personal interest in each and every student 

Our Mission

Our mission is:
- to offer a valuable education alternative;
- to practice and promote academic integrity; to present quality curriculum, technology, support; and
- to foster academic excellence in our students.