Self-Directed
CEC has no set curriculum; we start with the teen.
Through conversations, exploration and advising, our mentors meet one-on-one with each member, integrating their goals, interests, and passions into a personalized plan for their middle and high school years.
As the member grows in learning and vision, their curriculum plan will grow with them, building a whole individual, with unique knowledge, experiences, leadership and direction.
Mentor Supported
Each member works individually with a mentor who will help them articulate their likes, dislikes, learning preferences and areas of learning.
Any curiosity can be nurtured and the mentor will be there to help the member put together academics and real-world experiences that reflect their goals.
Mentors will also help members tailor their plan to prepare for their future. College? Trade or professional school? Internship or apprenticeship? Starting an entrepreneurial endeavor? Working in the gap while they decide? Mentors provide each member with the perspective to be prepared for any future path they can imagine.
Family and Community Centered
Family support is crucial as students make their way through the teen years.
We schedule three routine family meetings throughout the year to provide continuity between home and school. Mentors are available with just a phone call or email to address questions and needs that arise.
Moreover, our learning community thrives on volunteer facilitators, who share their skills, expertise and interests. We welcome member family participation in learning and our staff are always making connections with people and organizations in the wider community as we help students follow their interests.
PA Homeschool Laws, Transcripts, Paperwork…
We’ve Got You Covered
Members of Current Education Center are registered as homeschoolers in the state of Pennsylvania. If members are not already registered, CEC will help them complete the required paperwork.
PA Homeschool law allows for an essentially infinite array of paths for teens to complete a secondary education that is flexible, meaningful, and prepares them for life after high school. Our mentors have experience with both the requirements of the PA homeschool law and the application process for many kinds of post high school endeavors, and we will help parents and students alike navigate them.
Whatever your student’s plans, we will help document their education so that they leave with the necessary credentials. Most colleges, including competitive schools, are accustomed to seeing students with an alternative education, and many seek out these students for their unique experiences. We will help your teen with a transcript, provide detailed descriptions of courses, a resume, letters of recommendation, and anything else required.
Because we encourage students to pursue real world experience as part of their education, students who wish to dive into a trade or other vocation after high school will leave with a well-developed resume that will demonstrate their readiness for the next level.