Pennsylvania Statutes Title 24 P.S. Education § 17-1747-A. Cyber charter school application

(1) The curriculum to be offered and how it meets the requirements of 22 Pa. Code Ch. 4 (relating to academic standards and assessment) or subsequent regulations promulgated to replace 22 Pa. Code Ch. 4.

(2) The number of courses required for elementary and secondary students.

(3) An explanation of the amount of on-line time required for elementary and secondary students.

(4) The manner in which teachers will deliver instruction, assess academic progress and communicate with students to provide assistance.

(5) A specific explanation of any cooperative learning opportunities, meetings with students, parents and guardians, field trips or study sessions.

(6) The technology, including types of hardware and software, equipment and other materials which will be provided by the cyber charter school to the student.

(7) A description of how the cyber charter school will define and monitor a student's school day, including the delineation of on-line and off-line time.

(8) A description of commercially prepared standardized achievement tests that will be used by the cyber charter school in addition to the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment test, including the grade levels that will be tested and how the data collected from the tests will be used to improve instruction.

(9) The technical support that will be available to students and parents or guardians.

(10) The privacy and security measures to ensure the confidentiality of data gathered online.

(11) The level of anticipated enrollment during each school year of the proposed charter, including expected increases due to the addition of grade levels.

(12) The methods to be used to insure the authenticity of student work and adequate proctoring of examinations.

(13) The provision of education and related services to students with disabilities, including evaluation and the development and revision of individualized education programs.

(14) Policies regarding truancy, absences and withdrawal of students, including the manner in which the cyber charter school will monitor attendance consistent with the provisions of section 1715-A(9). 2

(15) The types and frequency of communication between the cyber charter school and the student and the manner in which the cyber charter school will communicate with parents and guardians.

(16) The addresses of all facilities and offices of the cyber charter school, the ownership thereof and any lease arrangements.