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Founded in 2003, Commonwealth Charter Academy is a fully accredited public cyber charter school that serves families and children in grades K-12 across Pennsylvania. CCA is a family service organization with deep expertise in education and strives to deliver a personalized experience that engages the entire family, preparing learners to succeed in school and life.
CCA serves more than 18,000 students across Pennsylvania.
CCA serves families with children from kindergarten through 12th grade. CCA is a public school. Enrollment is open year-round to all Pennsylvania residents.
As a public school, there is no additional cost to families to attend CCA.
Yes. Pennsylvania public cyber charter schools are authorized and overseen directly by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. A CCA diploma is a public school diploma, just like a traditional public school.
Yes. CCA is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA). The curriculum CCA uses is AdvancED accredited.
If a learner wishes to participate in extracurricular activities offered by their district of residence, the charter school law requires that the district provide the student with an opportunity to participate.
For learners with an individualized education plan (IEP), CCA provides a breadth of virtual education programs including curriculum, accommodation and modification. Teachers and staff work with other special education experts to guide instruction.
CCA has Family Service Centers across the state where learners and their families can get one-on-one help, meet with counselors and more. Open House Information Sessions for prospective learners and their parents are also held at these locations. The Family Service Centers are located in the following areas: Allentown, Harrisburg, Johnstown, Norristown, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Scranton, and Williamsport.
Thomas D. Longenecker is CCA’s president and CEO. His background comprises 22 years of school operations leadership, with previous experience working at Carlisle Area, Conrad Weiser Area and Susquenita school districts. He also served as an adjunct professor at Shippensburg and Wilkes universities.
To read more about Mr. Longenecker, click here.
To request a transcript from CCA, click here.
