Personalized Learning Has Successfully Pioneered Flexible
and Adaptable Education Delivery For More than 20 Years
Personalized Learning public charter schools continue to offer flex-based, individualized education choices that combine learning
delivery in-person, online, at home through independent study, through community-based classes, or concurrent enrollment in
college courses. The crux of Personalized Learning is student-centric, providing flexibility and options for every student in how, what,
when, where, and with whom they learn so that their education is tailored to their needs, interests, and goals. Personalized learning
students have multiple opportunities each week for collaboration and interaction with their peers and APLUS+ member schools offer
sports, music, drama, clubs, and other extracurricular activities.
All Personalized Learning Public
Charter Schools are Tuition-free
and Open to All Students
- Provide rigorous education programs that meet California state standards
- Prioritize strong collaborative relationships with parents and students
- Offer wraparound services including counseling and mental health supports
- Administer and report state testing, including the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) test
- Offer local, internal diagnostic assessments at least twice annually
- Abide by local, state, and federal health and safety protocols
- Employ credentialed teachers
- Serve special education and other special needs students
- Offer small class sizes that are generally limited to 20 students or fewer
- Partner with colleges and businesses to provide students access to post-secondary pathways
Many low-income, minority, and special needs students who struggle in a traditional classroom only setting have found great success in a Personalized Learning environment as they receive instruction that is tailored to their needs. Students who are credit deficient or are at risk of dropping out of school have gotten back on track and others thrive by having a choice in how and where they learn. The pandemic emphasized the need for flexible education and underscored the benefits of Personalized Learning education that is designed to meet students where they are.
Personalized Education is essential to closing the achievement and equity gap for tens of thousands of students each year in California
Students and parents are increasingly demanding a flexible, tailored education
As the pandemic turned the education world upside down, many students and parents had an important realization: a traditional, classroom-only setting did not meet their needs. They realized that a flexible approach to learning was better suited to meet their academic and emotional needs and life circumstances. As a result, parents and students have been increasingly seeking out Personalized Learning public charter schools as they provide choice and flexibility in curriculum and deliver education in many different settings.
California recognized the value of Personalized Learning
In 2004, the California Legislature passed a resolution officially recognizing the Personalized Learning Education Model. The resolution was introduced by Senators Ackerman, Denham, Florez, Knight, McPherson, Morrow, and Oller.