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Explore thought-provoking blog posts, expert insights on education, and highlights from our community events. Whether you're looking for learning tips, school updates, or inspiring stories, this is your hub for staying informed and engaged.
Interview with an Expert: Sari Goodman
Meet Sari, a seasoned school administrator turned parenting consultant, who launched The Parental Edge to support families in navigating the complexities of raising children today. From personalized consultations to collaboration with schools and caregivers, Sari provides actionable strategies to help parents feel confident and connected in their parenting journey.
Teacher Feature⼁Introducing Lyndsay K.
At Pacific Preparatory, we are so lucky to work with the most thoughtful and inspiring instructors, all who bring lessons to life with engaging connections to student interests and their community. This month, we are excited to celebrate Lyndsay!
Teacher Feature | Introducing Alan W-S.
At Pacific Preparatory, we are so lucky to work with the most thoughtful and inspiring instructors, all who bring lessons to life with engaging connections to student interests and their community. This month, we are excited to introduce Alan!
Teacher Feature | Introducing Brian J.
At Pacific Preparatory, we are so lucky to work with the most thoughtful and inspiring instructors, all who bring lessons to life with engaging connections to student interests and their community. This month, we are excited to introduce Brian!
Supporting Students with Chronic Health Conditions: How Pacific Preparatory Offers Flexible Solutions
Students with chronic health conditions face unique obstacles in typical classroom environments and while brick-and-mortar schools often try to accommodate these students, traditional schedules and routines can still be difficult to navigate. Pacific Preparatory holistically supports students with chronic health issues, as we are uniquely positioned to offer the flexibility and high level of support and accommodation.
New Teacher Feature | Introducing Kayla P.
At Pacific Preparatory, we are so lucky to work with the most thoughtful and inspiring instructors, all who bring lessons to life with engaging connections to student interests and their community. This month, we are excited to introduce Kayla!
Empowering Unique Learners: Exploring Diverse Pathways to PacPrep Graduation
At Pacific Preparatory, we celebrate and support students with learning differences by offering tailored educational planning. Our individualized 1:1 approach ensures that each student has access to customized learning plans, flexible pacing, and multiple pathways to graduation, empowering them to reach their full potential.
New Teacher Feature of the Month⼁Introducing Laura W.
At Pacific Preparatory, we are so lucky to work with the most thoughtful and inspiring instructors, all who bring lessons to life with engaging connections to student interests and their community. This month, we are excited to celebrate Laura, who specializes in teaching literacy using the Orton-Gillingham approach, ensuring that every student, regardless of their level or ability, receives personalized instruction tailored to their unique needs.
Unlocking Leadership Potential: How the 1:1 Teaching Model Empowers Self-Advocacy
The 1:1 model stands out as a powerful tool for nurturing leadership skills and fostering self-advocacy in our learners.
Reinventing Homeschooling: PacPrep's Role in Empowering Families
Discover how PacPrep offers personalized homeschooling support, helping families navigate the growing trend of customized education. From curriculum guidance to community engagement suggestions, we empower parents to create a tailored learning experience for their children.
New Teacher Feature⼁Introducing Teresa L.
At Pacific Preparatory, we are so lucky to work with the most thoughtful and inspiring instructors, all who bring lessons to life with engaging connections to student interests and their community. This month, we are excited to celebrate Teresa!
Rigor at Pacific Preparatory: A Deep Dive into Our Approach
Rejecting the "pay-to-play" model, our school prioritizes teaching practices over marketing strategies. The virtual learning format enhances focused time on tasks, equipping students with tools for success through real-time observation and tailored instruction. Pacific Preparatory's challenging yet balanced curriculum, multidimensional instructional approach, and adherence to the science of reading and math set it apart as an academically rigorous institution dedicated to preparing students for a lifetime of critical thinking and success.
Executive Functioning Coaches Can Help Students Navigate the Transition to College
While many teachers and parents know that middle and high school students benefit from executive functioning support, we have also found that college freshmen benefit from it as well. Newly tasked with navigating an academic environment without the majority of their previous tools, college freshmen thrive when paired with a coach and an advocate who can, among other things, help them set and track goals, manage their time, and cultivate resilience.
Celebrating our Students with a Fall Showcase
At the end of the fall semester, our community came together to celebrate all our students’ hard work in our first ever Fall Showcase. We created a virtual bulletin board highlighting particular projects and allowing other students, families, teachers and administrators to leave comments. Students were thrilled to see what their peers have been up to!
New Teacher Feature of the Month⼁Introducing Laura W.
At Pacific Preparatory, we are so lucky to work with the most thoughtful and inspiring instructors, all who bring lessons to life with engaging connections to student interests and their community. This month, we are excited to celebrate Laura, who specializes in fostering a deep understanding of mathematical concepts among her students.
Teacher of the Month⼁Introducing Joyce Y.
At Pacific Preparatory, we are so lucky to work with the most thoughtful and inspiring instructors, all who bring lessons to life with engaging connections to student interests and their community. This month, we are excited to celebrate Joyce, whose specialization lies in supporting students to acquire cognitive and interpersonal skills, enabling them to strengthen foundations, grow as learners, and develop as responsible members of society in an increasingly complex world.
We’re in our Homeschool Era
With a 1:1 homeschool experience, our students don’t have to make a choice between their passion and their education. In fact, the two often go hand in hand as students learn to think for themselves while they cultivate their own inherent academic curiosity.
Progress Reports & Conferences at PacPrep
Keeping families informed is at the forefront of what we do. Sharing a student’s progress report is just one of our touchpoints, with our conferences being another opportunity to connect.
Challenging the Status Quo: The Impactful Journey of 'Forget What You Learned' in its Debut Season
Explore the resonant themes and insightful discussions from season 1 of 'Forget What You Learned' that have sparked a discussion about educational reform and inspired listeners seeking meaningful change.
Teacher of the Month⼁Introducing Chris C.
At Pacific Preparatory, we are so lucky to work with the most thoughtful and inspiring instructors, all who bring lessons to life with engaging connections to student interests and their community. This month, we are excited to celebrate Chris, whose favorite element of teaching is empowering students to harness their social studies knowledge to actively and effectively navigate the societies they inhabit today.