As the first school boards association in the nation, PSBA has provided services, advocacy and counsel to inform and engage the commonwealth's elected school board directors and school leaders for more than 125 years. PSBA represents more than 6,000 school board directors, superintendents, career and technical center administrators, and other school district personnel, with voluntary membership encompassing nearly 100% of school entities statewide. Leading the charge with the unified voice of members, advocates and partners, PSBA is dedicated to promoting exceptional public education for Pennsylvania's students. The mission of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association it to provide school board directors with services, support and counsel as they navigate relationships, lead their districts, and promote public education across Pennsylvania. We value: Honesty & Integrity Member Focus Working Together Innovation

Founded in 1912, Park School is a non-sectarian, independent, coeducational day school with more than 800 students in pre-kindergarten through grade twelve. Daniel J. Paradis is the tenth Head of School. The school’s core values, rooted in the progressive educational philosophy of John Dewey, sustain an unshakable belief in children’s capacity to enjoy learning, to act rationally, and to grow when inspired by highly qualified, caring teachers. A fundamental commitment to inclusiveness and equity guides all programs and activities.

Located in Baltimore, Maryland, The Bryn Mawr School is a private all-girls kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school with a coed preschool for ages 2 months through 5 years. Bryn Mawr provides students with exceptional educational opportunities on a beautiful 26-acre campus within the city limits. Inquisitive girls, excellent teaching, strong student-teacher relationships and a clear mission sustain our vibrant school community where girls always come first.

Boys’ Latin is Maryland’s oldest independent, non-sectarian college-preparatory school for boys. Since 1844, Lakers have embodied the Latin motto, Esse Quam Videri (to be, rather than to seem). For students, faculty and staff, that means pushing beyond what seems sufficient to others and seeking true excellence in ways measured by deeper insights, extra steps, harder decisions, and ultimately, greater impact. By understanding how boys learn best, Boys’ Latin’s talented faculty fosters enduring personal relationships and empowers each student to strive for success in their academic and personal pursuits.

Roland Park Country School is an independent school for girls in Grades K-12, with a preschool for girls and boys. Located in the historic Roland Park neighborhood of Baltimore, RPCS is a place of profound learning with a rich history of dedication to the intellectual and moral development of its students. The hallmarks of RPCS include a rigorous and relevant academic program; an inclusive, dynamic, engaging and joyful culture; and a community that values tradition and embraces innovation.

The Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is an independent educational institution offering academic and research programs in mathematics, science, and technology designed to meet the needs of the region's youth, workforce, and businesses, and to expand, attract, and create economic opportunities in the region.

Calvert helps schools achieve student success with virtual and blended learning. We provide curriculum, tools and services for schools around the world, with flexible solutions that meet their unique needs. As a mission-based organization, we have specialized in unconventional learning settings and experiences for 112 years. We believe that all students deserve a quality education, no matter where or when learning happens. Calvert has been used by 600,000 students in 90 countries. Our research-based curriculum is known for its academic rigor and engaging approach to project-based learning, designed to build skills that last a lifetime. We carefully curate best of breed educational content and bring it to life in a cohesive learning framework, with a clear pedagogy and intuitive online tools. As passionate educators, we wake up every day thinking about student success, which we help school partners achieve every step of the way with dedicated support. HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? •Keep students in your district, with a true partner that doesn’t compete with your school for enrollments. •Gain flexibility with your choice of: •A full curriculum OR individual courses •Your school’s Learning Management System OR Calvert’s intuitive LMS. •A digital only experience, or printed materials and texts that complement digital. •Instructional or other services based on your specific needs. •Build creative-thinking and independent thinking skills with project-based, active learning woven into the curriculum. LET’S TALK. Email [email protected]

Founded in 1873, Notre Dame Preparatory School is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls, owned and operated by the School Sisters of Notre Dame. LOCATION Towson, Maryland, on Hampton Lane between Providence and Dulaney Valley Roads; NDP moved from North Charles Street to its 60-acre Towson campus in 1960. MISSION Academic excellence, spiritual growth, the practice of social justice ENROLLMENT Approximately 800 girls in grades 6 through 12 072.tif STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO 9-to-1 LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE Sister Patricia McCarron, SSND, headmistress; Laurie Jones, principal. NDP is governed by a 25-member board of trustees. FACULTY 89 FTE, nearly all hold or are studying toward a higher degree CURRICULUM College preparatory, including more than 150 courses (20 Advanced Placement); STEAM (STEM + Art); Bette Ellis O'Conor Humanities Program; Religion required for all grades; Unique offerings: Chinese, Japanese, swimming, community service Chapel.jpg COLLEGE PLACEMENT 100% of students continue their education after high school. STUDENT ACTIVITIES Social Service, Student Council, Athletic Association, Christian Community Awareness Program, retreats, clubs, intramurals, Gym Meet ATHLETIC PROGRAM Approximately half of all NDP students participate in interscholastic sports; 34 teams compete in 14 different interscholastic sports; recent championships in badminton, basketball, cross country, lacrosse and volleyball; 11 members of the Class of 2014 signed letters of intent with Division I schools.

The Odyssey School provides an excellent education to children five years old through middle school who have been diagnosed with dyslexia and other language learning differences. Odyssey offers an educational program using proven teaching methods, small group instruction, and daily tutoring for individual skill building. Our program is designed to help children reach their full potential by challenging them intellectually while building the self-advocacy skills needed to meet the academic challenges of both high school and post-secondary education. Our Four Pillars of Kindness, Honesty, Respect and Hard Work are the foundation on which The Odyssey School is built.

Harrisburg Academy is an independent, coed, diverse school community that challenges and inspires students from preschool through 12th grade. An IB World School, we are the only school in the greater Harrisburg, PA, area to offer an established International Baccalaureate Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Program. We help our students to learn, explore, and discover who they are and how they can become active and contributing members of a global society. From these core values – individual worth and civic responsibility – stems our mission. We are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and PA Association of Independent Schools, and we belong to the National Association of Independent Schools.

Central Penn College opens opportunities to students from a variety of academic backgrounds by providing the education needed for employment and advancement in their fields. Central Penn College is a small private college in central Pennsylvania offering nine bachelor of science degree programs, seven associate in science degree programs, three associate in applied science degree programs, a master of professional studies degree program and more than a dozen post secondary certificate programs. Since 1881, Central Penn has been a leader in delivering career-focused education to students in Pennsylvania and beyond. With an average student to teacher ratio of 15 to 1, students never feel like “just a number” at our institution. Central Penn’s career-relevant programs are taught by supportive faculty with real-world experience. Accelerated 11-week terms and a year-round schedule enable students to complete a bachelor’s degree in three years, if they go full-time during each term. Students enjoy small class sizes, hands-on learning and a variety of convenient course formats, including day, evening, in-person, online and hybrid classes. Central Penn College is a career-oriented, baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate, residential college in the suburbs of Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Central Penn's standards for excellence are high and our graduates are in demand. Since 1881, we have remained dedicated to providing a hands-on education in a real-world setting taught by experienced, caring faculty. With a number of associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Central Penn College students enjoy the variety and flexibility of our academic programs whether they want to hone their skills or earn a degree.

Yellow Breeches Educational Center (YBEC) is committed to providing a quality, comprehensive, life-enhancing educational experience that is an alternative to traditional settings where our students have not been able to reach their full potential. Through utilizing our unique therapeutic components and with the dedication of our committed staff, we challenge our students to become positive members of their school, home, and community.