Welcome to Provident Charter School!
- Designed for Children with Dyslexia
- Creating Independent Learners
The only school of its kind in southwestern Pennsylvania, Provident Charter School is a tuition-free, public school designed for educating students with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia. The overall structure of Provident Charter School is different than traditional schools as it offers an environment tailored to supporting students who are struggling to read:
- Explicit instruction designed for students with dyslexia
- Flexible, leveled grouping
- Reading intervention programs, such as Wilson Reading System®, offered daily
- Multisensory lessons designed to engage all types of learners
- 1-to-1 student devices that offer individualized assistive technology
- “Home” work is completed at school with the support of teachers for Grades 2, 3, and 4
Just as important as the school’s structure are the compassionate educators and administrators who work with the students on a daily basis. The employees at Provident Charter School have a thorough understanding of our students’ needs and are dedicated to making school a positive, uplifting experience.
Our Schools
Our Mission
Provident Charter School is designed for children with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences to access their potential by providing a high-quality, well-rounded education that is delivered through multisensory instructional methods and individual learning plans. Our students move into high school prepared to succeed and confident in their own abilities.
Fundamental Beliefs
We believe that children with dyslexia flourish in a learning community where:
- the child’s success is the driver of every decision
- the challenges and gifts of dyslexia are deeply understood
- the uniqueness of each child is honored — strengths are built upon; weaknesses are strengthened; and potential is unleashed.
- the child’s academic, personal, and social development share equal priority.
- the partnership among teachers, parents and administration is a daily commitment
PCS Blog
PCS West: In Our Own Words
Every year at Provident Charter School West (PCS West), we survey our students and families to learn more about their experiences at our tuition-free charter school.
PCS West: Learning That Works
At Provident Charter School West (PCS West), we inspire students with language-based learning differences through innovative, hands-on curriculum.
One visit to our 1st-5th grade classrooms and you’ll see that PCS West is not your typical elementary school.
5 Ways to Jump Start Summer Reading
At Provident Charter School West (PCS West), our tuition-free charter school builds strong reading and writing skills in students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences.
Our innovative curriculum includes low student-to-teacher ratios, small groups paced to individual learners, and a daily remediation block that gives students extra time to build reading skills.
Upcoming Events
New Staff In-Service Day (No Students)
August 13 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pmStaff In-Service Day (No Students)
August 14 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pmStaff In-Service Day (No Students)
August 15 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pmStaff In-Service Day (No Students)
August 16 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pmStaff In-Service Day (No Students)
August 19 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
