PLA University Announces Its 2021 Training Start Dates, Expanding Free Job Training in Health and Information Technology

Apply today! The new cohort, begins August 23rd. PLA families can train to become: IT Support Professionals, Forklift Operators, Certified Nursing Assistants, Veterinary Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, Medical Billers and Coders, or Medical Assistants.

Girls Rock! JRP Hosts Indy Event Promoting Love, Positivity & Girl Power

The Girls Who Brunch Tour began in 2015 and is a nonprofit organization that helps to inspire and empower girls between the ages of 9 and 17 who are often exposed to bullying, human trafficking, as well as have self-esteem issues and underestimate their self-worth. Click the headline for the full article.

RSVP Today for PLA's Arts & Cultural Center Ribbon Cutting on September 30th!

We're excited to open the doors to the first and only cultural center on Indy's Far Eastside! At this center, our scholars will give a true art infusion to the community as producers, editors and owners of their own artistic work 🎬 Join us at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy for our ribbon cutting celebration @ 5pm. Learn more at PhalenAcademies.org or RSVP today at http://bit.ly/PLARSVP

Congratulations to Our Teachers of the Year!

It takes a big heart to shape great minds 💕Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year winners: 7th grade ELA teacher Jacqueline Thompson and 11th grade ELA & student media teacher Candace Livingston! Thank you both for supporting our scholars & families in reaching their academic & personal goals 🌟#OurTeachersRock #OurScholarsSoar

Understanding ESSER : A New Infusion of Funds Helping Schools in COVID Recovery

Federal COVID relief dollars are helping PLA campuses address post COVID challenges. We want to hear your voice around what you think your scholar may need. Click here to take our stakeholder survey.

It’s the countdown to our 8th grade graduation ceremony!

It’s the countdown to our 8th grade graduation ceremony! Don’t miss it! join us in Zoom!

There's Still Time to Re-Enroll for the 2021-22 School Year!

The countdown has begun! There is still time to re-enroll your scholar! 🎉 Act now to reserve your scholars' seat for the next school year! 🤩 Space is limited.

It's Time to Re-Enroll at JRPLA!

It's time to re-enroll for the 2021-22 school year 🎉 This year, our re-enrollment window will be open until May 31st and can be completed 100% online! Reserve your scholar's seat 🎓Click the headline to learn more.

Registration is Now Open for Our FREE Summer Learning Program

At JRP, summer means so much MORE!🌤 More laughs, more fun, more time to learn & explore. Visit www.summeradvantage.org/info and get registered to join our free in-person summer learning program at your local campus! #OurTeachersRock #OurScholarsSoar #CommunityStrong

The ILEARN Testing Window Opens April 19th

ILEARN testing starts April 19th with our 7th grade scholars. 8th grade scholars will test the week of April 26th. Click the headline for testing details.

Watch Our Scholar Scientists in Action

Our chemistry scholars have been putting the scientific method to the test 🧪 Way to keep your ION the prize, scholars! Keep soaring! #OurTeachersRock #OurScholarsSoar

Registration is Now Open for Our Summer Learning Program!

JRPLA is partnering with Summer Advantage USA to offer a FREE 5-week summer learning program to our scholars.

FCC's Emergency Broadband Benefit Program to Offer Internet & Technology Discounts to Qualifying Families

Hybrid Learning Resumes March 2nd! Click to See Our Updated Learning Schedule.

Click the headline for complete list of all in-person & E-Learning days at JRPLA.

Phalen Now Hiring Educators Across the Country

“At PLA, we are committed to building a vibrant culture and community to help our scholars succeed,” said PLA’s National Director of Recruitment, Amber Deckard. “We are online and ready to hire the best of the best educators and industry leaders. We are excited about hiring for next school year and we are excited to welcome those who’ll join us.”

Bring on the Spring!

Spring break kicks off Monday, March 29th. Regularly scheduled classes will resume on Monday, April 5th.

Phalen Leadership Academies Wins $2.7 Million Grant from CSP Quality Counts

Phalen Leadership Academies has been awarded a $2.7 million Charter School Program Quality Counts Grant to support academic achievement, college and career readiness programming, and strengthen the overall quality of life for PLA scholars in Indiana.

PLA Families Can Now Apply For Free Job Training: Program Starts March 22nd

PLA University, will launch on Monday, March 22nd with Health & Life Sciences Training. PLA University is a free workforce development program exclusively for PLA families.

PLA Indy School to Get Media Center Makeover from College Football Playoff Foundation

In January 2022, the College Football Playoffs will take place in Indianapolis, but before it does the College Football Playoff Foundation will kick off the season by gifting PLA Indy school, James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy, with a media center makeover.

January Falcons of the Month!

Together, we can do virtually anything! Keep soaring, scholars! Click the headline to celebrate these scholars!