A Full-Time Program for Teens
Combining Homeschooling and School
Princeton Learning Cooperative combines the most valuable parts of school—peers, classes, and mentors—with personalized attention and the freedom to choose what and how you learn.
Now taking applications!
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A lot happens during a day at PLC
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Mentoring, community, classes...
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A better future is waiting
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Hear how our teen members create paths that work for...
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Part of a larger movement
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Share your time and talents with a teen
Upcoming Opportunities
If you are interested to explore possibilities at PLC, be in touch with Joel at 609-851-2522 or info@princetonlearningcooperative.org for more information and a tour of our space.
Open House at Princeton Learning Cooperative
Does your teen find traditional school limiting? Looking for flexibility, a smaller community, and a new approach? PLC can Help!
When: Monday, January 20, 2-3pm EDT
Where: 16 All Saints Rd. Princeton, NJ 08540
Register at Eventbrite
Drop in, take a look around our space and chat with a staff member.
Princeton Learning Cooperative is an educational community dedicated to empowering students to take charge of their learning. Through self-direction, mentorship, and connection with peers, we offer a supportive environment where individuals can explore their interests, pursue their passions, and cultivate essential skills for lifelong success.
PLC provides a flexible alternative to traditional schooling. Find out how we can help your teen create the education they want now while building a path towards college, career, entrepreneurship, vocation, travel, and more.
For a private appointment, call us anytime at 609-851-2522
Dr. Naomi Fisher offers an essential guide for all teenagers experiencing stress and burnout (and their parents!)
When: Sunday, January 26, 2-3:15pm EST
Register at Eventbrite.
Many people think burnout only happens to adults, but it's something lots of teenagers experience too. If your teenage child is experiencing any of these, it may be a sign of burnout:
- Lacking in energy and feeling that their life has lost its sparkle
- Feeling like they can't ever quite relax
- Unable to sleep despite being exhausted all the time
- Finding that they don't really enjoy anything anymore, even things they used to love
- Feeling that everyone is irritating and no one understands
- Finding going to school really hard or not possible at all anymore
Dr. Naomi Fisher, clinical psychologist and author, will join us to discuss what burnout is, how teens get there, what they can do to get back to a life they enjoy, and helpful tips for parents of young people experiencing burnout. Q&A will follow.
This is an online event via Zoom. Please register at Eventbrite. Pay what you want donations help us defray the cost of the event.
Hosted by Liberated Learners.
Learn how young people can forge their own educational path.
When: Wednesday, Feb 12, 7-8:00pm eastern.
Online: Register at Eventbrite.
Hear directly from teens and young adults who left conventional schooling behind. They'll share why school didn't work and how they're creating meaningful lives for themselves. When teenagers have the support of caring, knowledgeable mentors and the flexibility to manage their own education, many new paths to success open up to them.
The panel includes current members and alumni of Princeton, Bucks, and Raritan Learning Cooperatives who will tell their stories, with a Q&A to follow.
This is an online event. Please register with Eventbrite to receive the sign on information, or be in touch with us to get the zoom link, info@raritanlearningcooperative.org
An overview of homeschooling in New Jersey and answers to your questions.
When: TBD
Where: TBD
Registration
Are you considering homeschooling your child in New Jersey? Has your child asked to be homeschooled, but you aren't sure where to start? A panel of experienced homeschooling parents will cover the basics of homeschooling in New Jersey, including: homeschooling law, the range of approaches to homeschooling, resources and communities that support homeschooling, and paths for students after homeschooling. The panel discussion will be followed by a q&a. Registration recommended.
Panelists include
- Heather Sia – homeschooling parent and staff member at Princeton Learning Cooperative,
- Joel Hammon – staff member at Princeton Learning Cooperative and former public school teacher.
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Many teens who feel out of place academically or socially worry that stepping away from school could limit their future.
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As we celebrate our 15th year, we've enjoyed reflecting on PLC's contribution to the educational journeys of our teens as they grow, thrive, and discover their potential.
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What happens when you combine Pajama Day, snow, and our annual White Elephant game?
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A huge thank you to Beth for sending us a brand new TV!
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At PLC we love creating an environment that encourages exploration but we know that people learn all the time, in all kinds of places.