New Division Serves as Comprehensive Resource for Schools

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Johnstown, PA (Nov. 16, 2015) The Learning Lamp announces Ignite Education Solutions, a new division of the more than decade-old nonprofit organization that served 19,748 children from 88 school districts and 46 non-public and private schools and other organizations in 18 Pennsylvania counties and two counties in Maryland in 2014.

“Ignite was formed in order to provide schools with the additional support they need to help students reach their full potential,” said Emily Theys, director of educational programs at Ignite Education Solutions.

Ignite is backed by the experience and problem solving skills of The Learning Lamp’s executive team. It offers affordable and comprehensive services for school districts including temporary staffing, specialized classrooms, online learning, professional development, communications and grant writing support.

“The Ignite staff listens to our needs, finds the right people and follows up on every detail quickly and professionally,” said Arnold Nadonley, Superintendent, Richland School District.

Ignite Education Solutions provides:

• Temporary Staffing Services – More than 25 Pennsylvania school districts rely on Ignite Education Solutions to find the right person to fill contract, temporary or paraprofessional positions in several areas including, but not limited to, Title I teachers, special education teachers, online learning teachers, English as a second language teachers, homebound instructors, school psychologists, occupational therapists and administrative positions.
• Substitute Teacher Program – Ignite Education Solutions provides 12 Pennsylvania districts with high-quality subs throughout the school year. We use a 24/7 automated system that places subs, generates a larger pool of substitutes and enables districts to select proven, high-quality subs for preferred scheduling. Training is included to increase the skill sets of the substitute teachers provided by Ignite.
• Specialized Classrooms – At-risk students get the attention and support they need to resolve issues and return to the regular education setting. Ignite provides alternative education classrooms, behavior support for elementary students, in-school suspension classrooms, transition classrooms and emotional support classrooms.
• Online Learning – Affordable online education options that can be tailed to meet the specific needs of any school district. Laurel Highlands Cyber Academy allows students to complete coursework in the privacy and comfort of their homes while still participating in district-sponsored activities. Ignite offers open enrollment credit recovery options during the school year, online summer credit recovery and a full range of K-12 core and elective course including Advanced Placement options.
• Professional Development – Ignite offers professional development workshops that ensure school employees get the information they need on a variety of safety, education and support topics. Training options include First Aid, FERPA, Suicide Prevention, Mandated Reporter Training, team building, gifted instruction, and much more.
• Other Services – Ignite offers a broad range of services that can be carried out quickly and effectively including mobile fingerprinting services, homebound instruction, SAT prep, grant writing and communications support and The Learning Lamp To Go.

Whether a school district needs substitute teachers, affordable specialized classrooms to meet the needs of at-risk students, or proven online instructional resources, the Ignite team stands ready to help. For more information on Ignite Education Solutions, visit igniteedu.org or call 814.262.0732.

Ignite Education Solutions is a division of The Learning Lamp. The Learning Lamp is a nonprofit organization with a mission to engage all children in the support they need to succeed. We deliver high quality programs that are affordable and accessible to families of all income levels. The Learning Lamp served 19,748 children from 88 school districts and 46 non-public and private schools and other organizations in 18 Pennsylvania counties and two counties in Maryland in 2014.

Our programs include: one-to-one tutoring; before/after school programs; portable classrooms aimed at building math and science skills; alternative education programs for at-risk students; evidence-based prevention programs; online learning and credit recovery; SAT preparation; educationally-focused child care; literacy-based preschool programs; and grant writing and project consulting for schools.