Instructor profiles
Individual instructor profiles are not yet published on this website. Before enrolling, request the names, roles and relevant experience of the people who will teach the selected subjects or review your child’s work.
The photograph on this page illustrates lesson preparation. It does not identify a member of the PLA team. No credentials or biographies are attributed to the person pictured.
Teacher review in PLA Independent
The weekly review allowance is up to two selected submissions for Kindergarten, three for Elementary, three for Middle School and four for High School, across the whole subject plan. One revision of each selected submission is included.
Teacher feedback is provided within two business days during the agreed study calendar, with a weekly written progress summary for the family. The plan covers 36 study weeks. Daily live classes and one-to-one tutoring are not included.
Useful feedback identifies what a student understands, points to a specific part needing attention and gives a manageable next step. For example, a reviewer might ask for evidence supporting an answer or the reasoning behind a mathematics solution. These are examples of feedback, not records of a particular learner.
Questions to ask before enrolling
Confirm who reviews the selected subjects, how work and feedback are exchanged, how a child asks for clarification and which assignments count toward the weekly allowance. The written program information should make these practical arrangements clear.
The adult’s role at home
Self-paced learning still needs a routine. Younger children need an adult to guide activities and organize materials; older students benefit from regular check-ins. Plan that support alongside teacher feedback, the child’s stage and your family’s available time.