Blog - The Pittsburgh New Church School for Children with Dyslexia

04 March

The Pittsburgh New Church School is hosting a Dyslexia Simulation & Open House

Wednesday, March 16 6:00—8:00 PM Join us for an open house to see what Pittsburgh New Church School is all about! Meet some of our wonderful teachers and find out what makes our school so special. Or call and register for our dyslexia simulation to experience what it is like to struggle with dyslexia. The International Dyslexia Association and PNCS are excited to sponsor this event for the community. This simulation is useful for family, educators, psychologists, and others who want to understand the struggles of students with learning challenges. Cost: Free Location: The Pittsburgh New Church School 299 …

19 August

PNCS Welcomes New Pastor

Jared is the pastor of the Pittsburgh New Church, and he also serves as chaplain and religion teacher at the Pittsburgh New Church School (PNCS). He graduated with an M. Div. from the Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Theological School in 2015. For six years he worked as an assistant pastor at the Olivet New Church in Toronto, Canada, and then in 2021 he was called to Pittsburgh. He and his wife, Justine, have three children, and they are delighted to be able to send their children to PNCS, where they will be educated not only intellectually, but …

30 June

Admissions Director to Join Board of Directors

Admissions Director, Dr. Joseph Nocera, has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Branch of the International Dyslexia Associations Board of Directors. Dr. Nocera will serve on the Board as Treasurer beginning in July. Nocera has over 23 years in K-12 and higher education and is entering his 3rd year at PNCS. When asked about joining the board of directors Nocera states “The PBIDA has always been a great supported of the Pittsburgh New Church School. I am proud and honored to have been selected to continue the amazing work the PBIDA does for children with dyslexia in Pennsylvania. You can visit …

16 September

The Pennsylvania Branch, International Dyslexia Association

https://pa.dyslexia.org Pittsburgh New Church School is a proud supporter of The Pennsylvania Branch, International Dyslexia Association. The Pennsylvania Branch, International Dyslexia Association (PBIDA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that champions individuals with dyslexia and all students learning to read. We support their families, community, educators, and related professionals. Throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware, we increase awareness about dyslexia, provide education and resources, and promote best practices for teaching reading based on scientific research.