Other Resources

There are hundreds of additional resources for those interested in education in the Pittsburgh region. Here are just a few: A+ Schools is a community advocate for improvement in public education. Its purpose is to be a community force in advancing the highest educational achievement and character development for every public school student. A+ Schools' website offers a number of resources, including local, state and federal organizations and information on school reform, parent resources and family support.

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh offers extensive listings of education providers. You can review this information by subject (art, business, etc.) or by grade level. The site also provides listings for life-long learning and distance learning.

For a listing of summer camps, check out Pittsburgh Parent magazine's annual Camp Guide. Pittsburgh Parent also maintains a list of support services for families, parents and children.

For information about private tutoring and supplemental instruction, go to VisitPittsburgh's Relocation Directory. Or, for a listing of after school and literacy programs, go to the United Way of Allegheny County.

For parents seeking enrichment classes for their children, Pittsburgh offers many! Whether you're interested in gym, art, music or dance—check out Pittsburgh Magazine's City Guide for more information.

External Resources

• A+ Schools

  A+ Schools is an independent community advocate for improvement in public education. Our purpose is to be a community force advancing the highest achievement and character development for every public school student.

• Education Providers at Carnegie Library

  Listing of education providers grouped by subject at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's website.

• Life-Long Learning at Carnegie Library

  Listing of language learning, university lecture courses, and other educational opportunities throughout the Pittsburgh region at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's website.

• Distance Learning at Carnegie Library

  Listing of academic credit and degree programs offered to students who cannot study at a traditional campus at the Carnegie Library website.

• Pittsburgh Parent Magazine's Camp Guide

  Annual summer activities and camp guides from Pittsburgh Parent magazine.

• Pittsburgh Parent Magazine's Support Services Listing

  List of support services for families, parents and children as a resource to enhance family life, from Pittsburgh Parent magazine.

• United Way of Allegheny County

  As the community’s fundraiser, United Way of Allegheny County streamlines the process of getting dollars to agencies that are impacting critical community needs. Each year, thousands of individuals in hundreds of workplace campaigns find help or give help through United Way. United Way ensures maximum community impact and optimal donor value through high standards of organizational excellence and efficiency, expertise in identifying and addressing community needs, and rigorous review and monitoring of non-profit partners.

• Pittsburgh Magazine's City Guide

  Listings for local arts + leisure, dining, outdoor recreation, shopping, sports, health + wellness and more.