Who We Are: Provident Living Academy (PLA) is a Local and Distance Learning Program based in Upstate New York. We combine the mentorship, interaction and accountability aspects of a private school with the freedom and flexibility of parent guided curriculum. Parents who enroll their students in PLA have the right to establish the curriculum and projects their children will pursue with assistance and recommendations from a mentor. No one understands a child’s educational needs better than parents. Family based learning ensures that children will be taught according to their own unique style, interests, rate of absorption and maturity level. Mentors help parents and students to set, implement, evaluate and achieve their educational goals. Regular evaluation, reporting and assessments help families to review their progress. Parents and students will receive feedback on their individual programs and needs.