Vision Academy Charter School of Innovation

About Us

A proposed public charter school created to expand high-quality educational opportunities for students and families in the Upper Darby community.

Our Beginning

It Began with a Vision

A group of local residents, business leaders, parents, and experienced educators came together with a shared purpose: to expand high-quality educational opportunities for children in the Upper Darby community.

Their conversations continually returned to one belief—education has the power to transform the lives of students, strengthen families, and improve communities. From that belief came the vision for a safe, innovative, and academically rigorous public school where every child receives the knowledge, time, technology, and support needed to succeed.

Our Core Beliefs

What We Believe Children Need to Succeed

We believe every child deserves:

A rich, well-rounded, and rigorous education built upon the research-based Core Knowledge curriculum.

Clear and effective instruction that develops knowledge, critical thinking, and strong academic foundations.

A safe, structured, and supportive environment with clear expectations and personal responsibility.

Individualized academic support and additional learning time to achieve mastery.

Small classes and meaningful relationships with teachers who understand each student’s needs.

Access to current technology that builds independence, digital literacy, and ownership of learning.

A fully integrated STEM program that engages students of all interests and ability levels.

Project-based learning that connects classroom knowledge to real-world challenges.

World-language instruction beginning in kindergarten to develop communication skills, cultural awareness, and global citizenship.

Opportunities in academics, the arts, clubs, enrichment programs, and academic competitions.

Strong partnerships among families, educators, and the community.

Looking Ahead

Giving Families a New Vision for the Future

Vision Academy Charter School of Innovation is a proposed public charter school in the Upper Darby School District, projected to open in September 2027. The school plans to begin by serving students in kindergarten through fourth grade and add one grade each year until it becomes a full K–8 public charter school.

The school will build upon the experience and successful practices of Vision Academy Charter School while adapting its proven educational model to meet the needs of Upper Darby students and families.

2027 Projected Opening

K–4 Planned Opening Grades

K–8 Planned Full Grade Range

Our Educational Program

Designed to Prepare Students for Success

At Vision Academy Charter School of Innovation, students will experience an educational program designed to:

Address individual academic needs.

Develop responsibility, confidence, leadership, and self-reliance.

Provide multiple ways to demonstrate knowledge beyond traditional testing.

Prepare students for success in high school, college, careers, and an interconnected world.

Give every child access to the knowledge, opportunities, and tools needed to build a successful future.

Innovate. Educate. Empower.

Vision Academy Charter School of Innovation is being built around a belief in knowledge, opportunity, responsibility, innovation, and the potential of every child.

Mission & Vision