Len Lipkin

Voluntary Transfer Program for 2012-2013

Yes, it's once again time again for the Voluntary Transfer Program (VTP)! For Philadelphia residents, VTP allows families to apply for seats in public schools outside of their designated catchment.

Len Lipkin

A Primer on Transfers in the School District of Philadelphia

If you wish to send your child to a public school that is not your designated catchment school, you must fill out a VTP application. This post has tips on how to navigate this process, formerly known as the EH-36.

Marta Rowh

When to Start the School Search

We all know kids start kindergarten at age 5. So choosing a school should happen the year before kindergarten...right? Unfortunately the 'when to start' question is complicated and depends a lot on your risk tolerance.