The Owego Apalachin Central School District was recently recognized by Solution Tree as a 'Model PLC District'. The district’s successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work® process was a major contributing factor in the improved achievement of its students. OACSD is one of just 22 school districts in the United States to receive this recognition.

When Owego Free Academy classes moved to remote instruction last Spring, OFA teacher, Sean Swider collaborated with the University of Michigan to utilize their role playing simulation tool ViewPoint to keep students engaged.  Mr. Swider used ViewPoint, developed by the Center for Academic Innovation in collaboration with Liz Gerber, the Jack L. Walker, Jr. Professor of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. The tool allows users to build customized simulations with participants playing roles to learn problem-solving, collaboration, empathy, and communication skills.