HFI Specialized Learning
Holy Family Specialized Learning (HFSL) is a licensed, private academic school for students in grades 1-12. Enrollment is based on a referral from the student's home school district. HFSL serves families and school districts in Allegheny and surrounding counties.
HFSL students are supported through a 1:6 student to staff ratio. Classrooms are staffed with a Pennsylvania-certified teacher and a classroom associate. Course content features hands-on experiental learning aligned with state standards.
Referring a Student
To refer a student for enrollment during the 2023-2024 school year, school districts must complete the form linked HERE. The former referral form will be accepted until August 1, 2023.
2023-2024 School Year Calendar
The first day of school for students is Tuesday, September 5. The 2023-2024 school year calendar can be viewed HERE.
HFSL Leadership
Dr. Carrie Potter-Murray
Senior Director of Specialized Education Services, Holy Family Institute
pottermurray.carrie@hfi-pgh.org
Dale Sleva, Jr.
Principal of Holy Family Specialized Learning
sleva.dale@hfi-pgh.org
Holy Family Specialized Learning is licensed by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Private Academic Schools and approved to offer elementary and secondary programming in regular education and special education including Learning Disabled, Intellectually Disabled and Socially/Emotionally Disturbed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education.