Project CenterStudent Engagement
PA Scholastic Esports League
A statewide scholastic esports program connecting competitive gaming with STEM, computer science, teamwork, communication, and career exploration.
Program purpose
Why it matters
PSEL uses a strong student interest as an inclusive doorway into belonging, technical skill, and future pathways. It helps schools treat esports as a structured learning and career-connected experience.
In action
How the investment comes to life
Schools form teams, compete through regional hubs, engage in educator learning, and connect gameplay with STEM challenges, leadership roles, and career exploration.
2025–2026 Reach
Impact at a glance
A quick look at the people and partners reached across Pennsylvania.
Looking ahead
Our Goals for Impact
Clear, measurable goals show how this program is working to turn public investment into meaningful outcomes for Pennsylvania’s students, educators, and communities.
Student Access
Engage at least 990 students through statewide scholastic esports experiences.
- Baseline
- Baseline to be established through ORBIT data collection.
- Target
- At least 990 students
- Timeline
- June 30, 2027
- Measure
- Team registration and ORBIT participation records
Program Reach
Expand to at least 247 participating teams and 10 regional hubs.
- Baseline
- Baseline to be established through ORBIT data collection.
- Target
- At least 247 teams and 10 hubs
- Timeline
- June 30, 2027
- Measure
- League registration and regional hub records
Pathway Evidence
Have every participating hub report student, school, and career or pathway participation so esports is measured as a STEM, CS, and workforce-connected experience.
- Baseline
- Baseline to be established through ORBIT data collection.
- Target
- Reporting from all participating hubs
- Timeline
- June 30, 2027
- Measure
- ORBIT hub and pathway records