Curriculum Updates
December 2024
Keystones Technology Innovators Program Nominations
Do you have a teacher on your staff willing to take innovative risks, try new instructional strategies, and demonstrate leadership qualities?
They will benefit from The Keystones Technology Innovators (KTI) program's collaborative network that strengthens student learning and inspires educators to try new practices in the classroom.
We invite every building principal in the state to nominate ONE individual from their staff for consideration for this esteemed event.
Keystones Nominee Benefits Include:
- Membership in a strong community of innovators
- Opportunity to become a Keystones STAR
- Option to enroll in a three-credit graduate-level course or earn approximately 20 Act 48 hours
- Access to other Keystones through various social networks and in-person events
To nominate a future Keystone from your building, follow these four steps:
- Pick your nominee.
- Check if your nominee was previously nominated: https://bit.ly/PastKTIs.
- Ensure they are willing to attend the Summit from July 21-25, 2025.
- Make a nomination by February 10, 2025, at https://bit.ly/KTI-Nominate.
The whole process is designed to be quick and straightforward, taking at most 5 minutes of your time.
STEELS
Please click here for details on upcoming trainings and supports for the STEELS Standards.
Coming Soon from PDE/Workgroups:
- Assessment Toolkit
- Safety Guidelines
- EL&S Curriculum Framework to SAS Portal
AI for Educators
Join us at the IU February 14 for AI for Educators! For more information and registration, CLICK HERE.
Can't make that date work? Have us come to you! Email Susan Griffith sgriffith@iu28.org or Stacie Isenberg sisenberg@iu28.org
SAC & Principal Collaborative ACT 45- Coming Soon!
Superintendent (SAC) & Principals meetings will be Act 45 eligible for up to 25 hours.
NEW❗Principal Collaborative Virtual Sessions (Act 45)
This new collaborative group will be offered to any district leader interested in Act 45 hours. Similar to our former Curriculum Council and Principal Networks, this group will meet virtually every month and will cover:
- Curriculum Updates (Smore)
- District Spotlight
- Student Data
- Curriculum & TaC Highlights, Offerings, and Discussion
There is a "pre-session work" component to this in order to earn all the hours. The work should take no longer than 2 hours to complete and is relevant to district/building student data. More details to come.
Monthly REMOTE Meeting: 9-11am & 2 hours of pre-work (on your own)
4-5 Act 45 hours per session will be eligible
If you are interested in hearing more or registering (FREE) for this opportunity, please complete this FORM by November 30, 2024.
Tentative session dates will be:
January 9, 2025 9-11
February 13, 2025 9-11
March 20, 2025 9-11
NO APRIL
May 8, 2025 9-11
June 5, 2025 9-11
Online Assessments
Please see this DOCUMENT for all Assessment Updates from PDE.
- Firefly
- DRC Online Enrollment
- Transition to Online Assessments
- TEI (Technology Enhanced Items) Software & Device Support
- And More!
PVAAS
Want a 1:1 Consult with the PVAAS Team? Click HERE to schedule!
Users can now select the focus for the consultation that best meets their goals or professional learning objectives.
Great Learning Opportunities Coming Up:
PVAAS Professional Learning Page
Digging Deeper Guides- these are a great resource for identifying root cause and diving deeper into your data! User friendly for all users!
The newest edition of “The CP Tip Jar” newsletter has been released. 🚩🚩Click here to access the most current Comprehensive Planning/FRCPP information.
