Curriculum Updates

April 2023

Training and Consultation (TaC)

According to the survey below, districts have prioritized the following TaC initiatives based on need and relevance (Top 5 highlighted):

1. Behavior

2. Autism

3. Mental Health (captured in inclusive practices)

4. Assistive Technology

5. Literacy

6. Math

7. MTSS

8. Transition

9. Interagency/Alternative Placement

If you have not completed the survey, please take just a few minutes to do so! Feedback is very helpful! I am requesting to maintain the 6.2 FTE in the TaC department in order to meet the needs of districts.

Did You Know?

The Curriculum and TaC (Training and Consultation) teams are gearing up for 2023-2024 SY! To best support your district, we would love to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete the Needs Assessment for the upcoming year. We plan to provide you with a menu of trainings this Spring!

Training Communication Change!

We will be sending rack cards with links and QR codes to every district for distribution. This is our updated way of informing all staff of the trainings and support ARIN offers. Also, one memo with all of the trainings offered will be distributed to superintendents. Please send any feedback on this new information flow to Susan Griffith sgriffith@iu28.org.

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School Psychology Paid Internships for Out of State Graduate Students

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Bureau of Special Education is requesting signed

agreements from Local Education Agencies (LEAs) interested in providing paid internships to eligible, out of state graduate students* to serve as school psychology interns in Pennsylvania LEAs for the 2023-2024 school year. The ultimate goal is to provide fiscal support to LEAs experiencing challenges securing school psychology interns. $20,000.00 in grant funding, to pay the out of state school psychology intern, will be available from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. More Info

Accelerated PK-12 Special Education Teacher Certification Grant for IHEs

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Bureau of Special Education, is requesting applications from Institutes of Higher Education (IHEs) who partner with one or more Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to provide individuals who currently hold bachelor’s degrees an accelerated program with the required college/university coursework, summer field experiences, mentoring and student teaching to obtain their PK-12 special education teaching certification in accordance with PA Public School Code. Programs would be 18 months to complete. Deadline April 7 for IHEs. More Info

PDE Updates

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Chapter 49 Updates

Structured Literacy training is here!

IU28 will work with your district on SL trainings specific to your needs and Comprehensive Plans.

Our Plan:

Grade Bands: K-3, 4-6, 7-12 with embedded ELL & Special Education considerations
Refresher session will also be available for districts who may not need the full intensive training (ex: if your district just completed LETRS in 22.23, a refresher course may be all that you need)

The new Structured Literacy (SL) Framework Guidelines
Recommendation: Rotate Ethics, CR-SE, and Structured Literacy in your Comp Plan!

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PVAAS

Local Assessment Data Upload!

Your PIMS Administrator can upload local assessment data into PVAAS. Prior to 2020, PDE received feedback that local assessment data would be useful for diagnostic measures. This feature became available when state assessments were paused due to COVID. Now, we have the ability to capture ALL assessments! Visit the PVAAS Learning Modules for more support and self-paced guides!

Roster verification is a process used to provide PVAAS teacher-specific reporting based on accurate data. This process is for teachers and administrators to document and verify that each student is linked accurately to one or more teachers – for the correct state assessment(s) and the appropriate proportion of instructional responsibility.

FRCPP Updates & Info

Mandatory Comprehensive Planning LEA Webinars

LEAs can register, by visiting PaTTAN's website, and will need to choose an offering that corresponds to their Phase designation.

Phase 1- completed in February

Phase 2- completed in March

Phase 3- April 3, 4, 12, 13 Register ASAP!👈

Not sure of your designation? Click here to see the list of districts!

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FRCPP Support: Office Hours every 1st and 3rd Tuesday via TEAMS. Click Here

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Comprehensive Planning Updates

Comprehensive Plans (*Extension includes all State Required Reports*)

Phase 1 - Due March 31, 2023 **EXTENDED to Oct. 31, 2023**

Phase 2 - Due March 31, 2024

Phase 3 - Due March 31, 2025

Special Education Plans:

Phase 1 - Due May 1, 2025
Phase 2 - Due May 1, 2023
Phase 3 - Due May 1, 2024

K-12 Guidance Plan (339)

Phase 1 – March 31, 2024
Phase 2 – March 31, 2025
Phase 3 – March 31, 2023

The newest edition of “The CP Tip Jar” newsletter has been released. 🚩🚩Click here to access the most current Comprehensive Planning/FRCPP information.

CSO: Chief Science Officer Program

Updated Mandatory Training List (working draft)

TaC & Curriculum Events in February

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Senior Soft Skill Challenge

Stacie Isenberg (ARIN) and Mark Hilliard (Chamber of Commerce) organized a spectacular event in downtown Indiana. Seniors from several schools navigated multiple businesses to practice, learn and demonstrate soft skills they will likely use in the future! Students loved the court house tour, as seen pictured here.

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Curriculum Council

This month's in-person Curriculum Council meeting focused on identifying barriers and sharing solutions. Principals and Curriculum Directors networked and heard from guest speakers on relevant topics.

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Penns Manor & Indiana Drone Project

Penns Manor and Indiana teamed up to build and fly drones together! This collaborative effort included students from lifeskills classes and was made possible by Lori Rodgers and Al Fiedler, as well as district teachers and staff!