Curriculum Updates
August 2023
Our new professional learning site houses the menu of options for professional learning and development! Check it out: https://bit.ly/IU28PL
Our intent is to make learning meaningful, accessible and engaging for all adult learners. We look forward to working with you and your teams in the 2023-2024 School Year!
STEELS Standards
Lori Rodgers led a session on how to implement STEELS standards and what to plan for in the coming year!
Structured Literacy
Nicole helped district leaders navigate the options for meeting Chapter 49 Structured Literacy requirements.
Common Langauage
Armstrong SD and Marion Center SD participated in an activity to spark reflection and common understanding of the relationship between Professional Development/Professional Learning/Training
Common Language
Armstrong SD and Marion Center SD participated in an activity to spark reflection and common understanding of the relationship between Professional Development/Professional Learning/Training
2023 Moonshot Grant Applications are Now Open
Since 2021, educators across southwestern Pennsylvania have been taking small steps and giant leaps toward their preferred future for learning with the help of a Moonshot Grant from Remake Learning.
The next round of Moonshot funding launches today. Here are 3 things you need to know to make your Moonshot:
1. You can apply for up to $70,000
This is a grant opportunity intended to help you test out a bold idea for the future of learning.
2. All applicants are required to attend an information session
Information sessions will take place on June 1st, August 1st, and September 1st. RSVP for one today.
3. The deadline to apply is September 15, 2023
But don’t delay in getting your application started. Give yourself time to develop your idea, recruit partners, and attend an info session.
The PA Broadband Development Authority needs feedback from PA residents. Please share. Survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete. Survey
Chapter 49 Updates
The new Structured Literacy (SL) Framework Guidelines
Recommendation: Rotate Ethics, CR-SE, and Structured Literacy in your Comp Plan!
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!
Great Learning Opportunities Coming Up:
PVAAS Professional Learning Page
- ENGAGING TEACHERS IN SELF-REFLECTION OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES: A TOOL TO SUPPORT TEACHER GROWTH AND ACT 13'S SPM
- WHAT IS PVAAS? BUILD YOUR FOUNDATIONAL UNDERSTANDING
- CLEARING THE PATH: USING PVAAS TO PROACTIVELY INFORM PA'S GRADUATION PATHWAYS
- CHECKING (AND CORRECTING) ASSUMPTIONS WITH DATA
- READY FOR RESULTS? PREPARE STAFF FOR PUTTING YOUR PVAAS DATA TO WORK!
- NOT ALL TOOLS ARE CREATED EQUAL: USING DIFFERENT TOOLS FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSES
- A LONGITUDINAL DIGITAL BACKPACK ABOUT YOUR STUDENTS! PVAAS NEW STUDENT REPORTING
- LET'S GET YOUR TEACHERS TALKING ABOUT PVAAS GROWTH IN K-3!
- ADDING VALUE TO CDT GROWTH MEASURES IN PVAAS: WHAT DO THE MULTIPLE GROWTH MEASURES MEAN?
Comprehensive Planning Updates
The newest edition of “The CP Tip Jar” newsletter has been released. 🚩🚩Click here to access the most current Comprehensive Planning/FRCPP information.
