Curriculum Updates

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This free, one day conference is your one-stop-shop for PDE updates and current events in education. Leaders from IUs and PDE host various sessions on topics relevant and current. We would love to see you there! Pending Act 45 approval again this year.

We're offering a Youth Mental Health First Aid Training on September 28, 2026 here at ARIN IU28.

The first 8 participants to register will attend for FREE.

All other registrations will incur a fee for materials. See the linked SMORE for additional details and registration.

Classroom monitors are approved through 2029 - please note the following requirements:

For the 2026-2029 school years, the law allows individuals with

• 1. 60 semester hours or the equivalent of courses at a college/university located in the Commonwealth OR

  2. At least three years of experience as paraprofessionals AND is currently employed by a school entity as a paraprofessional AND

  3. Be at least 25 years old AND

  4. Completed classroom management training provided by an Intermediate Unit approved by PDE

  ....to fill in for teachers as “classroom monitors.”

  Classroom monitors are allowed to oversee classrooms but not instruct students, grade assignments, or create work.

  <<NEW>>Classroom Monitors may not fill the role for more than 20 cumulative days in the same assignment.

Check it out: www.iu28.org or click the button below!

We'd love to hear how your journey with MTSS is going. Do you need more support? Are you smooth sailing? It is quick and helps us plan for you!

Lean on us to help your teachers learn how to teach cursive handwriting! Small or large group sessions available! Handwriting can be FUN!

Email kmonsour@iu28.org to hold your spot!

Amanda Anderson is offering restorative practices for administrators and leaders. This is a great way to bring your team together and gain strategies for effective relationships.

Join us on September 11, 2026 for a hands-on introduction to ARIN’s STEAM Lending Library! Participants will explore low-tech, screen-free, and high-tech classroom resources—including maker tools, robotics, drones, circuits, Breakout EDU, and more—and leave with ideas for using these materials to support engaging, student-centered learning. This session is perfect for educators who want to try something new without having to purchase materials first.

We are excited to offer our 1st HYBRID Act 45 course using Alludo and one of our favorite books!

"AI can’t replace the human element of education. It can elevate it." (Tucker & Novak, 2024)

Registration: Registration Link (opens in new tab)

Cost: $350

Includes the book, Alludo for asynchronous component & light breakfast for 2 in-person dates

Date: In-person @ ARIN August 11 8:30a-10:30a & December 15 8:30a-10:30a (virtual office hours will be offered September 29, November 10 also from 8:30a-10:30a)

The interest form for the 2027/2028 Principal Induction series is now live. People who need to complete induction should express interest by completing the Principal Induction Interest Form. Building Assistant/Vice Principals and Building Principals are the only ones that will be allowed to register for the course.

A few key details:

• Cost: $99, lunch included
• Format: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, registration at 8:15 AM
• Act 45 hours available
• Nine locations across PA (closest options include Homestead 10/1, State College 10/6, and Edinboro 10/7, though there are several others through November 3rd)

Chapter 49: Chapter 49 FAQs

Impacts: Anyone with the following teaching certifications- Elementary/Middle Level, ESL, Reading Specialist, Special Education, Early Childhood.

Requires: Structured literacy training that meets the SL guidelines every 3 years.

Act 47: Act 47 FAQs

Impacts: Anyone responsible for TEACHING/COACHING reading or SUPERVISING the teaching of reading, principals or chief school administrator.

Requires: Structured literacy training from the PDE approved list. This also can meet the criteria for Chapter 49 (but not vice versa).

🍎Data Literacy Action Summit: Weaving Data Fluency Across Disciplines for Civic Impact Oct 6 @ PaTTAN Central, Harrisburg

🍏 Western PA Leaders' Summit @ Grove City 9-2 FREE (only 200 seats available)

🟥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!

Here are several links to resources to help build your understanding of this change:

• PVAAS Methodology Transition
• Changes in PA’s Assessment System: Impact on PVAAS
• PVAAS Methodologies (see pages 10-13 for predictive model information)
• eLearning – District/School Value-Added (view section on Predictive Methodology in menu)

Upcoming Webinars: Learn With Us

Visit our PDE PVAAS Professional Learning Webpage to register for these offerings and more:

Act 45 or Act 48 credit is available for Better Together: PDE’s Suite of K-12 Tools to Support Continuous Improvement!

On Monday, October 12, 2026, some LEAs, IUs, and county regions have a professional learning day. Please share that PVAAS will be offering 2 different webinar options on that day for teachers and administrators to include in their planning:

• PVAAS for Teachers: A Look at Student & Teacher Reporting (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
• Unlocking the Power of PVAAS Reports: A 101 Overview Webinar (12:30 PM – 2:30 PM)



On, Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (Election Day), we will repeat:

• PVAAS for Teachers: A Look at Student & Teacher Reporting (12:30 PM – 2:30 PM)




Each session will award 2 hours of Act 48 credit and is FREE to join! We would love for teachers to join to learn more about how the data in PVAAS can support their planning & reflection.

Connect With Us for a 1:1 Data Conversation

We offer (at no cost) 1:1 PVAAS data virtual sessions for PA public LEA/district and school leaders: Reserve a Time!

Administrators may invite additional administrators and/or teachers to a session. If you are a teacher, please include your administrator in the session with you.

FRCPP Support: Office Hours every 1st and 3rd Tuesday via TEAMS. CLICK HERE

Click here to access the most current Comprehensive Planning/FRCPP information.

Need to know what Phase your LEA is in? Check it here: Comprehensive Planning Phase Designation List.pdf