Teaching & Learning 21

PVAAS provided a resource for LEA/district leaders and school leaders to help analyze PVAAS data. The resource provides leaders a focused four-step plan to ensure that PVAAS knowledge can be applied at the LEA/district and school levels to impact student performance and outcomes.

Focus Resource for LEA/District Leaders

Focus Resource for School Leaders

Reach out to Staff Development Facilitator at CLIU 21, Tonya Swavely (swavelyt@cliu.org) with questions or needs for support.

SAS is rolling out new, heightened password requirements, in order to stay in line with current industry standards. When you log in, you will be required to update your password to include at least 12 characters and to use both alphabetic and numeric characters.

The EL Portal found on PDE SAS has been updated with helpful information for teachers working with English Learners. There are a number of resources available on the EL Portal, including Professional Learning, FAQs, and the Translation Library.

Click here to access the PDE SAS EL Portal

The Science Curriculum Framework is being revised and we need your help! The first issue to focus on is the vocabulary associated with the science standards. Currently, the list of vocabulary ranges from minimal vocabulary to a laundry list. We need to ensure that the vocabulary is appropriate to not only the standard, the concepts, but also the appropriate grade levels. All work will be completed remotely. If you are interested in helping with this project, contact Dave Bauman for more details: davbauman@pa.gov

Math Retention Strategy adapted from Dr. Riccomini’s Practice Test Retrieval Handout. Retrieval activities provide exercise for the brain. Regular retrieval activities during the school year help solidify information resulting in longer retention rates.

Free K-12 standards-aligned, hands-on lesson, activities, maker challenges and more for teaching

science, engineering, and math.

Link to Teach Engineering.

Are you ready? Computer Science Education Week is in less than a month — and it’s the perfect time to plan your Hour of Code event! We hope you’re excited and have registered your classroom or school event.

This year, Hour of Code is moving to new heights with “Hour of Code: Creativity with AI.” As usual, our fantastic teacher review board has meticulously tested and evaluated over 100 new Hour of Code activities submitted this year — many teaching AI concepts.

To help young Americans better understand the contributions of the nation’s Veterans, VA and the Veterans Day National Committee are pleased to present the 2023 Veterans Day Teachers Resource Guide as a tool to assist educators in planning lessons and activities around Veterans Day. Please reproduce and share the guide in your school and community. In addition to providing information on the sacrifices Veterans have made throughout the years, the guide will also help inspire ideas for projects and events that can be used to thank Veterans.

AP

Prepare Students for College & Career through AP Seminar

Co-sponsored by PARSS and PASCD

Wednesday, November 8, 9am-10am

AP Seminar is a foundational course that gives students the opportunity to develop and practice skills in research and effective communication through speaking and writing. Students will solve problems, work in teams, manage complex projects, and communicate findings - all skills that they need for both college and career. Join us for a webinar to learn more about this course and hear from panelists from Bradford, Area, Pocono Mountain, and Wyomissing School Districts.

Register at https://collegeboard.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIpfu6trzksGtHLznsGULcuxJjw7r26frzq.

Engage Students in STEM through AP Computer Science Principles

Wednesday, November 29, 9am-10am

AP Computer Science Principles was introduced by the College Board in 2016 to address the disparity in the representation of Black, Hispanic, and female students in computer science courses, majors, and careers. Research shows that AP CSP students are more likely to enroll in other AP STEM courses and to declare computer science and STEM majors in college. Join us for a webinar to learn more about this course offering and how it can provide new opportunities for your students.

Register at https://collegeboard.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvceGpqzkqGtCTnVDe2LGfoypkda16Z6jh.

PSAT/SAT

Score Reporting Webinars – now available on demand

Scores from the PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 8/9 will be available to students either the evening of November 6 or November 16 depending on the date they tested. As usual, educators will have access a few days earlier.

Take advantage of our on-demand webinars geared towards counselors – Accessing and Understanding PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT Score Reporting and Helping Students Navigate PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 8/9 Score Reports. Access these webinars today at https://globalmeet.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1626552&tp_key=5be2c7687e&SFMC_cid=EM1059300-&rid=89085646.

BigFuture

BigFuture Scholarship Updates for Counselors

Thursday, November 30, 2023, 1pm-2pm

BigFuture awards hundreds of $500 scholarships and two $40,000 scholarships every month to students who have completed one or more college and career planning steps. Join this webinar to learn about how students can earn entries for the scholarship drawings, program updates for 2024, and information about BigFuture Live, Real Talk, and the National Recognition Programs. Counselors will also learn ways in which they can easily incorporate BigFuture scholarships into their counseling curriculum.

Register at https://globalmeet.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1626552&tp_key=5be2c7687e&SFMC_cid=EM1059300-&rid=89085646.

Calling all administrators, school counselors, and other staff supporting students in grades K-12 in meeting Career Ready Indicators, this Reboot Camp is for you!

The career standards benchmark is a key component of the Future Ready PA Index and in sharing the work schools do to support students in not only being ready for future education but future employment. This "re-boot" camp will help educators and/or administrators review the standards and evidence indicators, plan for student engagement in meaningful career preparation, and learn about available opportunities in this space.

November 29, 2023 - 9:00 - 2:30 p.m. - Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21 Central Office

Register for this FREE workshop at www.cpetracker.org or www.cliu.org/register.

This series, led by Aneesa Smith (educator, national speaker, Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Penn State Abington), will provide a journey for participants from self-reflection to debunking stereotypes. The series aims to support educators and educational leaders in building their local toolkit of resources and strategies to responsibly support safe learning environments for all students. Participants are welcome to join at any point in the series.

More information and registration is linked in the flyer below.

Join our facilitator team during CDT Office Hours to ask your questions about the Classroom Diagnostic Tools (CDT) reports. These sessions contain no formal presentations but are offered to support teachers as they analyze and interpret data in order to make informed instructional decisions and access valuable resources.

November 14 - 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

December 6 - 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Register for any of the above sessions by clicking here.

The Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) is a research organization at Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College where transformative ideas are rigorously examined and tested, and research informs action.

Their recent article, "AI is already disrupting education, but only 13 states are offering guidance for schools" (October 2023), helps us examine how states across the nation are acknowledging AI implications in education.

Are you having difficulty navigating Artificial Intelligence within your school community? Are you curious how you can help your staff navigate the complicated concepts revolving around AI? The AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit is designed to help school communities navigate the ever-evolving world of AI. This toolkit is full of helpful resources and information to assist your school, staff, and community along the AI journey.

AI Guidance for School Toolkit

Please download the attached document below to see our team and their primary initiatives. You are always welcome to reach out to any member of our team for services or support.