2023 Comp Plans that will be due need to have the language of all three competencies (Structured Literacy, CR-SE, and professional Ethics) will need to be in the professional development plans and induction plans (including two years for induction) for professional ethics, structured literacy, and CR-SE.

• Structured Literacy training coming January 2023. PDE's training will be 10 Hours (not mandatory to use this training, nor is it mandatory to have a set number of hours). 23-24 SY is when Structured Literacy BEGINS (this language is new). It needs to be rolled out and in Comp Plans with trainings provided within the 3 years of the current Comp Plan starting 23-24.
• If you have had trainings in the competencies outlined, and they were included in your Comprehensive Plan, you can count them toward the Structured Literacy requirements.

• The new Structured Literacy (SL) Framework Guidelines

• Language is being written to approve Induction mentors to receive Act 48 (up to 15 hours/45 hours per cycle).

Helpful links for reporting options with embedded YouTube tutorials!

FYI: Scores were taken down temporarily by PDE, but have now been restored.

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.

Three separate webinars will be offered in winter and spring 2023 for focused learning and support of the different parts of roster verification. Registration links can be found on the PDE PVAAS roster verification page. Starting December 15!

Looking at Recovery Data in PVAAS

There is a free e-resource available to LEAs and schools that explains how to explore the impact of unfinished teaching and learning as well as recovery trends within the PVAAS web application. This e-resource goes through key reports, step-by-step instructions to view them, and guiding questions to consider when looking at the data.

• LEA selected measures required for all professional classroom teachers (no n count)

• IEP goals progress measure is required for all professional classroom teachers if n count is met

• LEA selected measure = student performance measure. Wording can be confusing.

Email from PDE to Superintendents on November 3rd:

I’m pleased to inform you that building-level scores are posted on the PDE website:

• 2021-22 Act 13 Building Level Score (pa.gov)

You can find a detailed explanation of the current calculation method in the Act 13 toolkit:

• Act 13: Evaluation of Educator Effectiveness Toolkit - SAS (pdesas.org)

We’ve posted the overall building scores so that they can be used in evaluation templates as soon as needed. We’ll update the site to include the component values that contribute to the overall scores when the Future Ready PA Index goes live to the public. Please feel free to contact me directly with questions.

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

• Phase 1 - Due March 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.

Online Colloquia on Rural Lives in Context

Feb 25 - April 15 - May 6 2023

Onsite Colloquium @ University of Oklahoma

July 15 - 16, 2023

At the December Science Liaison session, we had 25 science teachers gather to participate in an exciting day of sharing and collaboration. The enthusiasm was contagious as conversations about science topics pre-k to 12 were had. We had the opportunity to review phenomena-based, 3-dimensional teaching and learning and to dig into the STEELS Hub.

We are looking forward to our next sessions on January 12th and March 29th.

Some wonderful quotes from participants: "Feeling a part of a group and getting a chance to view the standards with others to hear their thoughts was so valuable" and "Being able to discuss these topics with fellow teachers from around the area."

Remake Learning Days is a celebration of innovative experiences and opportunities for youth to develop their sense of creativity, perseverance and curiosity. Remake Learning Days is a festival of events hosted by a variety of organizations, such as schools, museums, libraries, after school organizations, early child care centers, parks, universities, media centers, tech startups and more. These events are designed to be hands-on, relevant and engaging educational experiences for youth of all ages (pre-K through high school) and their families, caregivers and educators. The majority of events are free and open to kids of all ages.

Events are organized by different learning themes such as: Arts, Maker, Outdoor Learning, Science, Technology and Youth Voice. In addition, there are Professional Development sessions for school, out-of-school, child care and non-traditional educators. Families, youth and educators can search events by date/time, location, learning theme, age group (pre-K through high school) and more.

Remake Learning Days takes place May 4-23, 2023. If your school or organization is interested in hosting a learning event, please reach out to Stacie Isenberg (sisenberg@iu28.org) or Lori Rodgers (lrodgers@iu28.org) for information about mini-grants, promotional materials, and more.