http://www.pdesas.org/The Pennsylvania Standards Aligned System (SAS) is a collaborative product of research and good practice that identifies six distinct elements which, if utilized together, will provide schools and districts a common framework for continuous school and district enhancement and improvement.en-usMon, 20 May 2013 10:22:46 GMT120http://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/504837http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2013/5/2/504837/content.aspxThe Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) invites all school districts, charter schools, intermediate units and technical centers to join us in the development of the Elective portion of teacher evaluation and phase-in of the Student Learning Objective (SLO) process during the 2013-2014 school year. To begin this phase-in process, four half-day “SLO Information Workshops” will be offered for principals, superintendents, curriculum leaders, IU personnel and teachers who would pro...Thu, 02 May 2013 08:43:00 GMThttp://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/501322http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2013/4/10/501322/content.aspxPDE is seeking your help in identifying outstanding teachers and principals who may qualify for commendations or awards that become available to Pennsylvania educators.  Click here to access a nomination form.  Nominations are due no later than June 7, 2013.Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:36:00 GMThttp://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/480615http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2013/1/17/480615/content.aspxPDE has developed a series of training modules to assist educators as they transition their Mathematics curriculum to PA Common Core.  Each module includes a PowerPoint presentation, an accompanying script, and all handouts/graphic organizers necessary to deliver the presentation. Intermediate unit curriculum personnel have been trained in delivering these modules, and they may be a source of contact for more information.  Click here to view and download the five Mathematics modules.Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:18:00 GMThttp://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/480610http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2013/1/17/480610/content.aspxThe Mathematics emphasis guides provide direction to educators in terms of what topics require more emphasis, less emphasis, or are no longer taught in each grade as curriculum transitions from PA Academic Standards to PA Common Core Standards.  These documents have been updated to reference the PA Common Core Mathematics Standards.  Click here to view and download the guides. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:01:00 GMThttp://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/479114http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2013/1/8/479114/content.aspxPDE is pleased to announce the creation of a Pennsylvania School Performance Profile (SPP) Professional Learning Community on the SAS portal (http://www.pdesas.org/). This PLC is designed to provide up to date information on the PA School Performance Profile (SPP).  PDE will post relevant materials and resources to support an understanding of the SPP - in addition to inviting members to ask questions and give feedback regarding the design and its elements.  To register as a member of t...Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:17:00 GMThttp://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/478175http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2012/12/26/478175/content.aspxThe Library Model Curriculum is based on the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, Reading and Writing in Science & Technology/Technical Subjects, Reading and Writing in Social Studies and History and the Pennsylvania Academic Standards in Business, Computer and Information Technology.  Click here to view the documents that illustrate how school librarians contribute to student literacy.Wed, 26 Dec 2012 23:17:00 GMThttp://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/474382http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2012/11/30/474382/content.aspxTo gain a deeper understanding of Depth of Knowledge (DOK) and cognitive complexity of items on Keystone Exams, educators may access this document that provides an in-depth explanation of the Keystone Exam item review process for each tested area in terms of whether items align with the cognitive level or DOK of the Assessment Anchor as defined by the Eligible Content.  Sample Keystone items and a comparison of Bloom’s Taxonomy to DOK are included for each assessed area.   Click ...Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:41:00 GMThttp://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/474380http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2012/11/30/474380/content.aspxWith the completion of the Business, Computer, and Information Technology (BCIT) Standards, BCIT educators have created a Curriculum Framework that  includes Long Term Transfer Goals, Big Ideas, and Essential Questions for the key BCIT content areas.  Click here to view the framework.Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:38:00 GMThttp://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/470079http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2012/11/6/470079/content.aspxClick here to download draft copies of the revised English Language Arts and Mathematics Curriculum Frameworks.  The documents include Long Term Transfer Goals, Big Ideas, and Essential Questions aligned to PA Common Core.  Concepts and Competencies will be added to complete the frameworks at a later date.Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:22:00 GMThttp://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/465996http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2012/10/18/465996/content.aspxPDE has developed a series of training modules to assist educators as they transition their English Language Arts curriculum to PA Common Core.  Each module includes a PowerPoint presentation, an accompanying script, and all handouts/graphic organizers necessary to deliver the presentation. Intermediate unit curriculum personnel have been trained in delivering these modules, and they may be a source of contact for more information.  Click here to view and download the four ELA modules...Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:06:00 GMThttp://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/459733http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2012/9/28/459733/content.aspxOrganizations and states from across the country have developed web sites with an assortment of valuable resources – from video vignettes of Common Core aligned lessons to rubrics for evaluating curriculum.  Click here to access a list of these valuable ELA and Mathematics resources.Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:06:00 GMThttp://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/459730http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2012/9/28/459730/content.aspxStandard crosswalk documents are now available for English Language Arts and Mathematics.  The documents show the content alignment of PA Common Core Standards to Common Core State Standards and PA Academic Standards.  Useful as a reference tool when aligning curriculum to PA Common Core, educators should view the alignment in terms of content – as rigor must be an important consideration.  Click here to access the crosswalks.Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:04:00 GMThttp://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/446953http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2012/8/10/446953/content.aspxWith the adoption of Common Core and the establishment of PA Common Core Standards for ELA and Mathematics, Pennsylvania has also adopted the ELA Standards for Reading and Writing in History and Social Studies and Science and Technical Subjects.   These draft standards are now posted in SAS.  The standards have been numbered and formatted to align with the PA standard system.  Click here to view the standards.Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:46:00 GMThttp://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/443494http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2012/7/31/443494/content.aspxCharlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching was adopted as the overarching vision for effective instruction in the Commonwealth. The Pennsylvania Department of Education in partnership with Teachscape is offering online professional development related to the Framework. Access to the Teachscape Teacher Effectiveness Series is now available to registered users of the PDE SAS Portal. Please review and complete your profile information, including PPID number. In order to access the Teachscape sys...Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:07:00 GMThttp://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/442801http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2012/7/25/442801/content.aspxThe Business, Computer and Information Technology (BCIT) Standards for PreK- 12 are now available in SAS.  These standards were created by Pennsylvania educators and reflect nine key areas of business education.  For more information regarding the BCIT Standards, click here. Click here to view the BCIT Standards.Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:58:00 GMThttp://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/431368http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2012/5/17/431368/content.aspxStudent Interpersonal Skills (SIS) Standards have been finalized are now available. Click here to access them.Thu, 17 May 2012 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/431367http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2012/5/17/431367/content.aspxThe Safe and Supportive Schools element is now active, and the Student Interpersonal Skills (SIS) Standards may be accessed from this element.  While still a work in progress, materials and resources are available  but yet aligned to these new standards.  Click here to access Safe and Supportive Schools.Thu, 17 May 2012 18:58:00 GMThttp://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/429712http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2012/5/10/429712/content.aspxPennsylvania Common Core Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics have been reposted and aligned to Eligible Content and include a new numbering system.  All PA Common Core Standards begin with CC. to distinguish them from the PA Academic Standards.  Click here to access these standards.Thu, 10 May 2012 09:07:00 GMThttp://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/403788http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2012/2/8/403788/content.aspxGovernor Tom Corbett signed a law called the Safety in Youth Sports Act (PDF) that increases awareness and prevention of head injuries among athletes in school-sponsored athletics.  The legislation requires students showing symptoms of a concussion to be sidelined and barred from participating in games, competitions, scrimmages and practices until cleared by an appropriate medical professional.   As part of the legislation, the Pennsylvania Department of Education will be providin...Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:21:00 GMThttp://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/390391http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2011/12/20/390391/content.aspxThe Keystones to Opportunity Initiative has added a NEW fill-in Local Literacy Needs Assessment to the resources available within the Instruction element of the SAS portal. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:34:00 GMThttp://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/385170http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2011/12/2/385170/content.aspxThrough the support of the Gates Foundation, PA educators from across the state have developed a set of reading and writing tasks based upon the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies and Science and Technical Subjects.  These Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC) teacher-ready lessons are available in SAS.   Click here to learn more: LDC Overview LDC Frequently Asked Questions  Click here to view a short video to learn ...Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:21:00 GMThttp://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/372706http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2011/10/31/372706/content.aspxThe Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content document for Civics and Government is now available on SAS at this link http://www.pdesas.org/Standard/KeystoneDownloadsMon, 31 Oct 2011 11:22:00 GMThttp://www.iu17-2.pdesas.org/Main/News/372697http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2011/10/31/372697/content.aspxKeystones to Opportunity Grant (Striving Readers) documents and PA Comprehensive Literacy Plan are now available on the Keystones to Opportunity PLC at http://pdesas.org/module/communicate/PLCDashboard.aspx?cid=353Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:50:00 GMT