The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), working in collaboration with First Lady Mrs. Susan Corbett’s Opening Doors Initiative, has developed a software tool to help schools identify potential student dropouts… Read More
A bill that would eliminate a key component of the state’s Common Core curriculum — passing proficiency tests to graduate from high school — was introduced Wednesday [May 28] by… Read More
A workshop on how arts learning leads PA Core Standards will be presented by visiting scholar, Bruce Taylor, on June 30, 2014, from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Harrisburg… Read More
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is providing an opportunity for local education agencies (LEA) to attend a question and answer (Q&A) session that will address the data elements required… Read More
Register now for the 2014 PA Principals Association Conference, Oct. 19-21, at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pa. This year’s theme is “Principal Effectiveness: Leading Schools in a… Read More
As PDE prepares for the fall 2014 release of the School Performance Profile (SPP), it is important that all parties are up to date with contact information, timeline and data… Read More
Updates have been made to the Comprehensive Planning Tool in order for districts to fulfill the obligations included in Chapter 16 of the Pennsylvania Code (22 Pa Code §16) regarding… Read More
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At its recent meeting, the State Board of Education heard an update from Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) staff on the department’s continuing efforts to implement a new system for… Read More
The Pennsylvania Association of Elementary and Secondary School Principals (PA Principals Association) is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Joseph H. Clapper as the assistant executive director. Dr. Clapper brings… Read More