Keystone School Exam Changes Coming Soon
According to an article in the Pittsburgh Tribune Review, the way the state measures eleventh graders’ academic progress is expected to change this year. Under a plan that must be… Read More
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PDE Reminds School Administrators of Applicability of Changes to Background Check Law Under Act 82 of 2012 and Availability of REVISED PDE-6004 Form to Report Arrests and Convictions of Offenses
I. Changes to Section 111 of School Code are Effective June 30, 2012 Act 82 of 2012, signed into law on June 30, 2012, amends Section 111 of the School… Read More
Attention PA Principals Association Members
Dear PA Principals Association Member: As of yesterday, we have found there may have been a compromise to our web site, www.paprincipals.org. The potential illegal access in personal membership information… Read More
Update on Keystone Exams
Districts were notified over the summer as to an earlier testing date for the Keystone Exams. Although passing grades on the exams aren’t required for graduation until the class of… Read More
Pennsylvania Department of Education Selects Teachscape’s Framework for Teaching Proficiency System
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has chosen Teachscape, the leader in delivering Web-based professional learning content, innovative technologies, and expert services to improve teaching practice, to provide a system… Read More
Attn. PA Principals Association Secondary Members: Your Help is Needed To Prevent Funding Cuts!
On behalf of all middle and high school leaders, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) needs your help to prevent funding cuts that will affect all schools across… Read More
Appointment of President-Elect — Kurt J. Nyquist
In July, Dr. Joshua Doll our president-elect, was appointed by the Dallastown Area School District as the assistant superintendent, therefore it became necessary, in accordance with PA Principals Association’ss by-laws,… Read More
Business, Computer and Information Technology Standards Are Now Available on the Standards Aligned System (SAS) Portal
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), as required by Act 104 of 2010, has developed Business, Computer and Information (BCIT) standards. PDE commissioned a team of nine business educators representing… Read More
PDK/Gallup Poll of the Public’s Attitudes Toward the Public Schools
The PDK/Gallup Poll of the Public’s Attitudes Toward the Public Schools is a well-known research instrument. Conducted annually, it allows educators and policy makers to track public opinion about one… Read More
Revised PIMS Collection Window for the 2012-13 Pre-Code Winter Keystone Exams
In response to feedback from LEAs, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has changed the Pre-Code Winter Keystone Exams PIMS collection window that was originally scheduled for August. Districts planning… Read More