In order to collect the most accurate data possible for federal accountability and the School Performance Profile, it is necessary to require a PIMS data collection period during the Keystone Exams administration window. This year (2013), the Keystone testing window runs from May 13 – 24, 2013 therefore, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has modified the PIMS Data Collection Schedule to require a PIMS collection at the end of that same time period, May 24 – June 2, with a snapshot date of May 24. This collection will be comprised of the submission of two PIMS templates, Student and Student Snapshot. The collection only requires LEAs to submit their 11th- and 12th-grade student populations. If it is easier for your LEA to submit a full student population in this collection rather than just the 11th- and 12th-grade population, please do so.  
 
Questions concerning the 11th- and 12th-grade student population snapshot should be directed to John Nau in PDE’s Bureau of Assessment and Accountability at jnau@pa.gov.