STANDARDS ALIGNED SYSTEM

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Fair use copyright: International Olympic Committee (IOC): Target Corporation:

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Edward G. Rendell, Governor Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Education Standards Aligned System Integration Trainer Professional Development Integrating Standards, Assessment, Curriculum Framework, Instruction, Materials & Resources and Interventions Pennsylvania Department of Education

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Competencies Observe and practice navigation of the PA Standards Aligned System (SAS) web portal to enhance effective instructional practices Explore the relationship between SAS, Response to Instruction and Intervention, and the Resiliency framework Apply the six elements of the Standards Aligned System in schools to increase student achievement

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Competencies Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the overall features, functions and resources of the Standards Aligned System (SAS)

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Supports for Pennsylvania Educators Clear & Consistent Boundaries High Expectations Meaningful Student Engagement Connectiveness & Bonding Skills for Life Unconditional Support Strong Results for Students

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System RtII Endorses RtII as the assessment and instructional framework to organize and implement PA’s Standards Aligned System (SAS) Connects RtII with Pennsylvania’s School Improvement Process 9

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System From RtI to Rt I I: We gained an ‘ I ’ Instruction is the Key! Promotes the importance of effective instruction in building a strong core (Tier 1) Promotes the provision of standards-aligned instruction for all students Focuses Tier 2 and 3 implementation efforts on effective instructional practices Discourages teams in building Tiers 2 and 3 structures without a strong, standards aligned instructional core

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System The Framework Is Unchanged

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Tier I of the RtII framework provides access to high quality standards based curriculum and instruction for all students. RtII organizes assessment practices and requires schools to use the four types of assessments to determine the effectiveness of curriculum/intervention and drive instructional adjustments. Examples, Summative: PSSA, PVAAS Benchmark: 4 Sight Diagnostic: GRADE, GMADE Formative: Formal and Informal (progress monitoring, ticket out the door) RtII organizes curriculum and instruction to ensure all students receive the standards aligned core curriculum. ALL staff (Gen, Sp Ed, Title, ESL) assume responsibility and an active role in instruction in the core curriculum High quality instruction is at the heart of RtII. The framework organizes instruction to ensure the use of high leverage, research-based instructional practices at each Tier. Processes are in place to ensure instructional fidelity. RtII requires the selection and use of materials and resources that align with standards based curriculum and research based standard protocols to address specific skill acquisition. Research-validated interventions are implemented based on the type, level and intensity of student need. SAS and RtII: The Connection

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Clear & Consistent Boundaries High Expectations Meaningful Student Engagement Connectiveness & Bonding Skills for Life Unconditional Support Strong Results for Students Resiliency Framework

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Resiliency in the Standards Aligned System Fair Assessments School Climate Metrics Locally Relevant Data Outcome data including increased graduation and attendance and decreased detentions, suspensions and expulsions Improved overall school climate data via school climate surveys Instruction Embedded into materials and resources to maximize effectiveness struction struction

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Resiliency in the Standards Aligned System Materials and Resources Grade appropriate resources for both student and school level Professional development geared toward the understanding, implementation, and evaluation of individual and school level ‘wellness’ Framework for implementing a wide range of programs designed especially for the school setting Interventions Identified interventions to promote protective factors with the most at-risk students and school communities differentiated for multiple needs

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Clear Standards

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System (How many subject areas have standards?)

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System STANDARDS 13

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening (Alternate Standards) 1

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Mathematics (Alternate Standards) 2

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Science and Technology 3

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Environment and Ecology 4

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Civics and Government 5

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Economics 6

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System History 7

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Geography 8

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Arts & Humanities 9

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Health, Safety and Physical Education 10

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Family and Consumer Sciences 11

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System World Languages (proposed) 12

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Career Education and Work 13

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Additional Supporting Standards English Language Proficiency K-2 standards

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Standard Coding A Reading Standard area Grade level Ordinal Descriptor

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Assessment Anchor Coding 5 R3.A.1.1 Reading Grade Level Reporting Category Assessment Anchor Descriptor

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Curriculum Framework Big Idea - Declarative statements that describe concepts that transcend grade levels Concepts - Describe what students should know (key knowledge) as a result of this instruction specific to grade level 37

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Curriculum Framework Competencies - Describe what students should be able to do, key skills, as a result of this instruction, specific to grade level Essential Questions - Questions connected to the SAS framework specifically linked to the Big Ideas should frame student inquiry, promote critical thinking, and assist in learning transfer 38

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Plays reflect time, place and culture in elements of staging and playwriting Big Ideas Concepts Essential Questions Competencies Vocabulary Exemplars

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Staging - the process or manner of putting on a play Big Ideas Concepts Essential Questions Competencies Vocabulary Exemplars

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Read plays from varied times and cultures, e.g. Shakespearean theatre, and analyze elements of staging and playwriting present in the plays Big Ideas Concepts Essential Questions Competencies Vocabulary Exemplars

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Humans have expressed experiences and ideas through the arts throughout time and across cultures. Big Ideas Concepts Essential Questions Competencies Vocabulary Exemplars

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System How do plays reflect time, place and culture? Big Ideas Concepts Essential Questions Competencies Vocabulary Exemplars

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Curriculum Framework: Example for 6 th grade theatre BIG IDEA (enduring understanding) Humans have expressed experiences and ideas through the arts throughout time and across cultures. ESSENTIAL QUESTION How do plays reflect time, place and culture? CONCEPT (what students will know) Plays reflect time, place and culture in elements of staging and playwriting. COMPETENCY (what students will be able to do) Read plays from varied time and cultures, e.g. Shakespearean theatre, and analyze elements of staging and playwriting present in the plays. STANDARD C – Relate works in the arts to varying styles and genre and to the periods in which they were created. VOCABULARY Staging Playwriting ANCHOR ANCHOR DESCRIPTOR ELIGIBLE CONTENT

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Using the Curriculum Framework to Guide Instruction  Start with standard/anchor/big idea  Keep the essential question in mind throughout instruction  Focus instruction by targeting concepts  Identify what students need to do to demonstrate competency  Design classroom instruction that will result in student proficiency in the academic standard/eligible content

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Fair Assessment

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System SAS: Fair Assessments Assess progress at the end of a defined period of instruction Classroom-based formal and informal assessment tools to shape teaching and learning Assessments administered prior to instruction, to determine each student's strengths, weaknesses, knowledge, and skills Designed to assess and provide feedback about how the student is progressing towards demonstrating proficiency on grade level standards 47

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Understanding Our Assessments Using the sticky notes provided, list the assessments currently used in your building/district Remember to use one sticky note per assessment

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Summative Assessment 49 Measures overall achievement typically at the end of the year, a course, or a meaningful unit of study Often used for grading, accountability, and/or research/evaluation

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Examples of Summative Assessments PSSA, PSSA-M, PASA W-APT, WIDA Access Placement Test TerraNova ACCESS for ELLs Stanford 10 End of Unit Final Exams-Keystones 50

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Formative Assessment 51 A planned process Used during instruction to provide feedback to adjust ongoing teaching and learning to improve students’ achievement of intended instructional outcomes Classroom-based Formal and Informal Measures

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Examples of Formative Assessment Questioning techniques Active engagement check-ins response cards traffic lights thumbs-up Think-pair-share Random reporter Observation Exit tickets Progress Monitoring 52

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Benchmark Assessments 53 Measures achievement of important grade level content periodically during the year May predict how a group of students would perform if the PSSA were given on that same day Can be used to measure achievement of content taught in the past 6-8 weeks

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System 54 Examples of Benchmark Assessment 4Sight DIBELS AIMSweb Riverside Assess2Know

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Diagnostic Assessment 55 Measures and identifies specific student strengths, weaknesses, skills and knowledge before and during instruction Used to plan instruction or intervention so that individual student needs are addressed PA will use a Computer-Adaptive testing approach

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System 56 Examples of Diagnostic Assessments DRA Running Records GRADE G-MADE

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Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System 58

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System 59

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Assessment Builder 60 Allows teachers to create customized assessments Can be formative, summative, diagnostic, or benchmark

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Instruction

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System 7 th grade SLANT lesson “Look Fors”: Student engagement Instructional strategies Classroom management Assessment strategies

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System PURPOSE OF INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Purposes of Instructional Design To identify the outcomes of the instruction To guide the development of the instructional content (scope and sequence) To establish how instructional effectiveness will be evaluated

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Understanding by Design (UbD) The goal of instruction is the development and deepening of student understanding Students demonstrate understanding through authentic opportunities Instruction is designed based on the goals and assessments

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System UbD in a SAS System 1. Identify Desired Results 2. Determine form(s) of assessment 3. Design Instruction Standards, Concepts, Competencies Summative, Formative, Diagnostic, Benchmark Materials and Resources, Interventions

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Compare Old and New Bloom’s Taxonomy Original Evaluate Synthesis Analysis Application Comprehension Knowledge New Creating Evaluating Analyzing Applying Understanding Remembering

Technology Construction Tools Range of Use Higher Order Basic Skills Complexity Authenticity Real World Artificial Didactic Instructional Approach to Learning Constructivist Data Collection and Probeware Simulations and Modeling Online Research Problem Solving and Data Analysis eCommunications and Virtual Collaboration Expression and Visualization Document Creation/Publication Integrated Learning Systems Drill and Practice Coaching

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create 20% 80% Technology Construction Tools Online Research Data Collection and Probeware Simulations & Modeling eCommunications and Virtual Collaboration Expression and Visualization Document Creation/Publication Integrated Learning Systems Drill and Practice

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System 70 COMPONENTS OF A UNIT PLAN Alignments Big Ideas Concepts Competencies Related Resources Fair Assessment Lesson Plan Code Subject Grade level/course Title Objectives Essential Questions

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System 71 COMPONENTS OF A LESSON PLAN Essential Questions Duration Instructional Procedures Suggested Instructional Procedures Formative Assessment Related Resources Lesson Plan Code Subject Grade level/course Title Alignments Vocabulary Objectives

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System WHERETO (Wiggins and McTighe, 2005) W Ensure students understand WHERE the unit is headed and WHY H HOOK student in the beginning and HOLD their attention throughout E EQUIP students with necessary experiences, tools, knowledge and know-how to meet the performance targets R Provide students with numerous opportunities to RETHINK big ideas, REFLECT on progress and REVISE their work E Build in opportunities to EVALUATE progress and self-assess T Be TAILORED to reflect individual talents, interests, styles, and needs O Be ORGANIZED to optimize deep understanding to superficial converge

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Resources and Materials

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System 74 5 Elements of Materials & Resources Learning Progressions Units Lessons Materials and Resources Aligned to the Units and Lesson Plans Materials and Resources Aligned to the Other Circles

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Voluntary Model Curriculum What it is: Aligned to PA standards, concepts and competencies, assessment anchors, and eligible content The VMC will include: Learning Progressions – carefully sequenced set of building blocks that all students must master en route to mastering a more distant curricular aim Unit Plan – a segment of the learning progression focused on critical topic/theme Lesson Plan – a written guide that specifically outlines the intended learning outcomes 75

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Voluntary Model Curriculum What it is not: A complete year-long curriculum These are sample unit and lesson plans built upon selected learning progression 76

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System 77 Learning Progressions Grades K - 12 A carefully sequenced set of building blocks that all students must master en route to mastering a more distant curriculum aim Simply stated, they are building blocks spanning K-12 that show the sub-skills and prerequisites

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Interventions

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System The RtII Framework

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Differentiating Instruction for all students

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Differentiated Instruction  Respectful and meaningful tasks  Flexible grouping  Teacher/students collaborate  Teachers value student difference  Content critical Modifications  Changes the “what”  Changes what a student is expected to learn  Students may be taught grade level academic standards or the alternate standards  Students may be assessed with PSSA-M or PASA Accommodations  Changes the “how”  Does not change what a student is expected to learn. Curriculum remains the same  Students are taught to the grade level academic standards  Students are assessed by the PSSA with accommodations Key Principles

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System 4Sight Benchmark 82 Mac is in 7 th grade. Mac scored below basic on his last two 4Sight assessments. His strengths are in Data Analysis and Geometry. He needs to improve skills in Measurement, Algebra, Numbers & Operations…Mac’s teacher uses cooperative learning groups and provides manipulatives as needed. Moyer, Mac

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Reflection What else does Mac’s teacher need to consider? What does Mac need to know? What should Mac’s teacher do to help him learn this Big Idea (equivalency)?

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Special Education Overview SASIT 1 Training

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Admin Tools A collection of administrative tools for those users who will have administrative access to SAS User Management Content Submission Peer Review

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System My Profile The information provided in this section will be used to manage your SAS account: Manage personal information Identify professional interests Change a password

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Portal Time – My Profile Click on Teacher Tools Select My Profile

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System My ePortfolio A web-based, portable filing cabinet Create organizational folders Add resources Add to My ePortfolio Upload File Add Bookmark

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Portal Time – My ePortfolio Click on Teacher Tools Select My ePortfolio

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System My Website Develop a classroom website to enhance communication between students, parents, and colleagues Modify the site to reflect: Specific classes you teach Events relevant to your class or school Resources you want available for yourself, colleagues, students, and/or parents

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Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System “Every child by name reaching core academic proficiency in core academic disciplines regardless of zip code, economic status, race, ethnicity, or disability.” - Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System Office for Elementary and Secondary Education Diane Castelbuono, Deputy Secretary Bureau of Teaching and Learning Support Dr. Ed Vollbrecht, Director

Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.pde.state.pa.us Standards Aligned System 94 The mission of the Pennsylvania Department of Education is to lead and serve the educational community, to enable each individual to grow into an inspired, productive, fulfilled lifelong learner.