1. Education Policy Leadership October 29, 2009 Dr. Gerald L
Education Policy Leadership October 29, Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak Secretary of Education Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

2. Pennsylvania’s Been Recognized
C.E.P. Report 2009
Early Childhood Education - Education Weekly
DQC (Data Quality Council) Policy Makers Awards
School Improvement – Adam Tanney 2

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4. Rendell Education Investments!
$3 billion since 2002 4

5. Federal and National Leadership
Investments through:
SFFS and Stimulus
ESEA Reauthorization
Race to the Top 5

6. NGA and CCSSO Leadership
National Standards
American Diploma Project
CCSSO’s Strategic Plan 6

7. Standards Aligned System
Our Vision
Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership (PIL)
Program Approvals
PASA’s Act 45 Course 7

8. Student Achievement Clear Standards Fair Assessments Interventions
In order to reach our vision, alignment is key…
Materials & Resources
Curriculum Framework
Instruction

9. Standards Aligned System
Our Vision
P.I.L.
Program Approvals
PASA’s Act 45 Course 9

10. Every student by name proficient in the core subjects
Graduates from high school, ready for college and career
Achieves high outcomes, regardless of background, “condition” or “circumstance”