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
CATS System Update
The Career and Technical Education System (CATS) serves as the official record of a school entity’ss approved career and technical education program and is used to verify the data which… Read More
Intent to Participate as a Receiving School Pursuant to Act 85 of 2012
Act 85 of 2012 created the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit program, which enables eligible students, who reside within the attendance boundaries of a low-achieving school, to apply for a scholarship… Read More
2012 AYP Data Corrections
On July 23, 2012, school districts and schools were able to access Preliminary District Student Data Files at www.drc-web.com/reportdelivery and the Preliminary AYP System at www.drc-web.com/aypappeals. Due to continued concerns… Read More