The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is providing an opportunity for local education agencies (LEA) to attend an online workshop which will address how the Pennsylvania Information Management System (PIMS) data accurately reflects a snapshot of the LEA prior to administration of state assessments.  Accurate PIMS data will ensure that the best possible pre-code labels are available for the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA), Keystone Exams and Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners (ACCESS for ELLs) assessments.  

PDE will be offering webinar presentations via GoToMeeting™ during the month of November. PDE and its PSSA testing contractor, Data Recognition Corporation, will present this workshop.  

To register, go to the link provided for each session:         

Nov. 14, 2012
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/665328346

Nov. 14, 2012
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/711004578

Nov. 15, 2012
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/168371506

Nov. 15, 2012
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/581736258

A recording of the webinar, along with the accompanying PowerPoint, will be posted on the eDirect website after the last session occurs. Access eDirect at:  https://pa.drcedirect.com/.

For more information, contact the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Assessment and Accountability, at 717-265-7655 or go to: www.education.state.pa.us.