http://www.pdesas.org/The Pennsylvania Standards Aligned System (SAS) is a collaborative product of research and good practice that identifies six distinct elements which, if utilized together, will provide schools and districts a common framework for continuous school and district enhancement and improvement.en-usSat, 04 Feb 2012 00:58:30 GMT120http://www.pdesas.org/Main/News/399873http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2012/1/27/399873/content.aspxThe Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Program recognizes excellence in teaching by honoring K-12 teachers in education who have made outstanding academic contributions to Pennsylvania's school-aged children.  Click here to learn more about the selection process and download an application form.  Deadline for receipt of applications for the Teacher of the Year 2013 is February 29, 2012. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:28:00 GMThttp://www.pdesas.org/Main/News/391979http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2012/1/4/391979/content.aspxGrant application readers are being recruited for the pre-application phase of the Keystones to Opportunity (KtO) Grant.  Applicants will be required to show experience in literacy, and priority will be given to applicants versed in early education, school processes and/or school improvement.  Applications are available in the Digital Content Repository of the KtO Professional Learning Community.  Contact Jo Beth McKee at jobmckee@pa.gov for more information.  Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:55:00 GMThttp://www.pdesas.org/Main/News/390391http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2011/12/20/390391/content.aspxThe Keystones to Opportunity Initiative has added a NEW fill-in Local Literacy Needs Assessment to the resources available within the Instruction element of the SAS portal. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:34:00 GMThttp://www.pdesas.org/Main/News/387268http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2011/12/6/387268/content.aspxOn Monday, December 5th at the Keystone Awards of Excellence Ceremony at the SAS Institute, Tricia Miller was named PA’s 2012 Teacher of the Year. Tricia is a literacy coach at Penns Valley High School in the Penns Valley School District. Congratulations, Tricia! Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:26:00 GMThttp://www.pdesas.org/Main/News/385170http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2011/12/2/385170/content.aspxThrough the support of the Gates Foundation, PA educators from across the state have developed a set of reading and writing tasks based upon the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies and Science and Technical Subjects.  These Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC) teacher-ready lessons are available in SAS.   Click here to learn more: LDC Overview LDC Frequently Asked Questions  Click here to view a short video to learn ...Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:21:00 GMThttp://www.pdesas.org/Main/News/380872http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2011/11/18/380872/content.aspxThe Pennsylvania Department of Education has received a Gates Momentum grant to support the development of statewide policy, tools and processes to evaluate teachers and principals in which student achievement is a significant factor affecting performance ratings. This has resulted in the initiation of the Teacher Evaluation Project which will comprise of several pilot studies.  The goal of the Teacher Evaluation Project is to develop a teacher effectiveness model that will reform the way w...Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:06:00 GMThttp://www.pdesas.org/Main/News/372706http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2011/10/31/372706/content.aspxThe Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content document for Civics and Government is now available on SAS at this link http://www.pdesas.org/Standard/KeystoneDownloadsMon, 31 Oct 2011 11:22:00 GMThttp://www.pdesas.org/Main/News/372697http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2011/10/31/372697/content.aspxKeystones to Opportunity Grant (Striving Readers) documents and PA Comprehensive Literacy Plan are now available on the Keystones to Opportunity PLC at http://pdesas.org/module/communicate/PLCDashboard.aspx?cid=353Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:50:00 GMThttp://www.pdesas.org/Main/News/361702http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2011/10/1/361702/content.aspxCongratulations to the SAS Model Districts: Catasauqua, Gateway, Haverford, Hermitage, Mechanicsburg,  Milton, North Schuylkill, Palisades, and Waynesboro Area.Sat, 01 Oct 2011 11:36:00 GMThttp://www.pdesas.org/Main/News/355510http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2011/9/16/355510/content.aspxThe SAS Fall 2011 professional development calendar is now posted.  To view the available trainings, please click here or visit http://www.pdesas.org/training/trainingevents.aspx. To register for a session, please visit the IU 5 website at http://www.iu5.org/Pages/default.aspx.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:55:00 GMThttp://www.pdesas.org/Main/News/339319http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2011/8/1/339319/content.aspx SAS Model District PDE is offering an exciting opportunity for districts to become SAS Model Districts. Click here to view a brief podcast, learn more about the project, and download an application.Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:06:00 GMThttp://www.pdesas.org/Main/News/314179http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2011/5/12/314179/content.aspxThere are currently 14 free professional development courses available in the SAS PD Center.  Pennsylvania educators are eligible to receive Act 48 credit upon successful course completion. To register for courses and to view full course descriptions, locate the PD Center in Teacher Tools and click on the Class Registration tab.  You are able to read a summary description of each course and preview all of the assignments prior to registering. The courses available include: SASPD_01: D...Thu, 12 May 2011 15:26:00 GMThttp://www.pdesas.org/Main/News/313158http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2011/5/9/313158/content.aspxPennsylvania Department of Education2011 PSSA Results Release TimelineImportant Dates Relative to Availability and Parent Alert   May 12 – May 18: DRC attribution window schools/districts review student participation data to ensure that all attributions are correct.  This will ensure accurate AYP designation.   June 10: Individual Student Performance Files are available at www.drc-web.com/reportdelivery.   Printable parent letters (PDF) for the ...Mon, 09 May 2011 15:14:00 GMThttp://www.pdesas.org/Main/News/310658http://websites.pdesas.org/helpdesk/2011/5/4/310658/content.aspxTo view a PDE podcast updating information on the Keystone Exams, go to http://video.paiunet.org/ and choose PDE podcasts in the drop down menu on the right.  Click on the title, “ Spring 2011 Keystone Exams Program Overview”  to watch the short video. 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