April 27, 2022
Jenny Lent
Special Education Certification Program - Open House May 4 virtually from 4-5 pm
Accelerated Learning Professional Development - 2-day training
PDE has hired a national consultant to train IUs to deliver a 2-day accelerated learning training this summer/fall. PDE is encouraging all school teams to attend this training in teams (teams include principals, curriculum, and lead teachers)
Additional information will be forthcoming
ESSER updates
ESSER Data Collection due April 29 in PIMS
ARP ESSER corrections due to regional coordinator by May 13
PIL/NISL Act 45 Information
All courses have been revised so anyone can retake a course and receive credit again!
New courses include Deeper Learning, Equity for All Students, and Action Learning
Act 13 mandates that newly hired administrators enroll within the first 6 months after they are hired in the Act 13 course
Questions? Contact Dean Casello at 412-394-5752 or dean.casello@aiu3.net
School Improvement Plans for ATSI and TSI schools are due June 30, 2022
Title I schoolwide schools - schoolwide plans are due in the FRCPP. Undesignated schools are due by September 1, 2022.
Current legislation
PAIU opposes current proposed school choice legislation for students to take money from public school to send them to any private school of their choice; it may pass the House but unsure of where it will go from there
Charter School Reform - IRRC passed Charter School Reform but now General Assembly can weigh in over next 60 days; may be stalled for several months and can be used as negotiation for the budget; PAIU supports charter school reform regulations
Tech Tools
ClassIntercom - shared responsibility for social media posts
ClassroomScreen.com - 13 widgets at your fingertips (timer, QR codes, etc.)
Docusign now integrates with Zoom
Streamable Learning - integrate field trips and live streamable content
2022-2023 PBIS Cohorts - all trainings will be held at IU1 Central Office and not in your school buildings
Instructional Coaching Supports through The Professional Institute for Instructional Coaching (TPIIC) - formerly PIIC
Ron Gallagher
Roster Verification
PDE PVAAS Roster Verification webpage - includes links to:
Roster Verification Dates
LEA Preview Phase April 27 - May 6 - Demo
Teacher Verification Phase May 7 - 20
School Administrator Verification Phase May 21 - June 3
LEA Verification Phase June 4 - 24
PVAAS updates:
Student projections are updated, including for 2nd graders
Newly redesigned Diagnostic Reports
PEERS will be the exclusive home of the Act 13 Excel forms.
Pre-apprenticeships must be connected to an apprenticeship
Service Learning, Industry Based Credentials, and Guarantee of Full Time Employment is easiest path for students that are struggling.
ACT 158 Update:
Only students in a CTE program can complete the industry-based competency certification.
Comprehensive Planning Updates
Bus Evacuation Report*
Due April 29, 2022
May 1, 2022
School Reconfigurations
Due July 31, 2022
Bullying Policy Report*
Due July 31, 2022
Fire Drill & Security Drill Report*
Due July 31, 2022
Safe Schools Annual Report*
Due July 31, 2022
Assessment Updates
New extension testing windows:
April 18 – April 29 English Language Arts PSSA
May 2 – May 27 Math, Science, and Make-Up PSSA
May 9 – June 1 Keystone Exams
All PSSA materials should now be inventoried and shipped for return by May 27, 2022.
All Keystone Exam materials should now be inventoried and shipped for return by June 1, 2022.
Esports
Spring Rocket League Tournament will be held in May.
IU1 Summer Institute
PDE Assessment Results webinar
In our continuing efforts to assist educators and school communities in interpreting the 2021-22 assessment results, PDE is offering the following informational opportunities for school leaders: 2022 Accountability Q&A
PDE Content Advisors
Nick Slotterback PE/Health advisor: Survey for free PE/Health PD for 2022-2023 school year.
Resources
EdCorps-22-23 Applications Are Open due by April 29, 2022
Code.org has relaxed PD scholarship opportunities (everyone can attend!).
Link to apply to summer PD ( Allegheny IU)
Alyssa Moore
*NEW* PA Integrated Science Standards Regional
Supports & Resources
Environmental Education: MWEE (Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience) IU1 will be holding a MWEE Workshop in August! Stipends will be available for teachers who attend. Details and registration coming soon.
Engineering by Design- PDE has paid for all PA educators to access this K-12 PA Science Standards-aligned curriculum
Engineering is Elementary- Great, quality curriculum (with a cost) however PD is provided free by IU1 facilitators.
STEM Lending Library - PreK-12 resources and tools for all regional educators to borrow at no cost- PD is required
STEM Toolkit - Resources for PA educators authored and curated by PA educators
StartSOLE - Project-Based and Inquiry Learning Tool available and applicable for every student, every subject area, every classroom.
Implementation of New Standards:
Year 1: 2022-2023
Year 2: 2023-2024
Year 3: 2024-2025
Year 4: State Assessment 2025-2026 (Spring '26 will be first measure/assessment)- Until this point, students will still take the Keystone Biology State Assessment
Consider using this sample/draft Implementation Plan
Intermediate Unit 1 Summer Institute
August 3-4, 2022
There will be offerings centered around the Science Standards, 3 Dimensional Teaching and Learning, and Phenomenon Driven Instruction. Stay tuned for more details!
June 15- Administrator Lunch and Learn- 11 am
Computer Science Professional Learning Opportunity
CMU CS Academy: CS1
CMU's novel, teacher-led, online, and interactive high school computer science curriculum that is entirely FREE!
Features include: Python Programming, Graphics and Animation, Browser-based environment, interactive notes, autograded exercises, anti-plagiarism features, ongoing PD and support
CS Academy Spring Workshop with IU1
Day 1: May 4, 2022
Day 2: May 11, 2022
WQED/ PBS Future Jobs- Opportunity for MS/HS Students
Pizza Party - Book a Future Jobs Screening/Pizza Party and students receive a certificate of completion (artifact) for Career Ready Portfolio
FYI: Future Jobs - Opportunities in Manufacturing - *NEW* as of October 5
EdCorps 22-23 Applications are Open! Deadline: Friday, April 29, 2022
Do you want to run a student-run business next year?
EdCorps Applications for the ‘22-’23 school year are NOW OPEN!
https://mailchi.mp/4b37d01b65f1/edcorps-22-23-applications-are-open?e=024e283a01
The 2022 STEM Summit is a one-day, in-person event designed to showcase the diverse array of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math related careers that are available in Pittsburgh and the surrounding region.
Happening Tomorrow!
The 2022 STEM Summit
April 28, 2022
8:00-2:30pm
Energy Innovation Center, Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Register here: https://www.pghtech.org/events/STEM2022
STEMATHON 2022
Connect with Others Passionate about STEM in an Energizing, Face-to-Face Environment!
STEMATHON returns to an in-person setting, hosted in the fabulous learning spaces of Lincoln IU12. You’ll see smiling faces, have the chance to connect for meaningful conversations, interact collaboratively with others during live sessions, and EXPERIENCE STEM learning in multimodalities each day.
Those who are only able to be virtual will have access to presentations as well!
Informative Sessions with Connections for Your Classrooms
At STEMATHON 2022, we hope to elevate your levels of understanding in many realms of STEM education. Our breakout sessions will honor our conference theme, facilitated by STEM teachers, coaches, and experts from both regional schools and organizations specializing in STEM learning. You can look forward to sessions that represent STEM Career Readiness (Career Connections & Workforce Development), Equity in STEM, STEM & CS Integration & Curriculum Development, Partnerships for STEM Success, Creative Approaches for STEM & CS Learning, and STEM Education Leadership & Change.
Quick & Easy Registration Process
Registration for STEMATHON is on our website. Your district has the option of paying with a purchase order if preferred. Early bird registration ends June 1st!
Questions about Registration?
Email the STEMATHON Design Team: stem@iu13.org.
STEMATHON 2022 is an event you don’t want to miss. Grab early bird pricing and register today!
PLTW Grant Opportunity
The PLTW Grant Opportunity is a 3-year grant that covers the first two years of the Participation Fee and up to 24 training seats for our PreK-5 Launch Program and 6 core training seats for our 6-8 Gateway Program as well as the high school engineering, computer science and biomedical science programs.
PLTW Grant Opportunity - Nation Wide UPDATED 3.7.22 (2) (2).pdfRemake Learning Updates
RLD-CareerReadyPA_2022Events_r2-2.pdfRemake Learning Days!
Remake Learning Days, the innovative learning festival for families and youth taking place in 17 regions across the United States in the coming weeks. Remake Learning Days festivals across Pennsylvania and West Virginia begin on May 12th!
Building off of a successful partnership last year with the PA Department of Education, we will once again offer the Career Ready PA Backpack Challenge. As part of the challenge, students across PA participating in an event eligible for the backpack challenge can obtain an artifact for their career portfolio!
Schools interested in participating in the Backpack Challenge must sign up by April 30th via this link.
Still want to submit an event? Go here to create an account and add your event to the map!
IU1 Region Hosts:
California Area School District- Middle School & Elementary School
Brownsville Area School District
Intermediate Unit 1- Laboratory Campus
Touchstone Center for Crafts
Something to Read- From the Blog
Are you a Member of the Remake Learning Network?
Although your district may be a member, it is always great to add yourself as an individual.
Click here to add yourself to the network, it's FREE!- please share with all of your district teachers as well.
Questions about Remake Learning? Contact Alyssa Moore, alyssa.moore@iu1.org or alyssa@remakelearning.org
Rob Baier
Penn State Behrend Math Conference
Final Conference Brochure 2022.pdf2022 PCTM Conference
PCTM Pre Conference 2022.pdfDave Dunham
EL Updates
Update to identification procedure
Due to a flaw in the logic for identifying second semester kindergarten students using the WIDA Screener for Kindergarten and the WIDA K MODEL, it was necessary to update the cutoff tables in the K-12 identification procedure. The previous cutoff required that a student receive an oral language composite below 5.0 AND a literacy composite below 4.2 to be identified as an EL. This has been updated to require that the student receive an oral language composite score below 5.0 OR a literacy composite below 4.2 to be identified as an EL. The newest revision of the document has been posted to the EL webpage with a revision date of April, 2022.
GTT Reports
The Department discontinued the publication of Growth-to-Target (GTT) Reports in 2020. The data office at PDE will be producing reports that will contain the growth target and growth achieved along with other data for each EL included in accountability calculations. The completion date for the new reports is not available at this time. The field will be notified when they are available.
For any questions related to policies or guidance, please feel free to contact a member of the EL team at PDE – Bob Measel (romeasel@pa.gov) or Julia Hutton (juhutton@pa.gov).
SARAH D'URZO - https://sites.google.com/iu1.org/innovationanddesign/home
SMART Start Internship Flyer 2022.pdfStudent Mentoring and Range Training (SMART) Start
Range Resources is proud to announce the launch of its newest program, Student Mentoring and Range Training (SMART) Start. This program is in partnership with our Multi-Ethnic Employee Resource Group (MERG) and aims at pairing a diverse group of high school interns in grades 11 and 12 with a diverse group of Range employees to offer a unique learning experience within the energy sector. This paid internship will give students the opportunity to learn from industry professionals and gain insight into professional career paths at Range.
Interns typically work 10-20 hours per week and will be paired with mentors in their area of interest. Selected finalists will be required to participate in an interview with human resources and/or the hiring manager. Interns may be placed in one of the following fields or departments: Information Technology, Supply Chain, Communications, Human Resources, Safety and Environmental, Land, Geoscience or Engineering.
Students must be at least 16 years of age and the deadline to apply is May 18, 2022. Please visit. www.rangeresources.com/smartstart to apply.
Please email SMARTstart@rangeresources.com if you have any questions.
Camp Tech 2022 Flyer.pdfCamp Tech 2022
Registration is now open: https://sites.google.com/iu1.org/iu1camptech/home
Camp Tech is a summer camp for students entering grades 3-8 in the fall of 2022. Students will explore science, technology, engineering, math, computer science and more with new and innovative technology! This summer there will be both virtual and a face to face option available for students!
This face to face Camp Tech will be held at W&J College and Waynesburg University, students who attend the onsite camp will be required to follow CDC guidelines and those recommended by the College/University. Cleaning supplies and hand sanitizers will be available for teachers and students. Mask breaks (for students who choose to wear a mask) and time outside (weather dependent) will be scheduled throughout the day.
Innovation Showcase
Register today at: https://forms.gle/xcjGsGV5jDQg2U4s5
Join IU1 and schools from around Southwestern Pennsylvania, Northern West Virginia, and Ohio as they showcase their 2021-2022 Innovation Grant success at the Annual Innovation Showcase (virtual for 2022)! Hear from a panel of Innovation Grant Recipients on their success, grant writing, and more!
Date: May 18, 2022
Time: 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Professional Development Opportunities
Fab Lab: Working with Resin and Digital Fabrication
Register at: Fab Lab and Resin Design
Trust Arts Education
April 23, 9 am - 12 pm (rescheduled from March 12) for K12 educators – ACT 48 credit available, Cost $15
Hi-Tech, Bye-Tech: Pros and Cons of Digital Technology in the Classroom
May 14, 9 am -12 pm, for K12 educators – ACT 48 credit available, cost $15
African "Praise Poetry": A poetry and performance workshop
May 14, 4 pm - 6 pm, For adults and high school students, cost $25
Fallingwater
virtual field trips and family field trips are still popular options, all of which we’re offering for free through our WIOBY program. Please reach out to Amy Humbert (copied here) if you’re interested.
We’re continuing to offer Virtual Summer Camps
Contact: Ashley Andrykovitch, aandrykovitch@paconserve.org
Presenters:
The Aldrin Foundation