• Workshop Pricing for 2023-2024 beginning July 1, 2023

  • • • Full day - $500

      • 1/2 day - $300

      • 10-day package - $4,500

      • If you book PD in your district prior to July 1, 2023, you will be charged the 2022-2023 rates ($400 per day and $250 Half day)

• Western PA Leaders' Summit @ Community College of Beaver County on March 10th from 9-2!  Register Here  

• Rural Arts Collaborative Save the Date - May 18 Registration will open soon! 

• The Science of Reading workshop with Dr. Kearns, Education Researcher - on March 17 from 9-12 at IU1; Registration is $50 per person  

• Future Ready Partnership Conference - Bringing business and education together on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM , IU1 McMurray Campus (former Peters Township Middle School), 625 East McMurray Road, McMurray, PA 15317. Registration is FREE! 

• CCBC Parent Night - March 15 at IU1 McMurray Campus for parents to learn more about CCBC  High School Academies

• ESSER Funding Status Report (ESSER Report) submission window will open Feburary 13, 2023 and close March 9, 2023.  

• Act 55 Summary 

  • • • Dual Enrollment Grants - Eligible school entities interested in applying must first indicate their interest between Friday, February 17, 2023, and Friday, February 24, 2023, by completing the form noted in the RFA, which is also available at https://forms.office.com/g/juEvYSas85 

        • • Dual enrollment: Requires each school district, CTC, and charter school to enter into an agreement with an institution of higher education to allow students to enroll in college coursework prior to high school graduation. Agreements must meet the requirements in the law. No later than July 31, 2023, and each year thereafter, schools must submit agreements and related data to PDE. 

      • High school transcripts: Beginning of the 2022-23 school year, requires an industry- recognized credential attained by a student be included on a student's transcript. 

      • Structured Literacy Program: Beginning in the 2022-23 school year, mandates the Department of Education (PDE) to establish a program of professional development and applied practice in the Structured Literacy Program for school personnel that includes in-class demonstration, modeling, and coaching support to improve reading and literacy outcomes. Each school entity professional development plan must include training in structured literacy, and each teacher preparation program must include training based on PDE developed reading literacy skill standards. 

• ChatGPT - a new AI chatbot that spits out long-form answers to just about any question in a way that sounds human; it is difficult to detect 

  • • ChatGPT is the hot topic right now, and it’s nice to find a discussion about it from a trusted source, right? Remake Learning, based in Pittsburgh, is hosting a virtual session next Tuesday, February 28 from 4:30-5:30pm. Our friend from Common Sense Education, Jennifer Ehehalt, along with her colleague Tali Horowitz, will lead the exploration and discussion of ChatGPT and its implications for educators.

      • • • Description and Registration here: https://remakelearning.org/opportunity/2023/02/28/lets-explore-chatgpt/

    • Will ChatGPT kill the student essay?

      • • Student put in parameters of 4 paragraph, 100 word essay.  Then tell it to use simplified words.  Then tell it to write it as a 10th grader would write it.  

    • A tool like ChatGPT may reshape teaching

    • https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/how-to-prevent-chatgpt-cheating  

• Vendor Partners for Statewide Pricing

  • • BrainPop; Canvas; CatchOn; Classcraft; Discovery Education Experience; Gaggle Safety Management; Newsela; Schoology; Sphero; Sketchup Pro; FortiClient Endpoint Protection; ViVi; Parago; Streamable Learning; EdPuzzle; New-O-Matic (Press4Kids); Class.com; Kami; ClickView; One to One Plus; Formative

• Save The Date March 10, 2023

  • Western Pennsylvania School Leaders Summit

• Save the Date March 17, 2023

  • Flyer

• Summer Learning

  • Summer Learning Interest Survey

• IU1 Induction Program

  • Induction Schedule

• Dual Enrollment

  • A school entity must weight credits earned through the agreement in a manner similar to Advanced Placement (AP) Program, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program or Cambridge advanced courses in the school entity's grading system, including both academic and technical courses. Course weighting is determined locally by school entities. 

• Chapter 49 Toolkit

  • PDESAS

  • Frequently Asked Questions 

  • SL training is required but not required for implementation

• PVAAS Updates

  • NEW!!  Roster Verification e-Learning released.  Check it out! 

  • Roster Verification Guide to Implementation 

  • RV Checklist

  • Roster Verification webpage updated with current dates, recordings, and webinar registration!

• Note: March 9 is the SSS Submission to PIMS.  We will be reaching out to you for communication to your LEAs!

• Professional Learning Webpage

• Newly added! Local Assessments & PVAAS Reporting

  • Professional Learning

    • Planning Ahead: Master Schedules Informed by Students’ Needs

Feb 27, 2023 – 1:00pm

• Customizing Course Selections to Ensure the Right Fit for Every Student

Mar 1, 2023 – 9:00am

• A Pathway to the Pathways – Using PVAAS to Better Inform the Graduation Pathways

Mar 14, 2023 – 1:00pm

Apr 5, 2023 – 9:00am

• What’s the Return? Evaluating and Reporting the Impact of Your Programs on Student Growth

Mar 30, 2023 – 1:00pm

Apr 12, 2023 – 9:00am

• New flyer for Local Assessments 

• CDT Updates

  • New Student Upload File Format 

  • New Student Upload File Template 

  • PDE is planning for the first operational administration of the CDT science to be in place in fall 2024:  

    • New Science Stds Assessment Transition Presentation (PSSA/Keystone/CDT)

    • CDT Science Transition to New Standards (CDT Only)

• FRCPP

  • CP Tip Jar

  • FRCPP Plans and Reports

  • Updates

• CPE Courses

  • CPE List

• AI resources

  • CHATGPT Guide for Parents

• PA Kindergarten Entry Inventory

  • PA KEI

  • Youtube Video

PA STEELS Standards Updates and Professional Learning Opportunities

PA STEELS Hub- This STEELS Hub provides educators with resources to implement and support the new standards. An implementation plan, developed by PDE, aims to ensure that all students have access to an education that prepares them to succeed and become lifelong learners. 

*NEW* Details Around State Assessments:

• • • Anticipated that Grade 5 will test in the 2025-26 SY

    • The anticipated plan is a full 2024-25 field test (grade 5). 

    • 2024-25 SY has NO grade 4 testing. Operational in 2025-26 SY. All is pending approval. 

Upcoming Professional Learning

SAVE THE DATE- April 18, 2023- Literacy Through Science (K-2)- Register here

• The new STEELS (Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability) Standards challenge educators to implement science instruction that is 3-Dimensional through the use of phenomena. In addition, many skills vital to learning to read are the same skills needed to comprehend science, such as prediction, cause & effect, understanding sequence, building background knowledge, and expanding on a rich vocabulary. Join us to learn more about how you can engage students in science through literacy to build these skills.

Virtual Field Trip Resource- Shared by Lisa Mauro from PETE & C- https://linktr.ee/tiffanyhood

PTC- L.A.U.N.C.H. Program for HS Girls- Deadline to apply is February 28th!

The L.A.U.N.C.H. program transforms the natural curiosity of high school girls, in grades 10 and 11, into a voice of leadership in the STEM industry. 

Learn More about  L.A.U.N.C.H.: a leadership in STEM program for girls in 10th and 11th grade (9 weeks-March/April/May)

There will be some new pieces this spring-including guest virtual sessions, a new book, “Boldy You” by Janet Phan, and some additional immersive experiences based on the interest of the cohort-just to name a few. 

"When I dare to be powerful - to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid." ~ Audre Lorde

SAVE THE DATE! 2023 STEM Summit 

2023 STEM Summit- Wednesday, March 19th!

Presented by the Pittsburgh Technology Council in partnership with the Readiness Institute at Penn State and Fortyx80. Scholarships are available for students to attend! 

We are inviting students, in grades 6-12 along with early college students, to engage with leaders across our region’s most innovative tech community. Students will participate in experiential learning opportunities at the Energy Innovation Center (EIC) and then travel by bus to get an inside look into the STEM industry through various tour stops. The STEM Summit will also feature a keynote speaker and exhibit tables hosted by several organizations.  

Computer Science Updates

Save the Date!  2023 CSforALL PA Summit- June 14-15, 2023 at PaTTAN Harrisburg and online

Smore Flyer- 2023 CSforALL PA Summit

Remake Learning Event to Join!

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

4:30pm-5:30pm

Let's Explore ChatGPT

For this virtual event, our speakers will provide insights into the capabilities of ChatGPT, a cutting-edge language model developed by OpenAI. Come discover how this technology can revolutionize the way students learn and interact with information. During this session, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in discussions and explore real-world examples of ChatGPT being used in K-12 education. Register now to secure your spot and take the first step in harnessing the power of ChatGPT for the benefit of our future generations. 

Remake Learning Days!

In southwestern PA and across the Commonwealth, RLD takes off May 4 and lasts through May 23. Here are ways you can get involved!

ACROSS PA

discoverED returns on May 2 to kick off RLD PA!

1st and 2nd grade classrooms across Pennsylvania are invited to participate in discoverED 2023! Learn more and sign up here: https://www.fcasd.edu/discovered

Career Ready PA Backpack Challenge 

Learn more: https://remakelearningdays.org/pa-career-ready/

ACROSS SOUTHWESTERN PA

EVENT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Tuesday, February 28th

1. Watch Tutorial Video  - how to submit an event 

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/9TnGJiOl9YB4w40k9EKDu9KwqSfVqRRAWuqBXN5F7l4ohcvcMmb1u4v9-igl2841.FC5i7O_xg3gkyf8U

Passcode: K*KpQ6q.

2. Collect all of the information you need for your event submission 

3. Submit Your Event Here: https://remakelearningdays.org/event-submission/

Apply for a Mini-Grant

POP-UP EVENTS

Encourage colleagues around the world to join you in hosting a RLD event for their community. Learn more here.

Check out these awesome events scheduled for the IU1 Region!

• May 10, 2023- A Night for Remake Learning: Ignite Curiosity, Collaborate, Innovate, Learn & Explore- Burgettstown Area School District

• May 17, 2023-Dive into Remake Learning- Frazier Elementary School

• May 19, 2023- Full STEAM Ahead!- California Area School District

• May 21, 2023- Pike Days Paint Out: Chalkhill- Touchstone Center for Crafts

• May 21, 2023- Pike Days Paint Out: Brownsville- Touchstone Center for Crafts

2023 conferences - save the date! 

Student Opportunities

• BACK AGAIN! Camp Tech 2023 at W&J College and Waynesburg University - https://sites.google.com/iu1.org/iu1camptech/home
  
  

• JOIN US! Media and Design Competition - still time to register to participate, projects due March 8th: https://sites.google.com/iu1.org/innovationanddesign/student-programs 

• Range Resources Scholarship now OPEN! - $2,000 

  • https://forms.gle/byidzj3eRJCKq9Ex5 

• EQT Energize your Education Scholarship - $10,000

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