Educational Programs Update
September 2022
Ice House Entrepreneurship Program @ Forest Area
The Ice House Entrepreneurship Program offers four different versions, each slightly modified to fit specific groups. The basic concepts are the same. You can learn more about each here.
Gary Schoeniger, Founder & CEO
Meeting Time Updates & POC
Act 13 Overview with PAETAP Resources
PSSA Report Dates
October 3, 2022 – Individual Student Reports Arrive
October 10, 2022 – District and School Summary Reports Available
PVAAS
Return of Teacher-Specific Data: Fall 2022!
1-Year Teacher-Specific Growth Measure
Not included in Act 13 evaluations (need 3-year average)
% Proficient/ Advanced
Included as a Teacher-Specific Achievement Measure for Act 13
LEAs may use the PVAAS calculation or handle their own calculations locally
- Act 13=10% for Teacher Specific Data
- Teacher Specific data includes: PVAAS Growth, % P/A, and IEP Goals Progress.
- Teachers will not have PVAAS Growth until 2024 (3 yr. trend) so % P/A=5% and IEP Goals Progress=5%. If a LEA has an N count of 11 and teachers do not have 11, the IEP Goals Progress will be 10%
- If an LEA did not roster 3rd grade, will not have P/A%
NEW RESOURCE! Teacher Flip-It
PA Teacher Flip-It PDF late Sept. or early Oct.
Print copies for teachers mailed to District Superintendents
Number based on Fall 2019 teacher reporting
Electronic Flip-Its under development
Webinar AnnounceSign up for the PVAAS/K-12 webinars: https://www.education.pa.gov/K-12/Assessment%20and%20Accountability/PVAAS/ProfLearning/Pages/SY2223ProfessionalLearning.aspx
Sign up for the roster verification webinars:
https://www.education.pa.gov/K-12/Assessment%20and%20Accountability/PVAAS/Roster/Pages/default.aspxments
Act 158 and IEP Goals
Act 158 Pathway #4 FAQ
Q: May a PSAT10 score satisfy the criterion under the Alternative Assessment Pathway?
A: Yes. For the purposes of meeting this criterion under the Alternative Assessment Pathway, a score of 970 or better on the PSAT 10 is the same as achieving a score of 970 or better on the PSAT/NMSQT.
NOTE: A score in the PSAT 8/9 may not be utilized to satisfy this pathway as it is a different exam.
Act 55 TWO Score Keystone Composite
- Go to pdesas.org
- Instruction
- Act 158 Pathway Toolkit
- Check out: New and Noteworthy, 2 Score Keystone Composite, NEW Pathway & GraphicGraduation Trail Infographic- "A Student's Journey"
- College Readiness vs Graduation Requirements
IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER: In order to graduate using the Two Score Composite, a student MUST have a nonnumerical score. Students may retest but the retest score can NOT replace the nonnumerical score. The retest can replace the 2 scores not exempted (number scores).
Accessing the Pathway to Graduation Tool (Directions)
Fall Webinar- Sept. 27th from 11-12pm
Let's Practice with Scenarios
5 Year Requirement for Principalship- WAIVED!
Recent Chapter 49 changes:
PDE will issue Administrative Certificates to persons who have a minimum of 3 years of satisfactory instructional or student support experience completed in a public or private PK-12 school or accredited institution of higher education and have completed an approved program of graduate study, approved alternative program, or completed the alternative route in accordance with 24 P.S. 1207.1(d) of the act (24 P.S. § 1207.1(d)) preparing the applicant to direct, operate, supervise and administer the organizational and general educational activities of a school. [49.121 Administrative Certificate]
Applicants shall be recommended by the preparing institution or alternative program provider in which the program was completed. [49.121 Administrative Certificate]
Comp. Planning Tip Jar
Act 55 (Act 45 and 48 extention)
PAYS Data
- County and State Results
- Social and Emotional Health
- Community and School Climate
- Risk and Protective Factors
Educational Environment Surveys
Survey Information SMORE
Steelers STEM Powering Pittsburgh: Interest Survey
Please share this opportunity with high school science educators, STEM/Robotics teachers, Tech Ed, instructional coaches, etc.
Regional Competition @ RIU#6 October 28
Statewide Finals @ Steelers Stadium November 9
Registration Link is Now Open!
If we would participate in this competition, the regional competition would be held face-to-face at the IU mid/later October. The winning team at each IU would then go on to compete at the Regional Competition at Acrisure Stadium on November 9.
Governor STEM Competition - Registration is Open
- Governor STEM Competition - Open to 9th-12th High School Students
- Regional Showcase @ RIU#6 January 30, 2023
- Statewide Competition (hybrid), Top 20 will attend in-person finals in Spring 2023
- Registration NOW open!
STEAM Lending Library *NEW ITEMS*
STEAM Lending Library materials- Sign out
*FREE Learning Opportunity about New PA Science Standards*
Wondering how to prepare your district for the new PA Science Standards? IU6 is excited to partner with the Next Generation Science Exemplar (NGSX) program to host a workshop designed for District Administrators and Instructional Leaders. This experience helps district teams identify what needs to be in place to help science education become a reality for all students.
- Who: District teams of 2-4 including at least 1 district level administrator
- Where: Riverview Intermediate Unit 6, 270 Mayfield Rd, Clarion, PA 16214
- When: October 26 & 27
- Cost: This is a FREE grant funded opportunity!
- Click Here to Register a District Team
Back to School Messages from our Partners
EVERFI -- Carly Taylor
Do you teach Financial Education, STEM & Career Readiness, Social Emotional Learning, Health & Wellness, Early Academic Readiness, and/or Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion? Take a look at EVERFI's K-12 Learning Resources course catalog (pg.2) and quick start guide for standards aligned digital lessons and resources available to school and students free of charge.
Common Sense Education
1. Check out the new back-to-school landing page where educators can find helpful, customizable templates, a roundup of the best edtech tools, and a checklist to foster healthy tech and media use in the classroom.
2. Consider sharing these family conversation starters to help students and their families talk meaningfully about SEL in their digital lives.
3. Did you know Common Sense Media offers tips via text to families with children ages 3-11? Consider sharing these resources at a back-to-school night or upcoming open house. Common Sense Media Tips via Text.
Contact Ed. Programs for YOUR PD Needs
Kelsi Boyles, kboyles@riu6.org
Ben Brobst bbrobst@riu6.org
Email: swolbert@riu6.org
Website: riu6.org
Phone: 814-226-7103
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiverviewIU6/
Twitter: @riverviewiu6