SAS - Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards Aligned System | SAS Updates

This 5-minute survey is 100% confidential. Participation is limited to educators at K-12 public schools in the U.S. Phones in Focus is a national research study led by University of Pennsylvania Professor Angela Duckworth and other researchers. Their aim is to give educators an opportunity to inform and improve school cell phone policies and their implementation. At the end of t...

This month, PDE, in collaboration with IU-13, conducted its annual PSA challenge for students in grades 9-12. This year's challenge was to demonstrate why being an organ donor is crucial using the theme, "The Power of One" to showcase how one organ donor can save up to eight lives and enhance the lives of 75 people through tissue donation. This year's winner from Altoona Area Hi...

Join us on June 17, at 1:00PM for a relaxed, interactive virtual session to explore Pennsylvania Educator Effectiveness Rating System (PEERS), the no-cost tool you can use to complete your Act 13 evaluations. June 17, 2026 1:00pmNo Cost With a modernized look and feel, PEERS is easy to navigate and use. Whether you’re a current user with questions or just curious about what PEER...

PaTTAN is hosting the 2026 Literacy Symposium: From Evidence to Action, June 16 - 18, 2026. This three-day virtual program learning series is designed to deepen educators’ understanding of literacy research and translate that knowledge into effective classroom and systems-level practice. Participants will be eligible for Act 48 and ASHA credit. Across the three days, participant...

Access to the E-Resources in POWER Library isFree with your PA library card or E-Card! As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, May is a perfect time to explore the moments, people, and ideas that shaped the nation. History isn’t just about dates—it’s about the choices and experiences that continue to influence our lives today. These resources offer a chance to loo...