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Pennsylvania Department of Education. Local News. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Few air views on school plans Nov 15, 2007
The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires districts to have the hearings in order to qualify for any kind of reimbursement. After a presentation about plans for Kennedy Elementary, which with the $12. (Scranton Times, PA)
Autism rates on the increase Nov 15, 2007
Statistics show autism growth Statistics compiled by the Pennsylvania Department of Education demonstrate the alarming growth of autism diagnoses. Statewide, the number of students (preschoolers in early intervention programs as well as students attending public or charter schools through age 21) with autism increased twentyfold in little more than a decade -- from 498 in 1993-94 to 10,315 in 2005-2006. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sayre Area School District: Board approves ‘Common Cents' initiative; Program to explore possible shared services with neighboring districts ... Sayre Elks honor veterans at Tioga Nursing ... Town of Barton: Council approves 2008 budget; Spending plan contains less than half-percent tax hike ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Tuesday, November 13, 2007 Pictured here are Sayre High School's students of the month for October, recognized by Principal Sam Cessna at Monday night's school board meeting. They are, from left, Mollie Robinson, seventh grade; Alex Lyons, eighth grade; Katie Sealander, 11th grade; and Luke Skerpon, 12th grade.Photo by Amanda Baird Sayre Area School District: Board approves ‘Common Cents' initiative; Program to explore possible shared services with neighboring districts Nov 13, 2007
District Superintendent Dean Hosterman explained that Common Cents is an initiative developed by Gov. Ed Rendell and the Pennsylvania Department of Education in which PDE will put forth 1 million to send consultants into accepted school districts to study those districts' current operations and suggest ways to share certain services with neighboring districts to streamline those operations and save money. We already use a lot of shared services, said Hosterman, who cited student transportation... (Sayre Evening Times, PA)
Some districts struggle to provide ESL Nov 9, 2007
"The Pennsylvania Department of Education guidelines issued in their basic education circulars make it clear that a school district enrolling children can make no inquiry as to an individual's immigration status," says Eric Forsyth, director of administrative services for the East Stroudsburg School District. While the district has no data to substantiate experts' data, East Stroudsburg works to meet other challenges it sees. (Pennsylvania Northeast Business Journal, PA)
CASD outlines ‘vision for change' at career center Nov 2, 2007
n Possible recertification of FCCTC programs by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The CASD does not think that should be necessary. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Athens Area School District: Officials pleased with latest PSSA results Oct 25, 2007
PDE (Pennsylvania Department of Education) has added a new community' titled Standards Aligned Systems on their Education Hub. The purpose of Standards Aligned Systems is to aid in continual school and district improvement. (Sayre Evening Times, PA)
Pennsylvania First Lady Urges Students to Become Leaders Oct 23, 2007
PennCORD is a coalition led by the Governor's Office of the First Lady, the National Constitution Center, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. It represents a unique union of educational, advocacy and governmental organizations that are committed to improving civic learning for Pennsylvania students in grade K-12. (PR Newswire)
Free career development classes Oct 20, 2007
The program is sponsored by Mount Aloysius College and is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education Bureau of Career and Technical Education. All services are free and confidential. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Three-year teachers' contract OK'd Oct 18, 2007
4 percent, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Education Web site. Another potential cost-saving device in the contract is the early retirement incentive, which will be offered if 10 teachers or more decide to retire at the end of the school year. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Milton nixes state proposal Oct 18, 2007
No motion was made to approve the Pennsylvania Department of Education Shared Services/Common Cents Initiative. Superintendent Dr. William Clark did not support the offer. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Teachers walk the line Oct 16, 2007
It will take a day or two for the Pennsylvania Department of Education to notify the union how long the strike can last, he said. Unofficial consensus is 14 to 16 days, maximum. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Clear backpacks 'no longer an item of discussion' Oct 11, 2007
In other business, the board accepted a Classrooms for the Future grant of $457,470 for the district's technology initiative from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Friday is a districtwide in-service day for staff technology training. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Suspended teacher appears in front of judge, no longer deemed a threat Oct 5, 2007
Holdren will remain on unpaid suspension until the Pennsylvania Department of Education rules how the conviction affects her certifications. jconmy@citizensvoice. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
State initiative can help schools cut costs Oct 4, 2007
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has allotted $1 million to the "Common Cents" program, which promotes shared services within intermediate units and with nearby intermediate in order to save money. "I plan to research this immediately. It's something I would like us to pursue," said Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18 human resources director Russ Bigus. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
District working for state funding Sep 28, 2007
Dallara explained that the state has a pool of money from which it pays career-tech centers and comprehensive high schools a per-pupil reimbursement for students who take courses that are pproved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Schools must offer a minimum of eight career-tech courses to qualify. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Somerset Area School Board seeks changes in funding allocations Sep 26, 2007
Shaulis contacted the Pennsylvania Department of Education to find out why the subsidy formula is inequitable. I don t know why this has been going on for so long, he said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
HHS To Benefit From Major Technology Grant Sep 21, 2007
The more than 366 thousand grant, entitled lassrooms for the Future is through the Pennsylvania Department of Education. It'll allow for the purchase of more computers, projectors, smart boards, etc. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
Board mulls steps to meet standards Sep 20, 2007
Last year, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, which is responsible for monitoring adequate yearly progress, required 45 percent of juniors to score in the proficient or advanced range in mathematics on the PSSAs, and 58. 7 percent of them did so, Ostrum said. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Mom makes mad dash for door after guilty verdict Sep 20, 2007 Letter to the editor/East: What's best for Penn Hills taxpayers? Sep 13, 2007 Sayre Area School District: District to hire ‘Classrooms for the Future' coach Sep 11, 2007 State changes teaching guidelines Sep 5, 2007 School Board member returning donation Sep 5, 2007 Lone red mark irritates district Sep 5, 2007 LCCC's master plan reshapes Nanticoke Sep 5, 2007 Here's a look at how county schools fared Sep 3, 2007 Seven miss PSSA targets Aug 30, 2007 Eagles and Steelers Join Forces in Pennsylvania's Fight Against Childhood Obesity Aug 27, 2007 Resident Questions CFs Low Band Participation Aug 24, 2007 Bill would limit funding to cyber schools Aug 18, 2007 Report Lists School Misbehaviors Aug 16, 2007 Educating low-income children is seldom a question of finances Aug 9, 2007 LCCC raises more than $1 million in a year Aug 8, 2007 Drawing Comparisons Aug 4, 2007 Lottery won't be needed to place Duquesne high school students Aug 2, 2007 Pa. schools go on construction binge despite dropping enrollment Jul 30, 2007 Misericordia expects to announce university status next month Jul 25, 2007 Ark. native named SSSD superintendent Jul 25, 2007 Board Oks accessory buildings at high school stadium Jul 19, 2007 Public school districts feel the burn from cyberspace Jul 15, 2007 New social studies books are good for reading Jun 30, 2007 S. Fulton Hires Dean Of Students Jun 29, 2007 The new student Jun 27, 2007 Angry over budget cuts Jun 22, 2007 COLLEGE BRIEFS Jun 17, 2007 First graduation held at Bear Creek charter school Jun 15, 2007 Displeasure voiced, bids accepted at Myers Act 34 hearing Jun 13, 2007 Dallas among region’s best school districts Jun 10, 2007 Grading our schools interactive map and PSSA charts Jun 10, 2007 Middle, high schools need more space Jun 6, 2007 Myers Elementary costs eyed closely May 30, 2007 Regional Winners of 'Governor's Fitness Challenge' Recognized May 26, 2007 'Train wreck' of budget process closer to end in Abington May 23, 2007 End of the year up in the air after Ambridge teachers go on strike May 22, 2007 High School Computer Fair to Showcase Students' High-Tech Skills May 19, 2007 Educators use technology to teach May 17, 2007 School board looks at various plans for tax increases May 16, 2007 News Around Town May 10, 2007 Cyber-charter schools scrutinized May 4, 2007 Chatham now a university May 2, 2007 Chatham College becomes university May 2, 2007 Chatham gains university status May 2, 2007 Critics: Fix system we have first. New programs can wait. May 2, 2007 Lawsuit settled between C.U., Board of Control Apr 24, 2007 Myers plans progress, contractors interested Apr 24, 2007 Chester's Future: Summit to look at ways to improve city Apr 23, 2007 Peer into the Classroom of the future in Lower Merion Apr 20, 2007 State education chief to address Duquesne School District woes Apr 20, 2007 Central Fulton Rethinks Staffing Issue Apr 20, 2007 U-CF reviews preliminary budget Apr 20, 2007 Delco I.U. Approves Budgets Apr 20, 2007 Messiah money tied to deal Apr 18, 2007 High school construction project ahead of schedule Apr 18, 2007 Education: Standardized testing can ruin education Apr 17, 2007 Local school districts in no hurry to impose dress code Apr 16, 2007 Violence against school teachers, staff on the rise Apr 16, 2007 Schools asked to increase training Apr 13, 2007 Outreach program assists Hispanic students with homework, literacy Apr 9, 2007 Nearly 60 Percent of School Districts Will Keep 2007-08 Tax Changes Within the Inflation Index Apr 6, 2007 AGHS launches new technology Apr 6, 2007 Students Learn About Wall St. Initiative Apr 5, 2007 High school receives new tech Apr 5, 2007 Looking Forward: Chester Upland officials are hoping for a brighter future Apr 2, 2007
The Pennsylvania Department of Education will be notified of the conviction and make a determination on how it affects Linnea Holdren's certification, said Superintendent Nancy Tkatch. The Holdrens' son, who is now 12, was expelled from the district. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
MMI Preppers start first-ever soccer team Sep 17, 2007
Grant amounts were decided based on enrollment figures in four core subjects: math, science, English and social studies, said Pennsylvania Department of Education spokesman Michael Race. "We're pretty excited," said George Joseph, network systems analyst for Hazleton Area. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
The Pennsylvania Department of Education projected in March 2006 that student enrollment in grades 10-12 would drop 360 students, or 26 percent over the next nine years. This could mean that in the 2014-15 school year, the ninth grade could be moved to the high school without an $84. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Classrooms for the Future is a relatively new program developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The Sayre Area School District this year received a grant from the state of over 171,000 to institute the program's initiatives. (Sayre Evening Times, PA)
Faculty from the Penn State College of Education met with the Pennsylvania Department of Education to help design the new regulations for education certification. Changes include a mandatory dual certification for special education students, said Jacqeline Edmondson, associate dean for teacher education and undergraduate programs at the College of Education. (Daily Collegian, PA)
In the only formal action addressing the school plan, the board voted 6-1 to submit parts A and B of a process known as PlanCon, to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The parts deal with project justification and schematic design. (Scranton Times, PA)
Presenting then preliminary data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education during an Aug. 28 school board meeting, it was learned the school district attained AYP for this year. However, one of its nine schools did not earn AYP as required by the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 - the senior high school. (Ambler Gazette, PA)
These plans are coming to life, now that the Pennsylvania Department of Education has approved the $20 million first phase of Luzerne County Community College's master plan. It calls for renovation of existing buildings and the creation of new ones, like a culinary arts center at Main and Market streets and the purchase of the Kanjorski Center on East Main Street for a health sciences facility. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
Pennsylvania Department of Education released the annual Pennsylvania System of School Assessment results last week as part of the Adequate Yearly Progress report. AYP grades districts in three ways: school attendance/graduation rate, testing and participation. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
Carbondale, Lakeland, Blue Ridge, Forest City Regional, Mountain View, Western Wayne and Lackawanna Trail school districts failed to meet at least one target for a tested grade level, according to the 2006-07 test data, which was released Wednesday by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The data also shows some schools improving proficiency rates by as much as 43 percent. (Scranton Times, PA)
Mark Donovan, Eagles Senior Vice President of Business Operations added, "The Eagles are proud to partner with the Steelers and the state to support the What Moves U? program. Using the excitement of our sport and our players to encourage physical activity as a lifestyle is a great way to promote awareness of the issue. Programs that support and empower teachers are positive examples of how working together we can impact the lives of our fans." "The Pennsylvania Department of Education is... (PR Newswire)
An additional letter from the Pennsylvania Department of Education acknowledging its receipt of the district s single audit report for the year ending June 30, 2006, was entered into record. The document, PDE reported, was approved as being substantially in compliance with federal and commonwealth policies. (Fulton County News, PA)
Karen Beyer, R-Lehigh and Northampton, would transfer funding responsibility for cyber charter schools to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. It would also require greater accountability for the online schools. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
The number at Western Wayne was 38 in 2005-06, compared to 22 in 2004-05, according to statistics released recently by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. At Wayne Highlands in 2005-06, the incidents number 41, compared to 24 in 2004-05, according to the statistics. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
Mike Race, deputy press secretary with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, comments that family emphasis is vital regarding whether or not any student will further his education. "The big question is whether parents see their kids' education as ending with high school, or do they acknowledge the value of higher education," says Race. (Pennsylvania Northeast Business Journal, PA)
In June, the board submitted its master plan to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, which outlined phases of development for a public safety training institute, a culinary institute in downtown Nanticoke, and a lease/purchase of the Kanjorski Building for the health sciences program ... n Accepted $497,784 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to provide basic education, ESL and GED instruction to adult learners. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
Arts Alive was recently named a Regional Summer School of Excellence by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The program is funded by NEIU and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. (Scranton Times, PA)
Thursday 02 August, 2007. The school was closed because of financial problems, poor test scores and declining enrollment. (NEPA News, PA)
A report released by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania School Boards Association touts the renovation of a 1934 Harrisburg high school as an example of efficient construction. Some school districts are combining age groups. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Pending final approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, president Michael MacDowell is planning to make the announcement Aug. 24 during the school s annual Convocation, three days before classes start. The transition would allow Misericordia to offer the benefits of larger schools without losing its small-school feel, MacDowell said. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Her salary is $100,421, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. During her tenure, Dr. Hara has many goals, including promoting the use of technology and strengthening relationships with other schools for the deaf and with other community institutions. (Scranton Times, PA)
"PDE (Pennsylvania Department of Education) encourages green features," he said. The timeline for the buildings has designs and bid documents being developed in August/September; bids out in October; bids awarded in November; and construction then taking place through August of 2008. (Springfield Sun, PA)
At their May meeting, Wilkes-Barre Area School Board members passed a resolution supporting House Bill 446 that would transfer funding for cyber schools from local school districts to the Pennsylvania Department of Education ... The Pennsylvania Department of Education has also proposed revamping the funding system, charging that cyber schools are reimbursed the same amount as regular charter schools even though they don t incur the same costs, such as heat and utility bills. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
The new books were needed to meet the new priorities for social studies instruction set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, said Linda Snider, who is the chairwoman for fourth-grade social studies and language arts and teaches at the Shippensburg Area Intermediate School. Teachers, commenting in the evaluation of the textbook, particularly liked the vocabularly lists at the start of each chapter. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Truax, who is slated to receive an additional stipend of $10,000 for his duties, will be responsible for overseeing the elementary school students and oversee staff in accordance with guidelines set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Specifically, Truax will receive and take disciplinary action on referrals from teachers, maintain elementary attendance records and maintain communication with parents on discipline issues. (Fulton County News, PA)
Five hundred million screens of information, says the Pennsylvania Department of Education, travel the Internet weekly making more information available;than at any other period in the history of the world. The student's biggest exposure to information comes through the Internet. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
They filed for and were granted exceptions by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that allows them to raise taxes up to 6. 9 percent. (News of Delaware County, PA)
Keystone has been awarded $216,000 in grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to host these events. The institutes are part of a series of summer professional education programs designed to create opportunities for educators to increase knowledge in specific content areas, including pre-kindergarten children and school improvement issues. (Scranton Times, PA)
The district twice rejected their application for a charter, but the Pennsylvania Department of Education overturned that decision in 2004, after the parents second appeal. Blazejewski was overcome with pride when he addressed the class. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Before then, PLANCON G, a construction document detailing the work and bids, must be approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the district must contract with the winning bidders. Montgomery Newspapers 2007. (Springfield Sun, PA)
The targets, which will increase in 2008, are goals set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that districts must meet to help ensure they reach federal requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act. The law requires districts to have all students perform at least proficiently on math and reading state standardized tests by 2014. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
The following charts show the percentage of students scoring proficient and above on the PSSA's, according to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Districts are ranked among 500 districts statewide based on proficiency percentages. (Scranton Times, PA)
Pennsylvania Department of Education determines capacity based on its standards for instructional capacity for different rooms, depending on the room's use. Classrooms, for instance, are expected to serve 25 students at once, but lab rooms, art rooms and similar rooms are expected to contain 20 students at once. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
An Act 34 hearing is scheduled for June 12, which is required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education if bids exceed estimated numbers by 8 percent, Knouse said. After the hearing closes the board will award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder before receiving final approval from the department of education. (Doylestown Central Bucks Life, PA)
SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Education. Link to this page. (PR Newswire)
4 percent real estate tax increase, however the Pennsylvania Department of Education granted the school district $1. 3 million in "exceptions." The exceptions allow for the school board to levy up to an extra 1. (Souderton Independent, PA)
Part of the confusion stemmed from a letter sent to both parties by the Pennsylvania Department of Education mentioning both dates. But June 15, state education spokesman Mike Race said, is just a target date, included in the latter as a "courtesy.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Contact: Michael Race of Pennsylvania Department of Education, +1-717-783-9802. SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Education. (PR Newswire)
Somerset school district was awarded a 135,000 Classrooms for the Future grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for technology equipment, professional development and coach support. It is the first year of a three-year grant program. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
"The building is not yet designed," he said and clarified, "The Pennsylvania Department of Education wouldn't let us include the design cost [in the high school project]. It has to be a separate contract and does not include construction." Brenda J. Bray, director of business affairs, gave a PowerPoint presentation on four different uses for the fund balance: A 3. 5 percent or 0. (Doylestown Central Bucks Life, PA)
They will be applied to all tuition students during the school year until the final rates are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The rates are: $6,682 (kindergarten), $13,364 (elementary), and $13,745 (secondary). (Wayne Suburban Newspapers, PA)
Oversight for the cyber schools is the responsibility of Pennsylvania Department of Education, so the state should be responsible for funding them, argued board members. "This is the classic example of an unfunded mandate," said Board President Dennis Gray. (News of Delaware County, PA)
The Pennsylvania Department of Education approved the change April 23, after roughly a year-long process. President Esther Barazzone said the shift to university status was a natural progression for the women's undergraduate college, since nearly 60 percent of its 1,700 students are graduate students. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
The Pennsylvania Department of Education approved Chatham's request to operate and rename the institution as Chatham University, the school said Tuesday ... Chatham is the fifth Pittsburgh-area college approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for university status in the last five years. (NEPA News, PA)
The 138-year-old institution announced today that the Pennsylvania Department of Education approved its request to operate and rename the institution as Chatham University. "After tremendous growth in students and degree programs, with 1,700 students from across the country and around the world, as well as 41 bachelor's degrees, 23 master's degrees and four doctoral degrees, the board of trustees and the administration realized that Chatham was truly a university in every aspect but its name,"... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
"The goal is to get students prepared as early as possible," says Nicole M. Rob, spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania Department of Education. "By investing in them earlier, you are saving in the long run. I believe every dollar you invest now is $17 saved later." Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts will provide access to many at-risk children to make early childhood education programs accessible to them. (Pennsylvania Northeast Business Journal, PA)
"The agreement basically says the empowerment board and the (Pennsylvania Department of Education) have agreed that they're going to bring a stop to the litigation, so all the appeals will be withdrawn and the receivership litigation is going to be put on hold," said Matt Hamermesh, an attorney who worked on the case for the department of education. The agreement order came one day after Colins ordered the board of control to "cease and desist from any and all attempts to govern or administer... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
At a special meeting Tuesday night, Dwight Knouse from Hayes Large Architects LLP asked for board authorization to submit PLANCON Part F - construction documents prepared and reviewed by the architect including Myers' enrollment projections and room layout - to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for approval. "By the time I left the office this morning eight contractors had already expressed interest," Knouse said. (Doylestown Central Bucks Life, PA)
A court order from state Commonwealth Court President Judge James Gardner Colins just last week allowed a new Educational Empowerment Board to take the place as the named respondents in a September 2005 suit from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to bring the district under financial receivership. The order opened the door for a settlement and in essence brought an end to that litigation, as the new board - all Democrats, as opposed to the now-dissolved special board of control - was... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
"I was a teacher who did not use technology." But a new pilot program by the Pennsylvania Department of Education is designed to help change that attitude and encourage teachers to experiment with the newest teaching tools. Virginia DiMedio, director of technology and information services in the Lower Merion School District, said the school district is in the first year of a three-year program called the Classrooms for the Future. (Ardmore Main Line Life, PA)
Friday 20 April, 2007. Zahorchak met behind closed doors with state lawmakers in Harrisburg on Wednesday and emerged to say it "is not morally acceptable nor is it financially acceptable" for the cash-strapped district to continue operating as it has. (NEPA News, PA)
The Classrooms of the Future grant, according to Director of Education Dwayne Northcraft and Superintendent Dr. Julia Cigola, is a high-ranking initiative for the Pennsylvania Department of Education that will fund a total of 250 districts across the state in the upcoming year. The $90 million will be allocated with emphasis on the four major subjects with project-based learning. (Fulton County News, PA)
The maximum Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) approved millage rates for Chester and Delaware County are 21. 57 and 18. (Kennett Paper, PA)
The budget will be circulated among the 15 county school boards for consideration and must be filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The board reviewed a video of a classroom in action showing the implementation of the Francis Harvey Green "Model of Adaptations and Extensions." Nina Krautzel, autistic support teacher at Francis Harvey Green, explained how the model reflects its origins in the components of Project Read and incorporates the best instructional practices for students... (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
Nicole Rob, assistant press secretary for the Pennsylvania Department of Education, confirmed that final statement. The U.S. Department of Education is currently considering a ban, but there are no existing restrictions that prevent this (revenue sharing) on the state or federal level, Rob noted. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
The men's and women's restrooms were not included in the bid for the high school project due to Pennsylvania Department of Education regulations that deny state cost reimbursements for those buildings, according to Amuso. That generally amounts to about eight percent of the cost of most construction projects. (Doylestown Central Bucks Life, PA)
A Pennsylvania Department of Education spokeswoman said Rendell might support an idea that would require end-of-course competency exams in public high schools, which would ensure that students have a greater understanding of subject matter. However, what more could those do than the current Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) that are required competency exams for juniors in reading, writing and mathematics. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Greater Nanticoke Area Superintendent Anthony Perrone said he wishes the Pennsylvania Department of Education had done a study on dress codes. Perrone said a study like that would help him decide what is best for his district. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
In Philadelphia, for the 2004-05 school year, more than 1,600 assaults against teachers occurred, Pennsylvania Department of Education figures show. Statewide, 9. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is asking schools to add something to their curriculum: Job skills training. If Pennsylvania s students are to succeed in the workplace, says the department in recently approved career education and work standards for elementary and secondary schools, there are certain skills that they need to obtain prior to graduation from high school. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
The number of these students in Luzerne County increased from about 200 to more than 1,000 students in the last five years, according to statistics from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. In the county, Wilkes-Barre Area s increase in English as a second-language programs was second only to Hazleton Area. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
April 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education today announced that approximately 60 percent of the state's 501 school districts will keep any property tax increase for next year below the inflation index included in Pennsylvania's historic property tax relief legislation ... SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Education. (PR Newswire)
According to Pennsylvania Department of Education spokeswoman Sheila Ballen, "We are now looking at: What do our students need to succeed? It's very clear that 21st century skills are needed, and that means our students need to be 100 percent comfortable with technology to compete successfully." It's "a global marketplace right now, another reason why students need to be experts at technology," she said. In June 2006 Hershberger applied for the CFF initiative on behalf of the high school via an... (Avon Grove Sun, PA)
Ms. Shaffer said a financial services company or a information technology company interested in moving to a particular area will look at school scores, [like those provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Academic. continued on page 2. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
Advanced News Search. With a $127,300 grant from the PDE's Classrooms for the Future program, the Springfield school district has purchased 116 wireless laptop computers and four interactive white boards for use in selected mathematics and English classes. (Doylestown Central Bucks Life, PA)
Wendy Bettlestone, an attorney who represented the Pennsylvania Department of Education during a long-running suit to bring the district under financial receivership, will be representing Chester Upland at a rate of $360 per hour, not to exceed $10,000 per month. That's far less than the $30,000-$40,000 Hackett averaged per month, which rankled many in the financially strapped district. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
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