The changes will begin this school year. PA Department of Education has released a proposed plan for transitioning to the new PA State assessment standards including the Keystone Exams.
According to the PA Department of Education's Standards Aligned Systems (SAS) website:
The Commonwealth’s new graduation requirements will help guarantee that a Pennsylvania diploma reflects the skills and knowledge graduating students need to be successful in college and the workplace. These requirements will allow districts to ensure students – beginning with the class of 2015 – are meeting state standards. Through the SAS site, the Pennsylvania Department of Education will provide downloadable resources to guide planning and implementation, customizable tools and templates to help educators better inform parents and students, and general information and frequently asked questions concerning the new graduation requirements, including the Keystone Exams.You may want to bookmark the SAS website where you can find information on Common Core Standards, Curriculum, Keystone Exams, PA Assessments and even podcasts.
What changes can you expect for this 2012-2013 school year? Here is a link to the Proposed Transition Plan from the PA Department of Education: (note- the transition plan is 6 pages into the document)
PA Deputy Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education Carolyn Dumaresq Presentation taken from July 13, 2012 Education Policy Leadership Center Notebook
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