About SAS
21st Century Teaching Tools
The Standards Aligned System (SAS), developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, is a comprehensive, researched-based resource to improve student achievement. SAS identifies six elements that impact student achievement: Standards, Assessments, Curriculum Framework, Instruction, Materials & Resources, and Safe and Supportive Schools. Schools and educators across Pennsylvania are supported in their efforts to implement SAS by the development of a state-of-the-art portal.
The SAS portal is designed to organize and deliver educational content carefully aligned to the Pennsylvania Academic and Core Standards and provide educators with integrated classroom tools to enhance their teaching effectiveness. The SAS portal also provides Pennsylvania educators with leading edge networking technologies that create opportunities to communicate and collaborate with peers across the Commonwealth.
- SAS Features
- Standards
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Searchable database of all Pennsylvania Academic and Core Standards and Assessment Anchors
- Assessments
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An assessment creator, as well as information on state exams and graduation requirements
- Curriculum Framework
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Long Term Transfer Goals, Big Ideas, Essential Questions, Concepts and Competencies for all content areas
- Instruction
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Source for the Educator Effectiveness resources as well as a collection of videos and best practice strategies to meet needs of diverse learners
- Materials and Resources
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Searchable, aligned classroom resources, learning progressions, lesson plans, and a Voluntary Model Curriculum
- Safe and Supportive Schools
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An evidence-based framework for school and student safety, positive educational environment and engagement
