Plan now to attend the PASCD Storyboarding Summer Institute with Heidi Hayes Jacobs and Allison Zmuda

PASCD is pleased to announce our collaboration with Heidi Hayes Jacobs and Allison Zmuda on their most recent publication, "Streamlining the Curriculum: Using the Storyboard Approach to Frame Compelling Learning Journeys."

To provide you with a hands-on learning experience, Heidi Hayes Jacobs and Allison Zmuda will be facilitating a 3-day institute in Allentown on June 12 -- 14, 2024 where you and your team can learn how to transform your curriculum into a connected narrative that incorporates student-accessible language and imagery. The authors will be providing one-on-one coaching guidance to participants.

If you're interested in learning about the storyboard approach and whether or not it's right for your organization, our new MicroLearning Series: Streamlining the Curriculum can help. The series includes three one-hour micro-courses that can unlock three essential skills and energize your streamlining and storyboarding journey:

• Micro-Course #1 -- Make the Case
• Micro-Course #2 -- Streamline the Content
• Micro-Course #3 -- Storyboard the Experience (available March 1st)

Discover the limitless potential of our professional learning opportunities designed to enhance your skills in storyboarding. Find out more about our storyboarding programs below.

Lori

Dr. Lori J. Stollar

PASCD Executive Director

[email protected]

In the news...

• Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro proposes $48 billion budget with focus on education, economy, and people. Spending plan would provide $1 billion in new public education funding in response to fair funding ruling --Pennsylvania Capital Star



• PSBA released its 2024 State of Education report.

• How can we close the digital divide? A new federal ed tech plan aims to help schools improve equity in digital learning. --THE HECHINGER REPORT

From PDE Bureau of School Support --

The Department will hold Educator Effectiveness Annual Report Training webinars to ensure LEAs are aware of the changes related to Act 13 and to allow for questions. The Chief School Administrator or a designee must attend one of the webinars offered. 

Please join by Microsoft Teams at the link below at any of the following times: 

• Thursday, February 15, 2024, 12:30-1:00
• Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 10:00-10:30

To Join: 

Educator Effectiveness Annual Report Webinar via Microsoft Teams 

Meeting ID: 228 568 853 191  

Passcode: Y8iFxD 

**Please see the PennLink dated January 23, 2024, for more information

Resource: Educator Effectiveness SAS Site

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