PVAAS Prof Devel Booklet, SY14-15

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PVAAS Statewide Team for PDE [email protected] (717) 606-1911

Pennsylvania Value Added Assessment System

(PVAAS)

SY 2014-15 Professional Development Opportunities

PVAAS Statewide Team for PDE SY 2014-15 Professional Development [email protected] 1

Table of Contents

PVAAS: Ready, Set, Grow! (Full Day Session for Admin Teams) .................................................. 2

When is this session being offered near you? ........................................................................... 3

PVAAS Teacher Specific Reporting (Half Day Session for Teachers and Admins) ................ 6

When is this session being offered near you? ........................................................................... 7

PVAAS Statewide Webinars ............................................................................................................ 10

How to Join a Live PVAAS Webinar ............................................................................................. 11

New! PVAAS Export Function Webinar (Fall 2014) ............................................................. 12

Using and Understanding PVAAS Webinar Series (Fall 2014) ...................................... 13

Using and Understanding PVAAS: A Focus on District and School Reporting ............................ 13

Using and Understanding PVAAS: A Focus on Teacher Specific Reporting ................................. 13

Using and Understanding PVAAS: A Focus on Student Projection Reporting ............................. 13

PVAAS Account Management Webinars .................................................................................... 14

Account Management for Access to PVAAS District, School, Student and/or Teacher Specific

Reporting (Fall 2014)........................................................................................................................... 14

Account Management for PVAAS Roster Verification (Spring 2015) ........................................... 14

PVAAS Teacher Specific Reporting Online Q&A Sessions (Fall 2014) .............................. 15

PVAAS Roster Verification Training Webinars (Spring 2015) ........................................ 16

PVAAS Roster Verification Online Q&A Sessions (Spring 2015) ................................. 17

PVAAS Virtual Learning Modules and Videos ...................................................................... 18

How to Access PVAAS Virtual Learning Modules and Videos .......................................... 19


PVAAS: Ready, Set, Grow!

A Train-the-Trainer Model to Get Your Admin Team Ready for Fall PVAAS Teacher Specific Reporting

Full-day session offered on-site at your local Intermediate Unit

Is your administrative team ready for your teachers to receive their first PVAAS teacher specific reporting this fall 2014?

Are your LEA/district administrators and principals prepared to respond to the most common questions about PVAAS teacher specific reporting?

Do your principals know how to use PVAAS teacher specific reporting to guide positive, meaningful, and productive conversations about professional growth with teachers?

These sessions are designed to get your LEA/district ready!

Audience: Four (4) member LEA/district administrative team (could include Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principal, Assistant Principal, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Director of Professional Development, Director of Special Education/Pupil Services, subject area supervisor) Goal: Prepare a leadership team to present and use PVAAS teacher specific reporting with staff. The first half of the day will focus on training LEA/district staff (principals and teachers), including strategies for responding to common questions and activities that reinforce learning about PVAAS. Participants will learn about the supplementary resources and reference materials available for a deeper understanding of the PVAAS methodologies. The second half of the day will be devoted to having one-on-one conversations with teachers about their PVAAS teacher specific reports as part of the Educator Effectiveness System.

Location: On-site at local Intermediate Unit Date: Dates at each IU are listed beginning on the next page Registration: 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Session: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (lunch will be on your own)

Prerequisite: To gain the most benefit from this session, participants should be familiar with the concept of how PVAAS measures growth. To fully maximize your time in this full-day session, we ask each participant to come prepared by viewing the following PVAAS Virtual Learning Modules (found under the Concept of Growth category on the PVAAS site):

Introduction to Measuring Academic Growth (13 minutes)

Connections to Value-Added Reporting (30 minutes)

Materials Needed: Participants should bring a laptop or tablet, along with their PVAAS username, password, and PPID to access reporting. A demo site will be available to use during the training.

For Windows users, PVAAS site is best viewed with the latest version of Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome. For Mac users, the PVAAS site is best viewed with the latest version of Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome. (SAS EVAAS continues to support Firefox, Safari, and Chrome on machines running either Windows 7 or later or any version of Mac OS X. The supported versions of Internet Explorer are 8 or later, on machines running Windows 7 or later.)

NOTE: Due to limitations in room availability and space, we are limiting registration to 4 people per district/LEA. Choose team members who can most effectively train other administrators and teachers in your LEA/district. If all LEAs in your IU region do not use their four (4) seats, the IU will let LEAs know about this availability.

PVAAS: Ready, Set, Grow! Full-Day Training for Admin Teams


When is this session being offered near you? Please confirm session availability with the IU registration contact listed below; sessions may be subject to change.

Intermediate Unit 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Coal Center, PA

October 23, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Kimberly Gwyn, [email protected],

(724) 938-3241 ext. 264 Allegheny IU 3 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Homestead, PA

October 7, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) October 13, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Rosanne Javorsky, [email protected], (412) 394-5792

Midwestern IU 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grove City, PA

October 10, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) October 28, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Denise Lemmon, [email protected],

(724) 458-6700 ext. 1217 Northwest Tri-County IU 5 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------Edinboro, PA

October 24, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Wanda Polaski, [email protected], (814) 734-8387

Riverview IU 6-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Clarion, PA

October 8, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Karen Henrichs, [email protected], (814) 226-7103 ext. 5213 Or, register directly at www.mylearningplan.com

Westmoreland IU 7----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Greensburg, PA

October 21, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Cindy Shaffer, [email protected], (724) 836-2460

Appalachia IU 8--------------------------------------------------------------------------Altoona & Johnstown, PA

September 30, 2014 Altoona Office (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) October 28, 2014 Richland Office: Johnstown, PA (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Kristen Gabrielson, [email protected],

(814) 940-0223 ext. 1357 Seneca Highlands IU 9--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Smethport, PA

October 14, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Shelby Johnson, [email protected] Or, register directly at www.iu9.org

Central IU 10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------West Decatur, PA

September 29, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Betsy Baker, [email protected], (814) 342-0884



Tuscarora IU 11 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------McVeytown, PA October 7, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Kathy Clark, [email protected], (814) 542-2401 ext. 190,

or Linda Dell, [email protected], (814) 935-8155 Lincoln IU 12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------New Oxford, PA

October 3, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) October 23, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Bobbye Dillman, [email protected], (717) 624-6401 Or, register directly at Act48.iu12.org

Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Lancaster, PA

October 20, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) October 21, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Diane Hurst, [email protected], (717) 606-1789 Or, register directly by going to www.mylearningplan.com and searching for PVAAS

Berks County IU 14 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Reading, PA

October 9, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Maryanne Simons, [email protected], (610) 987-8491 Or, register directly by going to www.berksiu.org and clicking on MyLearningPlan under the

Quick Links section Capital Area IU 15 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Enola, PA

October 2, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) October 16, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Lori Rogers, [email protected], (717) 732-8400 ext. 8266

Central Susquehanna IU 16 -------------------------------------------------------------------------Lewisburg, PA

October 20, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Audrey Jows, [email protected], (570) 523-1155 ext. 2324

BlaST IU 17 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Williamsport, PA

October 15, 2014 Williamsport Office (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Cori Cotner, [email protected], (570) 323-8561 ext. 1012,

or Lisa Feil, [email protected] Luzerne IU 18 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Kingston, PA

October 10, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Filomena Covert, [email protected], (570) 718-4679

Northeastern Educational IU 19 --------------------------------------------------------------------Archbald, PA

October 29, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Leeta Dennebaum, [email protected],

(570) 876-9248



Colonial IU 20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Easton, PA October 9, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Gretchen Stoudt, [email protected], (610) 515-6506 Or, register directly at https://www.cpetracker.org

Carbon-Lehigh IU 21 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Schnecksville, PA

October 6, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Cathy Enders, [email protected], (610) 769-4111 ext. 1247,

or Sandra Bowen, [email protected], (610) 769-4111 ext. 1201 Bucks County IU 22----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Doylestown, PA

October 15, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Linda Munnelly, [email protected],

(215) 348-2940 ext. 1401 Montgomery County IU 23-------------------------------------------------------------------------Norristown, PA

October 8, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) October 21, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Lois Winton, [email protected], (610) 755-9315, or

Kendall Glouner, [email protected], (610) 755-9336 Or, register directly at www.mciu.org/register

Chester County IU 24-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Downingtown, PA October 27, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Dara Kline, [email protected], (484) 237-5061

Delaware County IU 25-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Morton, PA

October 22, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Greg Doemling, [email protected], (610) 938-9000, ext. 2143

Beaver Valley IU 27---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Monaca, PA

October 16, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Cristine Wagner-Deitch, [email protected], (724) 774-7800

ARIN IU 28---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Indiana, PA

October 14, 2014 (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Lynne Snyder, [email protected], (724) 463-5300 ext. 1210

Schuylkill IU 29--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mar-Lin, PA

October 10, 2014 Technology Center (8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact: Evelyn Wassel, [email protected], (570) 544-9131 ext. 1214


PVAAS Teacher Specific Reporting: Professional Growth, Not Gotcha

Half-day sessions offered on-site at your local Intermediate Unit Audience: These sessions are designed for teachers who receive PVAAS teacher specific reporting. LEAs/districts sending teachers to the session are encouraged to include a district or school administrator with their group, as questions may arise regarding district/school practice or policy.

Description: These half-day sessions will provide teachers with a review of the concept of growth as measured by PVAAS, and introduce the PVAAS teacher specific reports that are a direct result of the PVAAS Roster Verification process. Teachers will develop a foundational understanding as to how PVAAS measures growth for PVAAS teacher specific reporting. The session will include a complete review of the PVAAS teacher specific value-added report, as well as available diagnostic reporting at the teacher specific level. Teachers will have the opportunity to review their own PVAAS teacher specific reporting if they choose, or use a demo site if they prefer to review their reports privately. Teachers will have an opportunity to ask questions throughout the session.

Materials Needed: Participants should bring a laptop or tablet, along with their PVAAS username, password, and PPID to access reporting. Alternately, participants may wish to bring a printed packet of their teacher specific reports. A demo site will be available to use during the training.

For Windows users, PVAAS site is best viewed with the latest version of Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome. For Mac users, the PVAAS site is best viewed with the latest version of Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome. (SAS EVAAS continues to support Firefox, Safari, and Chrome on machines running either Windows 7 or later or any version of Mac OS X. The supported versions of Internet Explorer are 8 or later, on machines running Windows 7 or later.)

Location: On-site at local Intermediate Unit

Date: Dates at each IU are listed beginning on the next page

Morning Session: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Afternoon Session: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Teachers and administrators are reminded that PVAAS teacher specific reporting will

NOT be used on a teachers final rating form until a PVAAS 3-year rolling average is

available. The first PVAAS 3-year rolling average will be available after SY15-16.

PVAAS Teacher Specific Reporting Half Day Sessions for Teachers and Admins


When is this session being offered near you? Please confirm session availability with the IU registration contact listed below; sessions may be subject to change.

Intermediate Unit 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Coal Center, PA

November 17, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) December 5, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Kimberly Gwyn, [email protected],

(724) 938-3241 ext. 264

Allegheny IU 3 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Homestead, PA November 12, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) December 3, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Rosanne Javorsky, [email protected], (412) 394-5792

Midwestern IU 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grove City, PA

November 25, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Denise Lemmon, [email protected],

(724) 458-6700 ext. 1217 Northwest Tri-County IU 5 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------Edinboro, PA

November 24, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Wanda Polaski, [email protected], (814) 734-8387

Riverview IU 6-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Clarion, PA

November 20, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Karen Henrichs, [email protected],

(814) 226-7103 ext. 5213 Or, register directly at www.mylearningplan.com

Westmoreland IU 7----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Greensburg, PA

November 11, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Cindy Shaffer, [email protected], (724) 836-2460

Appalachia IU 8--------------------------------------------------------------------------Altoona & Johnstown, PA

November 3, 2014- Richland Office: Johnstown, PA (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) December 18, 2014- Altoona Office (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Kristen Gabrielson, [email protected],

(814) 940-0223 ext. 1357 Seneca Highlands IU 9--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Smethport, PA

November 12, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Shelby Johnson, [email protected] Or, register directly at www.iu9.org



Central IU 10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------West Decatur, PA November 4, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Betsy Baker, [email protected], (814) 342-0884

Tuscarora IU 11 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------McVeytown, PA

November 21, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Kathy Clark [email protected], (814) 542-2401 ext. 190 or

Linda Dell, [email protected], (814) 935-8155 Lincoln IU 12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------New Oxford, PA

November 20, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Bobbye Dillman, [email protected], (717) 624-6401 Or, register directly at Act48.iu12.org

Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Lancaster, PA

November 6, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) December 16, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Diane Hurst, [email protected], (717) 606-1789 Or, register directly by going to www.mylearningplan.com and searching for PVAAS

Berks County IU 14 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Reading, PA

December 5, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Maryanne Simons, [email protected], (610) 987-8491 Or, register directly by going to www.berksiu.org and clicking on MyLearningPlan under the

Quick Links section Capital Area IU 15 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Enola, PA

December 3, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) December 4, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Lori Rogers, [email protected], (717) 732-8400 ext. 8266

Central Susquehanna IU 16 -------------------------------------------------------------------------Lewisburg, PA

November 7, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Audrey Jows, [email protected], (570) 523-1155 ext. 2324

BlaST IU 17 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Williamsport, PA

November 11, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact: Cori Cotner, [email protected], (570) 323-8561 ext. 1012

or Lisa Feil, [email protected] Luzerne IU 18 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Kingston, PA

December 5, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Filomena Covert, [email protected], (570) 718-4679

Northeastern Educational IU 19 --------------------------------------------------------------------Archbald, PA

December 4, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Leeta Dennebaum, [email protected], (570) 876-9248



Colonial IU 20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Easton, PA December 5, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Gretchen Stoudt, [email protected], (610) 515-6506 Or, register directly at https://www.cpetracker.org

Carbon-Lehigh IU 21 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Schnecksville, PA

December 3, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Cathy Enders, [email protected], (610) 769-4111 ext. 1247

or Sandra Bowen, [email protected], (610) 769-4111 ext. 1201 Bucks County IU 22----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Doylestown, PA

November 21, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Linda Munnelly, [email protected],

(215) 348-2940 ext. 1401 Montgomery County IU 23-------------------------------------------------------------------------Norristown, PA

November 18, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) December 16, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Lois Winton, [email protected], (610) 755-9315 or

Kendall Glouner, [email protected], (610) 755-9336 Or, register directly at www.mciu.org/register

Chester County IU 24-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Downingtown, PA

November 11, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Dara Kline, [email protected], (484) 237-5061

Delaware County IU 25-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Morton, PA

November 17, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Greg Doemling, [email protected], (610) 938-9000, ext. 2143

Beaver Valley IU 27---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Monaca, PA

November 21, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Cristine Wagner-Deitch, [email protected], (724) 774-7800

ARIN IU 28---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Indiana, PA

November 19, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Lynne Snyder, [email protected], (724) 463-5300 ext. 1210

Schuylkill IU 29--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mar-Lin, PA

November 17, 2014 (8:30 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) For registration information, contact Evelyn Wassel, [email protected], (570) 544-9131 ext. 1214


PVAAS Statewide Webinars

Join other educators across the state for interactive web-based training, facilitated by the PVAAS Statewide Team for PDE.

PVAAS Statewide Webinars will be offered via GoToWebinar. It is not necessary to register in advance. A summary listing of all webinars and information on how to join is included on the next page. Descriptions and the suggested audience for each session are included on the pages following. We hope you can join us!

System & Equipment Requirements

Please ensure you have a reliable, high speed internet connection (preferably wired), as well as speakers or headset. You may also wish to have a microphone available to ask questions verbally. (Attendees who do not have microphones may type questions into a Question box.)

PC-based attendees: Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server Mac-based attendees: Mac OS X 10.6 or newer Mobile attendees: iPhone, iPad, Android phone or Android tablet

For more information and help on using GoToWebinar, visit http://support.citrixonline.com/GoToWebinar.

Cant make the live session?

PVAAS webinars will be recorded and available within 48 hours after the live session. If youre unable to join live, or would like to review the material covered later, please contact our team for information on accessing the recording: [email protected].


How to Join a Live PVAAS Webinar Visit http://www.joinwebinar.com on the day of the session. Enter the Webinar ID indicated below, along with your e-mail address. (Youll be prompted for your name, LEA, and position, and will then be routed into the session.)

Dont forget to review the GoToWebinar system & equipment requirements on the previous page!

Session Title Date & Time Webinar ID

NEW! PVAAS Export Function Aug 6, 2014, 9:00-10:00 a.m. 639-207-410

Aug 12, 2014, 3:00-4:00 p.m. 815-424-858

PVAAS Account Management: Access to District, School, Student, and/or Teacher Specific Reporting

Aug 13, 2014, 9:00-10:00 a.m. 321-361-546

Aug 18, 2014, 2:00-3:00 p.m. 257-494-418

Using and Understanding PVAAS: A Focus on District and School Reporting

Sept 8, 2014, 1:00-2:00 p.m. 391-836-586

Sept 23, 2014, 9:00-10:00 a.m. 394-958-298

Using and Understanding PVAAS: A Focus on Teacher Specific Reporting

Sept 9, 2014, 1:00-2:00 p.m. 701-968-794

Sept 24, 2014, 9:00-10:00 a.m. 689-481-442

Using and Understanding PVAAS: A Focus on Student Projection Reporting

Sept 10, 2014, 1:00-2:00 p.m. 798-618-330

Sept 25, 2014, 9:00-10:00 a.m. 905-569-442

Teacher Reporting Q&A Sessions (Virtual Office Hours drop in with your questions!)

Tuesday afternoons, 2:30-4:00 p.m. Oct 7 Dec 16, 2014 (no session Nov 25) 682-537-770

Thursday mornings, 7:30-9:00 a.m. Oct 9 Dec 18, 2014 (no session Nov 27) 340-846-666

PVAAS Account Management: Preparing for Roster Verification

Jan 27, 2015, 3:00-4:00 p.m. 304-915-850

Jan 28, 2015, 9:00-10:00 a.m. 726-936-874

Jan 29, 2015, 3:00-4:00 p.m. 831-243-434

PVAAS Roster Verification Training

Feb 5, 2015, 12:30-3:30 p.m. 849-259-698

Feb 11, 2015, 8:30-11:30 a.m. 410-997-602

Feb 17, 2015, 12:30-3:30 p.m. 513-190-954

Feb 23, 2015, 8:30-11:30 a.m. 539-581-666

Roster Verification Q&A Sessions (Virtual Office Hours drop in with your questions!)

Tuesday afternoons, 2:30-4:00 p.m. Apr 28 June 9, 2015 483-783-506

Thursday mornings, 7:30-9:00 a.m. Apr 30 June 11, 2015 233-696-954


New! PVAAS Export Function Webinar (Fall 2014) In August 2014, the PVAAS system will add the functionality to export specific PVAAS data elements from District/School Value-Added Reporting and Student Projections. This one hour webinar will provide participants with an overview of the new PVAAS Export functionality. This will include a review of the data elements available for export and an explanation as to which PDE User account types have rights to use the Export function. This session will also include a demonstration of the PVAAS Export feature. Participants will have time for questions and answers during the session. Audience: LEA/district-level staff who will have the role or responsibility to utilize the PVAAS Export function to export data from the PVAAS website for your LEA/district.

Dates/Times: Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 3:00-4:00 p.m.


Using and Understanding PVAAS Webinar Series (Fall 2014)

These three (3) webinars are each 60-minute sessions focused on various types of reporting available in PVAAS. Although these sessions are designed as a series to help educators make better use of PVAAS reporting and bridge the various reports for curricular and instructional decision-making, the sessions can be viewed as stand-alone sessions as well. For information on how to join live, or view a recorded session, please see pages 10-11.

Audience: These sessions are designed for administrators and teachers new to PVAAS, or for those who need a refresher on PVAAS. These sessions are also intended to serve as a foundation for understanding PVAAS prior to participation in PVAAS professional development sessions offered for districts and schools at local Intermediate Units in the fall of 2014.

Using and Understanding PVAAS: A Focus on District and School Reporting

This session will provide an overview of the growth reporting on groups of students at the district, school, and grade levels. This will include a discussion of both value-added and diagnostic reporting. Participants will review the web-based reporting provided to Pennsylvanias schools districts, as well as the meaning and use of the data for local decision-making in the context of multiple measures. Additionally, a discussion of how the PVAAS district and school reports can be bridged and used with PVAAS reports at the teacher and student level will be shared. Opportunities for questions will be provided.

Dates/Times: Tuesday, September 8, 2014, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Using and Understanding PVAAS: A Focus on Teacher Specific Reporting

This session will provide an overview of the PVAAS teacher specific reporting reflective of the SY13-14. This session will guide participants in understanding the various PVAAS teacher specific reports and how they can be used as a source of continuous improvement and professional reflection. Additionally, a discussion of how the PVAAS teacher specific reports can be bridged and used with other PVAAS reports at the district, school, and student level will be shared. Opportunities for questions will be provided.

Dates/Times: Wednesday, September 9, 2014, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2014, 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Using and Understanding PVAAS: A Focus on Student Projection Reporting

This session will provide an overview of the PVAAS projection reporting which provides educators with a look forward to the possible academic performance of students on a future state assessment. Participants will review the web-based reporting provided to Pennsylvanias schools districts, as well as the meaning and use of the data for local decision-making in the context of multiple measures. Additionally, a discussion of how the PVAAS projection reports can be bridged and used with PVAAS growth reports at the district, school, and teacher levels will be shared. Opportunities for questions will be provided.

Dates/Times: Thursday, September 10, 2014, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2014, 9:00-10:00 a.m.


PVAAS Account Management Webinars Join us during these PVAAS account management webinars for information and help preparing accounts and access for the fall 2014 PVAAS reporting release and spring 2015 Roster Verification. Preparing PVAAS accounts early will save valuable time later for your teachers and administrators! For information on how to join a live session, or to view a recorded session, please see pages 10-11.

Account Management for Access to PVAAS District, School, Student and/or Teacher Specific Reporting (Fall 2014)

PVAAS district, school, student, and teacher specific reporting will be released in fall 2014. Prepare now to ensure that your LEAs current teachers and administrators have the correct access to PVAAS reporting. These sessions are designed to assist LEAs in taking inventory of existing PVAAS accounts, modifying existing accounts, and using PIMS for staff account creation. LEAs will be provided with an understanding of the PVAAS account management system, strategies to manage PVAAS accounts, and resource materials to assist with account management. Time will be allotted for questions.

Audience: These sessions are designed for lead LEA/district administrator(s) and LEA staff responsible for PVAAS user account management, including the submission of staff emails via the PIMS Staff Template.

NOTE: LEAs may assign Account Management permissions to staff at the district or school level. This permission is assigned independent of a users assigned access to school, student, and/or teacher specific reporting. In other words, a user may have access to manage PVAAS accounts only, without also having access to PVAAS reporting. Please keep this in mind when considering individuals in your district who could provide PVAAS account management support, but who may not need/ should not have access to PVAAS reporting.

Dates/Times: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 9:0010:00 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2014, 2:003:00 p.m.

Account Management for PVAAS Roster Verification (Spring 2015)

PVAAS Roster Verification occurs in spring 2015. These sessions are designed to help LEAs prepare in advance for the Roster Verification process. Time spent preparing PVAAS accounts for LEA staff for PVAAS Roster Verification will save staff time and frustration during spring 2015 PVAAS Roster Verification. This includes saving time for teachers, school administrators, district administrators, and others who support the process. LEAs will be provided with strategies to manage PVAAS accounts for Roster Verification. Time will be allotted for questions.

Audience: These sessions are designed for lead LEA/district administrator(s) who are overseeing implementation of PVAAS Roster Verification in spring 2015, as well as LEA staff responsible for PVAAS account management, including the submission of staff emails via the PIMS Staff Template.

NOTE: LEAs may assign Roster Verifier permissions and/or Account Management permissions at the district or school level. These permissions are independent of a users assigned access to school, student, and/or teacher specific reporting. Please keep this in mind when considering individuals in your district who could provide PVAAS account management and/or roster verification support, but who may not need/ should not have access to PVAAS reporting.

Dates/Times: Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 2015, 3:00-4:00 p.m.


Tuesday Afternoons, 2:30-4:00 p.m.

Oct 7 through Dec 16*

Go to http://www.joinwebinar.com and enter webinar ID 682-537-770 to join!

Oct 7

Oct 14

Oct 21

Oct 28

Nov 4

Nov 11

Nov 18

Dec 2

Dec 9

Dec 16

* No session will be held on Tuesday, Nov 25.

Thursday Mornings, 7:30-9:00 a.m.

Oct 9 through Dec 18*


Oct 9

Oct 16

Oct 23

Oct 30

Nov 6

Nov 13

Nov 20

Dec 4

Dec 11

Dec 18

* No Session will be held on Thursday, Nov 27.

PVAAS Teacher Specific Reporting Online Q&A Sessions (Fall 2014)

Join us online with your questions about PVAAS teacher specific reporting. You may join for any length of time you choose: join to ask your own question(s) only, or stay to hear others' questions. We'll be using the PVAAS demo site as necessary for explanations or illustrative purposes. For more information on joining and system requirements, please see pages 10-11.


PVAAS Roster Verification Training Webinars (Spring 2015)

PVAAS Roster Verification training is critical, as school year 2014-15 PVAAS teacher specific data counts toward the PVAAS three-year rolling average, the score used on an educators final rating form. This three hour session will provide a comprehensive overview of the PVAAS Roster Verification process, including timelines and the roles/responsibilities of teachers, principals, and district administrators. Participants will receive a live guided review of the web-based Roster Verification system, and a variety of resources and supports for LEAs to use during the PVAAS Roster Verification process will be shared. Time will be allotted for questions. For more information on joining and system requirements, please see pages 10-11. Audience: We encourage participation from administrators (at the district and school level) who have responsibility for Act 82/Educator Effectiveness, teacher leaders representing teachers eligible for PVAAS teacher specific reporting, and any additional LEA staff who provide support and assistance for PVAAS Roster Verification.

Dates/Times:

Thursday, February 5, 2015, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2015, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Sessions will be recorded! Contact the PVAAS Statewide Team at [email protected] for information on accessing a recorded session.

For additional information, timeline, and a checklist to prepare for the Spring 2015 Roster Verification process, please reference the

PVAAS Roster Verification and Account Management Guide to Implementation for SY 2014-15,

available on the PVAAS login page (starting July 2014): https://pvaas.sas.com


Tuesday Afternoons, 2:30-4:00 p.m.

Apr 28 through June 9


Apr 28

May 5

May 12

May 19

May 26

June 2

June 9

Thursday Mornings, 7:30-9:00 a.m.

Apr 30 through June 11


Apr 30

May 7

May 14

May 21

May 28

June 4

June 11

PVAAS Roster Verification Online Q&A Sessions (Spring 2015) Join us online with your questions about PVAAS Roster Verification; sessions are scheduled throughout the Roster Verification process. You may join for any length of time you choose: join to ask your own question(s) only, or stay to hear others' questions. For more information on joining and system requirements, please see pages 10-11.


Not sure where to find these resources? Just follow the steps on the next page!

PVAAS Virtual Learning Modules and Videos

Free, online, interactive resources are available on the PVAAS website, https://pvaas.sas.com. Virtual Learning Modules (VLMs) are designed in sections so that you can pick and choose based on your needs.

Modules Available (approximate viewing time provided):

Report Specific Roster Verification (110 min) Performance Diagnostic Reports (30 min) Quintile Diagnostic Reports (35 min) Projection Summary Reports (20 min) Student Projection Reports (35 min) Scatterplots (28 min) District & School Search (25 min) Custom Diagnostic Reports (23 min) Student Search & Custom Student Reports (35 min) Teacher Specific Reports, for Teachers (47 min) Teacher Specific Reports, for Administrators (15 min) Value Added Reports (30 min) Launchpad (20 min)

Concepts/Implementation Connections to School Value-Added Reporting (30 min) Introduction to Measuring Academic Growth (15 min) Introduction to High Achievement & Growth (20 min) High Achievement & Growth: An In-Depth Approach (35 min) PVAAS Misconceptions (30 min) Using PVAAS Data for Scheduling (35 min)


How to Access PVAAS Virtual Learning Modules and Videos

1. Navigate to the PVAAS login page, https://pvaas.sas.com

2. Click on the Visit Public Site button, OR login with your PVAAS username and password.

3. Then, click on the e-Learning button at the top right.

4. Click on the name of the module youd like to view.

Table of ContentsPVAAS: Ready, Set, Grow!When is this session being offered near you?

PVAAS Teacher Specific Reporting: Professional Growth, Not GotchaWhen is this session being offered near you?

PVAAS Statewide WebinarsHow to Join a Live PVAAS WebinarNew! PVAAS Export Function Webinar (Fall 2014)Using and Understanding PVAAS Webinar Series (Fall 2014)Using and Understanding PVAAS: A Focus on District and School ReportingUsing and Understanding PVAAS: A Focus on Teacher Specific ReportingUsing and Understanding PVAAS: A Focus on Student Projection Reporting

PVAAS Account Management WebinarsAccount Management for Access to PVAAS District, School, Student and/or Teacher Specific Reporting (Fall 2014)Account Management for PVAAS Roster Verification (Spring 2015)

PVAAS Teacher Specific Reporting Online Q&A Sessions (Fall 2014)PVAAS Roster Verification Training Webinars (Spring 2015)PVAAS Roster Verification Online Q&A Sessions (Spring 2015)

PVAAS Virtual Learning Modules and VideosHow to Access PVAAS Virtual Learning Modules and Videos

Documents

PVAAS Prof Devel Booklet, SY14-15