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CDT and Firefly Information for 2026-2027 Classroom Diagnostic Tools (CDT) Windows  August 24, 2026 – June 11, 2027 Reading, Writing, and Mathematics (Grades 3-8) Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Biology, Composition, and Literature October 14, 2026 – June 11, 2027 Science (Grades 3-8) and Biology (opens later due to the standard setting process)  Firefly Windows Octo...

Fully-funded PK–12 Engineering byDesign (EbD) Curricular Resource To support the implementation of the STEELS Technology & Engineering standards, Pennsylvania educators are being offered free access to the ITEEA Engineering byDesign (EbD) Essential Learning Edition, valued at up to $3,400 per year. This STEELS Technology & Engineering standards-aligned, project-based res...

Please join us for a statewide webinar focused on key practices to access financial aid in Pennsylvania and support financial wellness for our postsecondary students. Webinar: Best Practices for PA FAFSA Awareness & Completion Date & Time: Monday, August 31, 2026, 1 – 2:30 pm Description and Goals: Meet statewide organizations behind the PA FAFSA Go! collaborative and g...

Every school is filled with exceptional students — why not empower them to help shape the very education system they experience daily? Students for Education in Pennsylvania (SEPA) is a student-led initiative where youth from across the Commonwealth meet monthly, discussing everything from educational policies to student concerns to school life. It brings together a multitude of...

Build Back-to-School Skills Through Hands-On Engineering - Wednesday, August 12 (2 - 3 PM EDT) and Wednesday, August 26th (7 - 8 PM EDT) Start the school year by building a strong classroom culture through engaging, hands-on engineering experiences. In this interactive webinar, you’ll explore how engineering challenges help students develop collaboration, communication, perseve...