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PA Department of Education Resources

Pennsylvania Assessments:
 
Click here to access the Pennsylvania Department of Education website for general information and resources for all state assessments.

Standards Aligned System:

Click here to access SAS.
The Pennsylvania Standards Aligned System (SAS) is a collaborative product of research and good practice that identifies six distinct elements which, if utilized together, will provide schools and districts a common framework for continuous school and district enhancement and improvement. Much research has been conducted as to what makes a great school. There are many intangible components; however, research supports the notion that great schools and school systems tend to have six common elements that ensure student achievement: