PA Department of Education Resources

• Standards Aligned System
  • The Standards Aligned System provides links and resources for all disciplines taught within Pennsylvania schools.
• PSSA
  • The Pennsylvania School Standards Assessment is administered in grades 3 through 8 each spring.
• Keystone Exams
  • Keystone Exams are administered in Algebra I, Literature and Biology at the conclusion of identified Keystone courses.
• Statewide High School Graduation Requirements
  • This site describes the minimum requirements for a high school diploma in Pennsylvania.
• Penn Data - Pennsylvania Public Reporting Site
  • Penn Data collects and publishes reports on special education data and information each year
• Home Education Programs
  • PDE provides information on the framework, process and procedures for implementing a home education program
  • Under Board Policies 137.1, 137.2, and 137.3, SDST can work collaboratively to provide in-school opportunities for students receiving a home education program.  Information about the process of registering for district programs, guidelines and procedures are all available for interested families. 
• Future Ready Index

  • The PA Future Ready Index provides the public with a comparative view of student achievement on multiple measures