Understanding & Using Data for a Purpose
Professional learning opportunities in SY24-25 will continue to focus on supporting educators in gaining a deeper understanding of PVAAS and other K-12 data to use the information for specific purposes and decisions aligned to educators' work at the LEA/district, school, grade/subject, classroom, and student levels.
For professional learning opportunities specific to PVAAS Roster Verification, please visit the PVAAS Roster Verification webpage.
Visit again soon for sessions coming in SY25-26!
Summer 2025 Offerings
In this interactive and collaborative session, LEA/district and school administrators will explore the foundational aspects of PVAAS reporting to expand their knowledge and use of the major reports. Come ready to engage! This two-hour webinar is highly interactive and will provide opportunities for practice and application within participants’ own data. Participants will receive an information-rich digital guide that will be used during the webinar and can also support data analysis after the fall release. Whether you are new to your role or would just like a refresher, join us to discover how the data can inform next steps, highlight successes, and identify areas which might benefit from instructional support and enhancements.
- Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 9:30am-11:30am
- Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 1:00pm-3:00pm
Join us for a relaxed, interactive virtual session to explore the refreshed Pennsylvania Educator Effectiveness Rating System (PEERS), launching early July. With a modernized look and updates to functionality and Act 13 evaluation management, PEERS is now even easier to navigate and use. Whether you’re a current user or just curious about what PEERS has to offer, this session is for you. We’ll walk through the new features together, and you’ll be encouraged to follow along in your own account. Bring your questions—we’ll leave plenty of time for discussion and exploration!
- Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 9:00am-10:00am
- Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 1:00pm-2:00pm
Join us as we unveil the latest enhancements to PVAAS teacher-specific growth data, now seamlessly integrated into the familiar LEA/district and school-level reporting. This webinar will provide a guided tour of the updated teacher-specific reports, highlighting intuitive features designed to support teacher self-reflection. We’ll also explore practical strategies for using this data to facilitate meaningful conversations with teachers, fostering professional growth and improved instructional practice. Whether you're a seasoned PVAAS user or just beginning your data journey, this session will equip you with the insights needed to navigate teacher-specific growth reporting with confidence and clarity.
- Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 2:00pm-3:00pm
- Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 10:00am-11:00am
Data Consultations
To schedule a virtual 1:1 session, click on the PVAAS Virtual Data Consultation link.
Support and Assistance
For answers to questions regarding statewide support or professional learning, please contact the PVAAS Statewide Team via phone: 717-606-1911 or email: pdepvaas@iu13.org.