PVAAS professional learning is designed to deepen educators' understanding of PVAAS and other K-12 data, supporting informed decisions at every level - from system-wide planning to student-by-student support.
In-Person Offerings at Local IUs - Fall 2025
PVAAS in Action: New Insights. Expanded Impact, Empowered Educators.
PVAAS is growing, and we're bringing the updates to you! Join the PDE PVAAS Statewide Team this fall at your local IU for an interactive, half-day (2 1/2 hour) session designed to spark conversation and deepen your understanding of PVAAS and its expanded reporting features. Discover how integrated teacher, school, and system-level growth data can illuminate the true impact of your curriculum, instruction, assessment, and organizational practices. Don't miss this hands-on opportunity for on-site collaboration, fresh ideas, and practical tools to enhance professional growth and student success.
Targeted Audience: District/LEA Leaders, School Leaders, Teacher Leaders
More Details and Registration Links for Each IU Location (PDF)
Live Webinars & On Demand Webcasts, SY25-26
Explore how to use PVAAS data to analyze individual student progress and implement targeted instructional adjustments and interventions. Learn practical strategies for translating data into action—whether that means refining classroom practices, providing student-specific supports, or planning for future instruction. You’ll also learn how to use Teacher-Student Linkage (TSL) data to connect student growth with instructional practices, supporting data-informed decisions that drive continuous improvement.
- Attend Live Webinar on Monday October 6, 1:00pm-2:00pm
- View On-Demand Webcast after October 13
Take a deep dive into how to approach school and district data using PVAAS scatterplots. Learn how to spot trends, outliers, and gaps, and most importantly, how to take meaningful action based on what you see. We’ll also unpack common misconceptions that can arise from data visualizations and provide strategies for accurate interpretation and next steps. This session sets the foundation for deeper analysis in our companion webinar on Know Your Growth Data: Key Insights and Action Steps from Growth Measures where we explore growth trends at a deeper level and uncover more targeted insights.
- Attend Live Webinar on Tuesday October 7, 9:00am-10:00am
- View On-Demand Webcast after October 14
Take your data analysis to the next level by incorporating PVAAS value-added and diagnostic growth measures into your school and district review process. Building on the foundational strategies from the scatterplot webinar, this session helps you move beyond surface-level data to uncover trends in student group performance, address misconceptions, and identify overlooked opportunities for growth.
- Attend Live Webinar on Thursday October 9, 9:00am-10:00am
- View On-Demand Webcast after October 16
Explore how to analyze student group data alongside school-wide trends to identify the most impactful entry point for improvement. Learn how to distinguish between isolated issues and system-wide patterns—and determine whether your efforts are best focused at the grade level, within specific student groups, or across the entire school.
- Attend Live Webinar on Tuesday October 14, 1:00pm-2:00pm
- View On-Demand Webcast after October 21
- Attend Live Webinar on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 9:00am-10:00am
- View On-Demand Webcast after January 14, 2026
Register for the January Student Groups vs. School-Wide Data Live Webinar or View On-Demand Webcast
Start preparing now for a smooth and efficient PVAAS Roster Verification process! We'll explore key decisions around teacher eligibility and instructional responsibility, and given an overview of timelines, administrator roles, and critical data collections - all of which will support accurate teacher-specific measures for Act 13 reporting. These decisions today can help you set up your systems for a smooth process from pre-populating accurate teacher rosters to calculating concurrent enrollment and sharing instructional responsibility. Join us for insights, planning tips, and opportunities for questions throughout the session.
- Attend Live Webinar on Wednesday October 15, 9:00am-10:00am
- View On-Demand Webcast after October 22
Register for Get a Jump Start on Roster Verification Live Webinar or View On-Demand Webcast
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.
- Thursday, October 16, 10:30am-11:30am
- Monday, October 20, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Discover how PVAAS data can inform core (Tier 1) instruction within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). Learn how to integrate student data with curriculum planning to strengthen general education and support all learners effectively. This session pairs well with our companion webinar on How PVAAS Data Supports Decisions in MTSS Tier 2 and Tier 3 Programming.
- Attend Live Webinar on Thursday, January 8, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm
- View On-Demand Webcast after January 15, 2026
Learn how to use PVAAS data—including school-level, local assessment, and student data — to inform Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports within MTSS. Explore aligning targeted interventions with student needs and curriculum goals to provide effective, data-driven support. This session builds on key ideas from our Using PVAAS Data to Strengthen MTSS Tier 1 Decisions webinar and extends them to more intensive levels of support.
- Attend Live Webinar on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 9:00am-10:00am
- View On-Demand Webcast after January 20, 2026
Leverage PVAAS student projection data to guide course placements, honors recommendations, and targeted supports for the upcoming school year. These projections offer valuable insights into student performance, helping educators match students with learning opportunities. Learn how to use projection data to ensure students are both appropriately challenged and well supported on their academic path.
- Attend Live Webinar on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 9:00am-10:00am
- View On-Demand Webcast after February 4, 2026
Register for Using PVAAS Projections with Purpose Live Webinar or View On-Demand Webcast
A successful data upload eases the lift of PVAAS Roster Verification for educators across your LEA/district, and collaboration between the PIMS Administrator and educational leaders is key! Join us to explore how the Staff Student Subtest collection supports accurate roster pre-population in PVAAS and the program decisions your team needs to make to ensure complete, reliable data. Opportunities for questions will occur throughout the session.
- Attend Live Webinar on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 9:00am-10:00am
- View On-Demand Webcast after February 17, 2026
Register for RV for PVAAS – Make the Most Out of PIMS Live Webinar or View On-Demand Webcast
Learn how to align your data analysis with the four essential elements of educational systems—Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Organization (CIAO). This session will help you ensure that improvement efforts are both targeted and comprehensive, supporting long-term growth at every level of the system.
- Attend Live Webinar on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 9:00am-10:00am
- View On-Demand Webcast after February 18, 2026
It’s soon time to verify rosters! We’ll help you enter the PVAAS roster verification season with a plan for engaging educators and administrators in the process. We’ll outline steps you and your team members need to take during each phase of roster verification. You’ll leave with a checklist resource to help focus your tasks and keep your team on track for the timely completion of roster verification. Throughout the session we’ll address your questions; feel free to stay on for the open Q&A at the end to be sure you are prepared to tackle roster verification efficiently!
- Attend Live Webinar on Friday, April 10, 2026, 9:00am-10:00am
- View On-Demand Webcast after April 17, 2026
Register for Ready, Set, Roster Live Webinar or View On-Demand Webcast
Data Consultations
The PVAAS Statewide Team for PDE offers free 1:1 virtual data consultations for Pennsylvania's public LEAs (district and school leaders from LEAs/districts/schools, charter schools, CTCs, and IUs). The sessions are customized to assist in identifying, understanding, and applying your PVAAS data with other K-12 data to support educators' work and goals. 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.