School Administrative Services Chapter 4 PA School Code Mainly given on-site, technical assistance programs and services facilitate school districts' compliance with state regulations K-12. These activities range from daily and weekly seminars to working "one-on-one,” with administrators and educators. Curriculum Development/Planned Instruction K-12 Using a "design down" approach to curriculum development, curriculum specialists across all networks help committees of educators write planned instruction. Staff development focuses on graduation requirements, standards, and assessments. This service is provided on-site to the districts which request it. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment 3-Day Evaluation Process Under the direction of NEIU, a three-day, on-site needs assessment evaluation of a school's teaching and learning program is conducted by a team of approximately 25 educators and administrators from school districts across Northeastern Pennsylvania. Focusing on 10 general areas and all subject areas, a report is generated which enables school personnel to prioritize goals for improvement. Educators participating in this program must be tenured, recommended by an administrator, and attend a comprehensive staff development session in preparation for this on-site visit. Instructional Program Planning Council (IPPC) This council is composed of a representative from each of the school districts. This committee meets four times a year, in October, December, February, and April. The primary function of this program is to provide current profiles of programs and services locally, regionally, statewide, and nationally for districts' consideration. Professional Development Plan (Act 48) Assistance is provided to district educators in preparing Professional Development Plans due every three years. Now part of the strategic plan, professional development focuses on professional growth opportunities for all educators. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) CPE offers courses that give educators the opportunity to acquire graduate level credits. These courses are approved by the NEIU CPE Council and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The credits are applicable to an educator's permanent certification and/or a Master's Equivalency certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. These credits can also be used to fulfill Act 48 requirements. Data Retreats Data Retreats are conducted on-site at NEIU to help district or building level leadership teams disaggregate and analyze student achievement, program, perception, and demographic data. Using information gathering tools that assess student achievement, teams identify and prioritize goals, design specific strategies and define criteria to guide Instructional practice and promote overall school improvement. Back to Top