Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Education ▪ www.pde.state.pa.us
Education Policy Leadership
Education Policy Leadership
October 29, 2009
Dr. Gerald L. ZahorchakSecretary of Education
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Education ▪ www.pde.state.pa.us
Education Policy Leadership
Pennsylvania’s Been Recognized
C.E.P. Report 2009
Early Childhood Education - Education Weekly
DQC (Data Quality Council) Policy Makers Awards
School Improvement – Adam Tanney
Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Education ▪ www.pde.state.pa.us
Education Policy Leadership
Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Education ▪ www.pde.state.pa.us
Education Policy Leadership
Rendell Education Investments!
$3 billion since 2002
Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Education ▪ www.pde.state.pa.us
Education Policy Leadership
Federal and National Leadership
Investments through:
SFFS and Stimulus
ESEA Reauthorization
Race to the Top
Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Education ▪ www.pde.state.pa.us
Education Policy Leadership
NGA and CCSSO Leadership
• National Standards
• American Diploma Project
• CCSSO’s Strategic Plan
Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Education ▪ www.pde.state.pa.us
Education Policy Leadership
Standards Aligned System
• Our Vision
• Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership (PIL)
• Program Approvals
• PASA’s Act 45 Course
Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Education ▪ www.pde.state.pa.us
Education Policy Leadership
Clear Standards
FairAssessments
CurriculumFramework
Instruction
Materials & Resources
Interventions
StudentStudentAchievementAchievement
Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Education ▪ www.pde.state.pa.us
Education Policy Leadership
Standards Aligned System
• Our Vision
• P.I.L.
• Program Approvals
• PASA’s Act 45 Course
Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Education ▪ www.pde.state.pa.us
Education Policy Leadership
Every student by name
- proficient in the core subjects
- Graduates from high school, ready for college and career
- Achieves high outcomes, regardless of background, “condition” or “circumstance”
Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Education ▪ www.pde.state.pa.us
Education Policy Leadership
