Standards+Aligned+Systems+(SAS)

[|****SAS****] - The Standards aligned system is located at the Department of Education website at [|www.education.state.pa.us]. You will find a wealth of information there to assist you in aligning your instruction to the PA Academic Standards. The Standards Aligned System is divided into six circles listed below:


 * Clear Standards** - Clear, high standards that establish what all students need to know and be able to accomplish
 * Fair Assessments -** Fair assessments aligned to the standards.
 * Curriculum Framework -** Specfying Big Ideas, Concepts, and Competencies, in each each subject area, at each grade level.
 * Instruction -** Strategies that are suited to to help students achieve the expected performance.
 * Materials and Resources -** Materials that address the standards.
 * Interventions -** A safety net/intervention system that insures all students meet standards.

[|****Standards Aligned Systems****] - The circles are explained in greater detail on the department of education webpage.

[|****Guide to SAS****] - This link provides step by step assistance to navigating the Standards Aligned System at the Department of Education.

Additional SAS information from a Department of Education Handout.