Office of Teaching & Learning

EDUCATION IS NOT THE FILLING OF A PAIL, BUT THE LIGHTING OF A FIRE.

- WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS

Comprehensive Plan 2023-2026


The Office of Teaching and Learning facilitates the curriculum, instruction and assessment for K-12 programming in all core subjects.

  • Curriculum: Curriculum is developed on a schedule in accordance with the PA state standards. The standards can be located via our website under Academics or by visiting the PA website at http://www.pdesas.org/. All curriculum processes take into account what our students need to know, what the research states and what the outcomes of each subject specify.
     
  • Instruction & Professional Development: Content for core subjects that include the departments listed below is facilitated by the Office of Teaching and Learning. Clicking on the department name will link you to their page which includes teachers’ contact information and curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts and Social Studies. The goal of each core subject area is to promote critical thinkers and problem solvers utilizing the specific lessons and skills derided from each curriculum.
     
  • Assessment: Assessments look to build students’ ability to think critically and problem solve. Assessments for core subjects are aligned to the standards and serve as a basis for knowledge/skill acquisition.
     
  • Federal Programs: Title I (Supplemental Reading Support), Title II (Professional Development), Title III (English Language Learners) and the Ready To Learn Block Grant are facilitated by the Office of Educational Services. To view the Title I materials as mandated by the Department of Education, please visit the Title I page of our site.
     
  • New Teacher Induction: The Office of Teaching and Learning coordinates new teacher induction. The goal of induction is to assist new teachers in their preparation, management, instruction and professional goals. New teachers work through a series of online sessions and live seminars to demonstrate mastery of pedagogy and content.
     
  • Teacher Qualifications: District teachers are highly qualified, certified educators. Act48 of 1999 requires all Pennsylvania educators to participate in ongoing professional education. For more information about certifications and continuing education, visit the Educators section on the Pennsylvania Department of Education website.

While not a complete listing, the above provides a framework to gain assistance and understanding of the Office of Teaching and Learning.

DR. JEFFREY ZWEIBACK
Director of Educational Services

 

DR. JOSEPH HEPP
Director of High School Education / SHS Principal

 


DR. MELISSA BUTLER
Director of Middle-Level Education 
and Technology


 


DR. PETER BRIGG
Director of Elementary-Education and
Professional Development