SAS Portal Overview

The Pennsylvania Standards Aligned System (SAS) is a collaborative product of research and good practice that identifies six distinct elements which, if utilized together, will provide schools and districts a common framework for continuous school and district enhancement and improvement.

Much research has been conducted as to what makes a great school. There are many intangible components; however, research supports the notion that great schools and school systems tend to have six common elements that ensure student achievement: Standards, Assessments, Curriculum Framework, Instruction, Materials & Resources, and Safe and Supportive Schools.

Beginning from the SAS Portal Home Page, registered users have access to these six elements as well as a series of user-friendly, highly useful tools that can assist educators with organizing and increasing the effectiveness of their education. These tools presently include My Profile, My ePortfolio, My Website, My Communities, Publish Your Best, PD Center, and Curriculum Mapping. By adding these tools to the user's repertoire, the process of education can be streamlined and engaging for students and teachers alike in the 21st century.

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