STEELS Assessment Summer Institute
5/17/2026
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is excited to share a professional learning opportunity brought to you by PDE and the PennSEL Network. This summer, join us to build a foundation in how to monitor and further student learning of the STEELS standards at the STEELS Assessment Summer Institute.
Event Details
Dates: June 1-3, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM (breakfast available starting at 8:00am)
Location: PaTTAN Central
The Learner Pathway
Pathway Goal: Participants will experience all three learning modules and build a deeper understanding of ways that assessment can be used to monitor and further student learning of Pennsylvania’s STEELS standards.
This pathway is for anyone committed to deepening their understanding of STEELS assessments including teachers, school/district/IU leaders, curriculum specialists; teams are encouraged to apply (but must complete the application form as individuals).
Module 1: Features of Quality Assessments for the STEELS Standards.
Module 2: Assessing Rigorous STEELS Learning of All Students.
Module 3: Cultivating a System Where Assessments Work Together to Improve Learning.
Cost: There is no registration fee for this Institute, which includes breakfast, lunch, and all meeting materials. Participants are required to cover their own travel expenses.
