PA Student-Centered Learning

A statewide network helping schools place students at the heart of learning through agency, voice, ownership, personalization, and systems-level change.

Program purpose

Why it matters

PASCL responds to the need for learning environments that recognize students as active partners. Its shared blueprint helps leaders and educators move from isolated practices to coherent, locally responsive systems.

In action

How the investment comes to life

IU and school teams use the PA SCL Blueprint through professional learning, planning, coaching, site visits, and communities of practice to strengthen classroom and system-level implementation.

2025–2026 Reach

Impact at a glance

A quick look at the people and partners reached across Pennsylvania.

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Looking ahead

Our Goals for Impact

Clear, measurable goals show how this program is working to turn public investment into meaningful outcomes for Pennsylvania’s students, educators, and communities.

Statewide Network

Expand participation in the Pennsylvania Student-Centered Learning Network from 97% of Intermediate Units to all 29 IUs.

Baseline: 97% of Pennsylvania Intermediate Units
Target: 100% — all 29 IUs
Timeline: June 30, 2027
Measure: PASCL membership and ORBIT participation records

Implementation

Establish a statewide baseline of LEAs and school teams using the PA SCL Blueprint to advance student agency, voice, ownership, and personalized learning.

Baseline: Baseline to be established through ORBIT data collection.
Target: Validated statewide LEA and school-team implementation baseline
Timeline: June 30, 2027
Measure: ORBIT implementation records and Blueprint evidence