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Pennsylvania STEELS Education Leadership

Leadership development and professional learning for district and teacher leaders guiding the shift to three-dimensional science learning under the STEELS standards.

Program purpose

Why it matters

PennSEL addresses the need for informed, confident leaders who can guide lasting instructional change. It builds the local expertise and professional networks needed to move new standards from policy into classrooms.

In action

How the investment comes to life

District leaders, teacher-leaders, and IU staff participate in communities of practice, institutes, professional learning, and shared development of practical STEELS implementation tools.

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.

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Leadership Reach

Engage at least 170 educators and leaders in STEELS-focused professional learning and leadership development.

Baseline
161 educators reached in 2025–2026
Target
At least 170 educators and leaders
Timeline
June 30, 2027
Measure
Registration, attendance, and ORBIT activity records
02

Leader Confidence

Maintain at least 90% participant agreement that PennSEL learning increases useful knowledge, skills, or confidence for STEELS implementation.

Baseline
100% of the 2025–2026 CoP cohort reported gaining valuable knowledge and skills
Target
At least 90% positive agreement across supported learning
Timeline
June 30, 2027
Measure
Common post-learning participant survey
03

Implementation Evidence

Document at least one practical STEELS implementation action or resource from each supported cohort.

Baseline
Baseline to be established through ORBIT data collection.
Target
One documented action or resource per cohort
Timeline
June 30, 2027
Measure
ORBIT evidence uploads and cohort reflections