PAHSCI

The Pennsylvania High School Coaching Initiative (PAHSCI) is a distinctive school reform design – centered on “instructional coaching and mentoring” -- developed to improve student achievement and to spark effective education reform nationwide. Formed in 2005 as a partnership between The Annenberg Foundation and the Pennsylvania Department of Education, PAHSCI represents a $31 million, three-year investment in high school instructional coaching and mentoring. Read more...

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Latest PAHSCI News
PAHSCI Audio Podcasts for Act 48 Credit Now Live through PDE Website PAHSCI Networking Conference: a Time of Reflection, Collaboration, and Celebration PAHSCI Announcement! Read how the Penn Literacy Network framework makes a difference! Read all about it! Patriot-News publishes two pro-PAHSCI letters

Are American high school students prepared for the 21st Century?

Extensive research shows that today’s American high school students are not prepared for the challenges of the 21st Century. Evidence shows that high quality teaching can help students build the skills they need to succeed in high school and beyond.
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Instructional Coaching Works

Participants share their experiences with the PAHSCI model.

“Onsite and ongoing embedded professional development through instructional coaching is fundamental to supporting teaching and learning…”
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