August 19, 2026 • 9:00 A.M.
PDE and the Data Quality Network invite you to attend the August DQN meeting scheduled at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19th. This meeting will be virtual. Click here or contact your POC for registration information.
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Topics
PIMS Overview: PIMS Changes Refresh and PIMS Calendar Changes
PIMS/Spec Ed: Preparing for a Successful 26-27 SY
Funding Follows the Data: How Act 16 Reporting Shapes Special Education Success
Target Audience
PIMS Administrators, Charter School Staff, Data Teams, Data Specialists, and Special Education Staff.
9 a.m. | Webinar Begins
Introduction and Welcome
Presenter(s): DQN PoCs
2026-27 DQN Meeting Dates & Website Overview
District Contacts Database
Presenter(s): DQN Lead PoCs
Presenter(s): DQN PoCs - Special Projects Team
PIMS Overview: PIMS Changes Refresh and PIMS Calendar Changes
PIMS/Spec Ed: Preparing for a Successful 26-27 SY
Presenter(s): Kayla Lowrie, PDE Project Manager
Handouts: Not Yet Received
Presenter: Jacque Esolen, Northeastern Educational IU19
10 Minute | Break
Funding Follows the Data: How Act 16 Reporting Shapes Special Education Success
Presenter: Kendra Shockley, Chester County IU24
Handouts: Funding Follows the Data