The purpose of the program is to educate Parkland School District families on how to develop healthy lifestyle habits.
The School Performance Profile, or SPP, replaces the federal Adequate Yearly Progress, or AYP, measurement, part of the No Child Left Behind Act.
Parkland School Directors also approved lists of professional, support, maintenance, transportation and food service substitute personnel.
Karen D. Dopera is currently principal of Jefferson Elementary School in the Allentown School District.
The Parkland School Board welcomed 17 new teaching staff and administrators and a South Whitehall Police Officer who will be heading the middle school D.A.R.E. program.
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The Parkland School Board also granted leaves of absence for five employees.
Parkland School Director David Kennedy took exception to public reports that the school board gambled with taxpayer money by using an interest rate swap.
Two phases of construction at the elementary school will cost the district close to $9 million in 2014 and 2015, according to the Parkland School District's construction manager.
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No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.
Packing lunch boxes has gotten more challenging because of students' nut allergies.
Patch readers share their tips for packing a school lunch that travels well, is relatively healthy and, perhaps most importantly, the kids will eat.
Don Snyder, who has led Lehigh Carbon Community College for 13 years, said Thursday he is battling cancer and will retire from the college.
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The Parkland School Board approved the district's $185,000 purchase of land behind Orefield Middle School.
The Parkland School Board approved hires and accepted resignations at its most recent meeting.
The Parkland School Board voted Tuesday night to allow the question of a Parkland Community Library tax increase to appear on the November ballot.
Parkland schools will start holding PTO meeting and Open Houses beginning next week.
The Parkland School Board approved the hiring of teachers, bus drivers, crossing guards and playground aides.
Parkland School Board members wants a relationship with the Parkland Community Library Board, but also wants a capital spending plan spelled out in any voter referendum.
The Parkland/LCCC Partnership Academy for special needs transition students was more successful than originally thought, officials said.
The annual Yearly Progress Report is being replaced by the School Performance Profile, which will give each school a letter grade based on student test scores.
Schnecksville Elementary School Principal William Bowen, who has held the position for 10 years, said his departure will be 'bittersweet.'
The Parkland School Board is examining new policies that would allow students to use personal electronic devices for classroom work.
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Parkland School District hired two additional teachers due to increasing elementary school enrollment.
The Parkland School District is recommending that the school board extend the life of a $31 million interest rate swap.
Parkland School District students and parents will have an opportunity to visit schools and classrooms before the start of the school year.
Schnecksville Elementary School Principal William Bowen is resigning after 10 years to take a position in North Penn School District.
The Jewish Day School in South Whitehall has appointed Al Goren as acting head for the 2013-2014 school year.
The Trojans will begin the defense of their District 11 championship on Aug. 30 with a home game against Delaware Valley.
About 165 school nurses from across Pennsylvania gathered at Lehigh Career and Technical Institute for a conference on school health issues and…
Parents should know about these key back-to-school dates coming up in the Parkland School District.
Parkland School District's Space Shuttle Blake will make an appearance at the Lehigh Valley Air Show at Lehigh Valley International Airport next month.
The Parkland School Board approved three hires, one resignation and other personnel matters at its most recent meeting.
The Parkland Education Foundation has been growing and received $212,000 in its second fiscal year.
The Parkland Community Library's Board of Directors put a financing plan into action, including a new millage rate, and continued with the voter referendum process.