Penda Learning

Science Education Leadership at Penda Learning

A core component of Penda's company values is "Leading with Science," which means in all our endeavors, we prioritize evidence-based approaches, rigorous research, and continuous learning. Our ongoing innovation for providing a three-dimensional, gamified, science intervention resource is driven by an internal team of science leaders, as well as listening closely and collaborating with science educators across the country.  

At Penda Learning, we support the needs of science education leaders and work to provide solutions for challenges faced in the classroom. We recognize the difficulty in finding and retaining highly qualified science teachers, the growing trend in teacher departures, the challenge of vacancies, long-term subs, and teachers who are 'out-of-field'.  We know what it takes for leaders to navigate these challenges and understand the importance of  keeping science instruction going. Penda activities and assessments have been hand-crafted to the NGSS, FL and TX state standards to help all students excel in science. As an intervention resource, Penda assists science educators in closing learning gaps, and improving outcomes across student groups.  Automated assignments and Immersive Reader support differentiated instruction for ELL students and struggling readers.  

Penda Learning's commitment to excellence is driven by relationships with science leaders, who are crucial in supporting science goals and fostering student success in science classrooms across the country. 

How We Support Science Education Leaders

Penda supports science education leaders in multiple ways. We actively sponsor national and state events to support critical professional development opportunities for science leaders, as well as work with state associations. 

Penda Science equips teachers with high-quality instructional materials tailored to state standards for NGSS, TX, PA, and FL. Assignments can be automated according to class scope and sequence to streamline the process for educators, while providing clear insights and feedback for remediation. Gamification supports student engagement and takes learning to a new level. Penda's suite of assessments and customizable reports provide the data required to monitor progress by standard, differentiate instruction and target interventions. Reports are easily created and shared at every level based on role.

The Penda Learning team is dedicated to meeting teachers' professional development needs through online and in-person training, webinars, as well as an online library of resources.

Penda is committed to  providing inclusive science instruction for all learners, including level 1s and 2s, struggling readers, ELL/ESOL students, and underrepresented groups - every student deserves the opportunity to learn and fall in love with science

Why We Partner with NSELA?

Penda Learning supports NSELA’s goals and mission of advancing science education and supporting educators. The time allocated to teaching science education is becoming increasingly limited across the nation, it is critical to have science leaders supported through NSELA to ensure students have access to high-quality science instructional materials. Together, we can level up science education. The relationships built through NSELA events allow companies to receive feedback and gain insights on how to meet the needs of science leaders, enabling continual innovation and driving successful student outcomes. NSELA helps showcase the tools that enable students to grow and succeed. 

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