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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING PAMLE 2026On behalf of the PAMLE Board, thank you so much for attending our annual conference. Although the event ended abruptly, we truly hope you were able to take away We have already begun planning for #PAMLE27, and we sincerely hope you will be able to join us. We especially encourage those who were scheduled to present but did not have the opportunity to do so to return and share their knowledge and experiences with our community. We would also like to take a moment to recognize our 2026 Schools to Watch, who did not receive their well-deserved moment of celebration during the conference: Black Rock Middle School, Lower Merion SD, Villanova, PA, Boyce Middle School, Upper St. Clair SD, Upper St. Clair, PA, Central Cambria Middle School, Central Cambria SD, Ebensburg, PA, Deer Lakes Middle School, Deer Lakes SD, Cheswick, PA, Fort Couch Middle School, Upper St. Clair SD, Pittsburgh, PA, Jefferson Middle School, Mt. Lebanon SD, Pittsburgh, PA, Northley Middle School, Penn-Delco SD, Aston, PA, Ryan Gloyer Middle School, Seneca Valley SD, Harmony, PA, Schuylkill Valley Middle School, Schuylkill Valley SD, Leesport, PA, Shaler Area Middle School, Shaler Area SD, Glenshaw, PA, Springton Lake Middle School, Rose Tree Media SD, Media, PA and Wendover Middle School, Hempfield Area SD, Greensburg, PA. Finally, if you need anything at all, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are here to help and support you. Contact support@pamle.org, membership@pamle.org and finance@pamle.org with any questions. Until we meet again, we encourage you to continue building and strengthening the bridges you formed this year. |
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Best Practices from STWCheck out these great articles on best practices from some of our Schools to Watch schools! Click here to read their stories! | AMLE Career Exploration
AMLE Launches Updated Career Exploration Playbook for Middle Grades Educators! The playbook is designed to support thoughtful integration of career exploration opportunities in the middle grades context. The updated playbook works in tandem with CareerReadyHQ, American Student Assistance’s NEW suite of tools to help educators navigate the increasingly crowded career-connected learning space. Find out more on the AMLE website.
Schools to Watch Conference!The National Forum is excited to announce the 2026 National Schools to Watch, recognizing 219 outstanding middle-grades schools from across the country for their commitment to academic excellence, social equity, and the success of every student. This year includes 85 newly designated schools, 134 redesignated schools, and one new state (Missouri) joining the program. All serve as models of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in middle-level education. You can visit the website to see the list of the 2026 National Schools to Watch for each state. Please join us in celebrating these exceptional schools and their dedication to supporting young adolescents at the National Schools to Watch Conference, June 25-27, in Washington D.C. | Middle School VacanciesThis helpful listing of recent middle level vacanacies is compiled from emails sent to PAMLE Board Members. |