It has come to PDE’s attention that some LEAs may be planning to use the Data Recognition Corporation’s (DRC) eDIRECT system instead of using Pennsylvania Information Management System (PIMS) in… Read More
On September 23, 2014, the Pennsylvania Senate introduced and adopted Senate Resolution 453 (Sen. Pat Vance, R-31), recognizing October 2014 as “National Principals Month” in Pennsylvania. Join PA Principals Association,… Read More
Acting Secretary of Education Carolyn Dumaresq announced that a Flexible Instructional Days pilot program is available to schools across the commonwealth. Flexible Instructional Days offer schools the ability to use… Read More
You know that outstanding school leaders make for outstanding schools, but sometimes it’s not easy to communicate the numerous ways that good principals enhance their school communities. We firmly believe… Read More
State Rep. Mike Tobash rolled out a new website this month to outline Pennsylvania’s current pension crisis. The site also includes details about the hybrid pension plan solution. It features… Read More
Registration is now open for the 2014 annual Safe Schools Conference, “Keeping Our Children Safe: Strategies for Schools and Communities Safe Schools.” This year’s conference will be held at the… Read More
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is providing an opportunity for local education agencies (LEA) to attend an online training that will address the data elements required to be uploaded… Read More
Governor Tom Corbett congratulated Pennsylvania’s students, parents, taxpayers, educators and school leaders for earning an “A” in academic achievement, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Leaders and Laggards: A… Read More
PA Principals Association is a governing board partner with the Campaign for Fair Education Funding. An informational Statewide Virtual Kick-Off event will occur on Tuesday, September 30, 2014, and be… Read More
The Pensylvania Department of Education’s (PDE) Eligible Content review site is scheduled to go live soon. This site is designed with three goals in mind: Increase awareness and understanding of… Read More