Mixed Prospects for Education Funding
According to an article in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, did Gov. Tom Corbett propose increasing or cutting funding for public schools? Like many things here, it depends how you look… Read More
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2012 PA Principals Association Election – March 21 – April 4
ATTENTION PA Principals Association MEMBERS: Please remember to vote when you receive an email with a link to your 2012 PA Principals Association election ballot. To ensure you receive your… Read More
New Website Details Governor Corbett’s Proposed $338.1 Million Funding Increase for School Districts
The Department of Education today [Feb. 28, 2012] launched a new web site that clearly explains the increases in state taxpayer funding that school districts will receive under Governor Tom… Read More
Public Hearings on Chapter 4: Keystone Exams
Notice is hereby given that the State Board of Education (Board) will conduct several regional public hearings to receive input from interested parties on draft proposed revisions to Chapter 4… Read More
PDE Issues Revised BEC on Special Education Compliance
This week, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) released a revised Basic Education Circular (BEC) titled Special Education Compliance. School districts should replace the previously issued BEC with the updated… Read More
Free NAESP Webinar: Inspired to Lead: Tips to Encourage the Next Generation of Great Principals — Feb. 21, 2012
Dr. Melissa (Missie) Patschke, NAESP state representative from Pennsylvania, is hosting a free webinar from the NAESP Mentor Program, Inspired to Lead: Tips to Encourage the Next Generation of Great… Read More
FASFA Completion Program
The U.S. Department of Education has announced an opportunity for school districts to participate in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Project. Districts with two or more… Read More
2012-2013 CATS Secondary Program Approval File Opening
2012-2013 CATS Secondary Program ApprovalThe 2012-2013 CATS Secondary Program Approval file is now open for new secondary CTE program approval requests. It is recommended that Programs of Study (POS) program… Read More
PA Principals Association Forum LIVE at www.paprincipals.org!
The PA Principals Association Forum (online bulletin board) is now LIVE at www.paprincipals.org. Our Forum is for MEMBERS ONLY, so you must log in to our site to participate. Go… Read More
Governor Releases Proposed Budget With No Cuts in Basic Subsidy
More monies will be designed for block grants with school districts having to determine how those monies will be spent. While the governor has indicated $100 million more will be… Read More