2010 PA Principals Association Conference Participants – Click on the Link Below to Download the Speaker Handouts!
Click here to view and download the Speaker Handouts from the 2010 PA Principals Association Conference.
News
Senate Passes Responsible Pension Reform
On October 14, the state Senate passed HB 2497 by a 41-8 vote. The legislation is supported by PA Principals Association and other affected employee groups. HB 2497 passed the… Read More
Request Absentee Ballot By Oct. 26th!
The next important deadline for this election is October 26 — that is the last day voters can request an Absentee Ballot. Do you know any family members, friends or… Read More
Take a Look at This Article: The Answer Sheet – What “Superman” Got Wrong, Point by Point
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/answer-sheet/guest-bloggers/what-superman-got-wrong-point.html
PDE Podcast – Keystone Assessments/Graduation Requirements
Pennsylvania principals have many questions about the Keystone Exams. The new Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) podcast as well as the documents that you can print from the web page… Read More
2010 Standards Aligned System (SAS) Trainings
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is committed to assist schools with the implementation and utilization of the Standards Aligned System (SAS). The department is sponsoring these statewide SAS trainings: • … Read More
Celebrate Constitution Day – September 17, 2010!
The signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787 is one of the most important and influential events in American history, establishing the many rights and freedoms “We the… Read More
Hopewell Principal Joins National Education Leadership Board
Hopewell Principal Joins National Education Leadership Board Contact: Bob Farrace, NASSP, 703-860-7257 farraceb@principals.org Reston, VA; August 11, 2010–Michael Allison, principal of Hopewell High School in Aliquippa, Pa., has been appointed… Read More
Governor Signs State Budget
Governor Edward Rendell signed the $28 billion 2010-11 fiscal year budget into law today. The signing, attended by many education groups including PA Principals Association (represented by Joe Acri, assistant… Read More
State Board of Education Update
On July 1, the Pennsylvania State Board of Education approved changes to Chapter 4 by adopting the Common Core Standards. These curriculum changes will begin next school year with… Read More