…“Ideas for Celebrating” and the “interactive National Principals Month wall,” where you can read about and post activities happening in schools and communities nationwide. Please visit http://www.principalsmonth.org/ or http://www.principalsmonth.org/ideas.php…
…based on the research of Dr. Robert Balfanz of Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Balfanz’s research noted that attendance, behavior and course grades can be key indicators of students at risk…
…proposed changes to current employees’ pensions going forward. The governor also wants a 401k plan for future employees. Click on the links below for more on the budget: http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/news_and_media/7234/p/1089220 http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/current_and_proposed_commonwealth_budgets/4566…
…enacting all 14 policies tracked by the report. The full Quality Counts 2013 report and interactive state report cards: www.edweek.org/go/qc13. Source: Quality Counts 2013 Press Release, http://www.edweek.org, Jan. 10, 2013….
…number of years of service. In recognition of this fact, Certification and Staffing Policy Guideline #3, Validity of a Pennsylvania Certificate ( http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/certification_staffing_policies_%28cspgs%29/8626/general_certification_information_%28numbers_1_-_24%29) clearly states “The years valid and effective…
…Department of Education’ss Bureau of Assessment and Accountability, a session was recorded and can be found at: http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/2011_ayp/20278. The handout to accompany this presentation can also be accessed at: http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/2011_ayp/20278….
…to improve instructional practices and outcomes Demonstrates knowledge of learning, teaching, research, and programs that maximize student performance Facilitates in developing and maintaining co-curricular programs that complement the curriculum while…
Through the years there have been many bitter teacher strikes and too many student protests to count. But a principals’ revolt? Click here for the full article. Source: www.nytimes.com, Nov….
…Corbett’s proposed 2012-13 state budget. The web site, which offers accurate funding information for the primary subsidies appropriated to school districts, is www.investinginpastudents.com. Click here to read the full press…
…have an accident, could you pay the medical costs associated with it? Talk to your Horace Mann representative about how supplemental insurance can fit into your overall insurance strategy. https://www.horacemann.com/locator?utm_source=apaprinc…