* This Week's Update (5-14-12) -  Senate passes own version of the state budget, increasing funds for education; State Board of Education approves redraft of proposed Chapter 4 regulations

* 2012-13 State Budget: Gov. Corbett has unveiled his 2012-13 Proposed State Budget.  Click here for links to the latest information..

* PASA-PASBO Survey on the Impact of Funding Cuts (September 2011) - Survey reveals new school year has begun with reduced learning opportunities for students.  Click here (pdf) to read the survey report.

* White Paper - Available on the PASA web site are the pdf versions of the White Paper Educational Efficiency in Pennsylvania: Data and Analysis (April 2011) and an Executive Summary.

* FYI - Other documents and issues for your review - Click here

* The PASA Flyer- online newsletter (archives) - Click here

* Click here (pdf) to read a letter to legislators concerning the PlanCon/construction moratorium (3-26-12). 

Recent testimony, position papers and letters:

• Professional Discipline - Testimony (pdf)

• Keystone Exams - Testimony (pdf)

• Superintendent Contracts - Letter to Sen. Piccola (pdf)

• Employment Verification - Letter to Sen. Williams (pdf)   

• Restrictions on School Calendars -  Testimony (pdf)       

• Teacher Evaluation -  Testimony (pdf)     

• ESEA Reauthorization -  Letter to Sen. Casey (pdf)    

• School Choice & Charter Schools -  Testimony (pdf)     

• Economic Furloughs - Testimony (pdf)      

• School Vouchers -  Testimony (pdf)

* Upcoming Meetings: The Professional Development Committee will meet on May 22 and the Legislative Committee will meet on May 23 in the PASA office.

* PASA Awards:  PASA is now accepting nominations for three "Awards of Achievement."  Nominations are due June 30.  Click here for information.

* Superintendent of the Year:  AASA is now seeking nominations for Superintendent of the Year.  Nominations are  due July 30.  Click here for information.

* Click here to read about this week's free "Read to Lead" webinar.

* Click here for an overview of PASA's Professional Development Program for school administrators!

• Follow-Up to the 2012 Education Congress - dates, instructions, and Dr. Reeves' presentation

• New Superintendents' Academy Part 1 (Entry) - June 20-21 (PASA office).  Registration Remains Open!

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