* This Week's Update (1-30-12) -  Hearings on fiscally distressed schools, Chester Upland financial crisis dominate school funding discussions; In unprecedented decision, PA Supreme Court invalidates legislative redistricting map, likely ensuring that current districts remain for two more years

* State Budget Details -  Click here to access information on the State Budget, including a summary of the omnibus School Code bill, school district printouts and the general state budget line-items.

* 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

* Vouchers:  The Senate last fall passed SB 1, which establishes a statewide voucher program.  Click here (pdf) to read a summary of that bill.  Watch for updates....
----List of school districts affected by SB 1 (pdf)
----List of school buildings affected by SB 1 (pdf)

* Testimony: Restrictions on School Calendars -  Click here (pdf) to read PASA's testimony on legislation prohibiting pre-Labor Day school starts, December 8, 2011

* Testimony: Teacher Evaluation -  Click here (pdf) to read PASA's testimony on teacher evaluation, November 3, 2011

* Letter to Sen. Casey: ESEA Reauthorization -  Click here (pdf)

* Testimony: School Choice & Charter Schools -  Click here (pdf)

* Testimony: Economic Furloughs - Click here (pdf)

* Testimony: School Vouchers -  Click here (pdf)

* The Legislative Committee/Board of Governors will meet on Feb. 9 for a state budget briefing.

* Nominations are now being accepted through February 17 for the Women's Caucus McDaniel Award.  Click here (pdf) for more information.

*PASA is seeking nominations for the offices of 2012-13 President-Elect and 2012-13 Treasurer.  Click here for details and nomination forms.

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

• Aspiring to Leadership Workshop:  for aspiring school system leaders -  Feb. 29 (I.U. 28). 

• Mandatory Reporting Requirements: Your Responsibilities Under the Law (one-day workshop) - Wednesday, March 14 (PASA office)

• PASA Education Congress Pre-Conference Workshop - Beyond Halftime: Planning Beyond School System Leadership  - Tuesday evening, March 20, 2012 (Camp Hill, PA).  Registration now open.

• PASA Education Congress featuring Douglas Reeves  - March 21, 2012 (Camp Hill, PA): PIL/Act 48 (Act 45) approved.  Registration now open.

• Women's Caucus Spring Conference - May 1-3, 2012 (State College) - New Days!  New Location! - Registration Now Open.

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