PASA Workshops & Conferences

2013-14 New Superintendents' Academy*

Part 1 - July 16-17, 2013
Part 2 - September 17-18, 2013
Part 3 - January 15-16, 2014

PASA Office 2608 Market Place, Harrisburg

CLICK HERE for the Part 1 registration form.

*PIL/Act 48 approved: 75 hours

Description: The New Superintendents' Academy is a three-part program designed to provide practical experience to chief school administrators whether they are new to the position, new to their district, or new to Pennsylvania. Sessions will be led by experienced superintendents in Pennsylvania and will offer participants information and advice for assuming their new leadership roles. Each of the three sessions will focus on a different theme and offer participants practical advice on issues that will confront them as they prepare for and enter a new position.

Part 1 - July 16-17 - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
This program will focus on the entry process, leading with the board to create a culture of teaching and learning, working with the Department of Education, the superintendent's role as ethical leader, and wellness for school leaders.

Part 2
This program will center on communication. Discussions will focus on communication systems, communicating with board, staff, public and the media, and working with the intermediate unit.

Part 3
This program will focus on the use of evaluation in district and professional improvement. Discussions will follow on collecting and using data to make program decisions and the superintendent's role in establishing systems to evaluate personnel.

NOTE: Although the programs are sequential, superintendents are urged to take all three programs as they are able.

Registration Fee: $195 for PASA members, $249 for non-members

Accommodations: Accommodations are available at a nearby hotel at a discounted rate. See the registration form for details.

*PIL/Act 48: Those seeking 75 hours of PIL/Act 48 hours will need to complete all three programs in the Academy plus embedded activities.

CLICK HERE (pdf) for the Part 1 registration form.

Need a mentor?
Click here for information on the PASA Mentor Program
for new superintendents.

* NOTE: Policy on PASA Workshop Fees

Cancellations & Refunds: A $25 service fee will be retained for cancellations received two (2) weeks or less prior to the scheduled program. NO REFUNDS will be given if cancellation is received five (5) business days or less prior to the scheduled program. Registrants who have not paid in advance of the program will be responsible for payment of any late fees. In the event that a workshop is postponed due to weather conditions, registrants will receive full credit toward the rescheduled program. If the registrant is unable to attend the rescheduled workshop due to conflicts and informs PASA in advance (as per the above-listed cancellation/refund policy), PASA will apply the registration fee already paid toward the registration fee of a future PASA workshop.

Payments/Late Payment Fees: Final payment for workshops must be received no more than 45 business days from the date of the event. Payments received after that time will be assessed a $25 late payment fee.