PASA Workshops & Conferences

2012-13 New Superintendents' Academy*

Part 1 - June 20-21, 2012
Part 2 - September 19-20, 2012
Part 3 - January 16-17, 2013

PASA Office 2608 Market Place, Harrisburg

*PIL/Act 48 approved

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 practice advice on issues that will confront them as they prepare for and enter a new position.

June 20-21, 2012 Part 1
This program will focus on the entry process, leading with the board to create a culture of teaching and learning, and the superintendent's role as ethical leader and public advocate.

September 19-20, 2012 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.

January 16-17, 2013 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: TBA

Accommodations: PASA will secure a block of rooms at a reduced price in a nearby hotel. Hotel reservations will be the participant's responsibility.

*PIL/Act 48: Those seeking 60 hours of PIL/Act 48 hours will need to complete all three programs in the Academy plus embedded activities.

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* 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.