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2013 Annual Spring Women's Caucus Conference

"Media Relations for School Leaders: Crisis Communications & Communicating the Positive"

Sunday, May 5 - Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA

New Days!
Returning to Hershey!

This program has been approved for 30 hours of PIL/Act 48 (Act 45) credit. Act 48 credit also available.

CLICK HERE (pdf) to print the flier for this year's conference.

Description: The PASA Women's Caucus Annual Spring Conference features speakers, numerous educational sessions, and many opportunities for networking and professional growth. Featured presenters include:

Cheri Lovre, Director, Crisis Management Institute

"Media Relations for Schools: Crisis Communication"

Hon. Patty Kim, new State House Representative, 103rd District

"Women in Leadership, Education Issues and the General Assembly"

Dr. Carolyn Dumaresq, Deputy Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education, Pennsylvania Department of Education

"The State of Education in Pennsylvania: An Update"

Dr. Amy Sichel, Superintendent of the Abington SD and AASA President-Elect

"Women Leaders in Education"

Breakout sessions:

challenges facing women of color

impressing the press

understanding the media

managing catastrophic events

PA Educator Effectiveness System

achieving staff diversity

special education update

legal update

alternative paths to leadership: intermediate units

PA School Performance Profile and responding to the media

CLICK HERE (pdf) for a draft of the Conference Schedule.

Hotel Accommodations: The historic Hotel Hershey will once again be the site of the Caucus Conference. See the registration form for information on making hotel room reservations. (The deadline for reserving a room is past. Contact the Hotel directly for options.)

PIL/Act 48 (Act 45): This program has been APPROVED for 30 hours of PIL/Act 48 (Act 45) credit. Those seeking Act 45 credit must attend the full conference, complete pre-conference activities (to be provided), complete post-conference activities and pay an additional $50 fee (see below). NOTE: Act 48 credit is available for those who are not required to seek credits under Act 45.

Registration Fee:

	PASA Members	Non-Members
Full Conference	$295	$445
Sunday only	$120	$170
Monday or Tuesday	$150	$200
Two-Day	$265	$315

The fee includes materials for the conference, meals, and receptions. In addition, participants will receive a copy of Crisis Communications by Ms. Louvre in advance of the conference - included in the registration fee!

CLICK HERE (pdf) for the registration form.

*Note: An additional $50 fee will be charged to those who seek Act 45 credit. FULL CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED.

Registration Questions? Send an email or call the PASA office at (717) 540-4448.

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.