Start Date: 9/5/2024 11:30 AM EDT
End Date: 3/27/2025 1:00 PM EDT
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PASA
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PA Association of School Administrators (PASA) Presents
2024 Webinar Series “Managing the Risks”
Are you navigating the uncertainty of today's ever-changing educational landscape?
ABOUT THE SERIES:
As superintendents and administrative teams, you face challenging decisions every day in your roles as leaders in your district, schools, and community. Staying informed about the latest issues and avoiding common pitfalls is essential for effective leadership and long-term success. Whether you're a new superintendent or a seasoned veteran, the insights and discussions from our panel of experts in this webinar series are designed to provide valuable guidance for everyone.
Don't miss the opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and knowledge. Register now for the 2024 PASA Webinar Series, “
Managing the Risks,” tailored specifically to support school leaders like you in achieving success!
Each Webinar is scheduled 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., including time for participants to ask questions and share experiences on the topics presented! Come listen and learn!
Best Value: Full Series Investment: Members $245; Non-members $345
Session 1: How to Navigate Bias-Related Incidents as Educational Leaders
Thursday, September 5
Are you an educational leader striving to create a safe and inclusive environment for all students?
Join us for an essential webinar on "How to Navigate Bias-Related Incidents as Educational Leaders" and equip yourself with the tools and strategies you need to lead with confidence in challenging times. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and ensure your school is prepared to handle bias-related incidents effectively.
Topics include prevention, response, and recovery, managing the media, collaboration with communities, leader wellness, and restoring calm.
Facilitator: Dr. Nikole Hollins-Sims, Educational Strategist and Consultant
Investment: Members: $49; Non-members: $69
Session 2: Professional Ethics and the Educator Discipline Act
Thursday, October 10
Ensure you’re up-to-date on the latest professional standards and legal requirements—don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leading expert in the field! Gain a thorough understanding of your responsibilities under the Educator Discipline Act, learn best practices for reporting and preventing misconduct, and ensure your school complies with legal and ethical standards.
Topics include an introduction to the educator discipline system; Pennsylvania’s Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators; the Model Code of Ethics for Educators; duties of school entities under the Educator Discipline Act; reporting educator misconduct, including mandatory and permissive reporting under the Educator Discipline Act, how to make a report, protections for those who report, and the consequences for failing to report; and strategies for preventing educator misconduct.
Facilitator: Shane F. Crosby, Executive Director and Legal Counsel, Professional Standards and Practices Commission, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Investment: Members: $49; Non-members: $69
Session 3: Record Retention, Right to Know, Board Conflict of Interests, and Litigation Holds
Thursday, November 7
Are you navigating the complex world of school district records, board ethics, and legal compliance? Join us for an in-depth webinar where you will be provided crucial insights on:
- Records and Information Management: Understand what must be maintained and how to effectively manage record retention schedules.
- Personal vs. District Equipment: Learn the key differences and legal implications of using personal vs. district-provided equipment.
- Data Requests and Privacy: Discover what information can be requested from devices and how to safeguard your communications.
- Redacting Sensitive Information: Stay compliant with the latest RTKL trends and issues.
- Board Conflict of Interests & Ethics: Navigate board communications and conflict of interest policies with confidence.
- Litigation Holds: Ensure your district is prepared with proper litigation hold procedures.
Don't miss out on this essential training to protect your district and ensure compliance!
Facilitator: Gareth D. Pahowka, Attorney, Stock & Leader
Investment: Members: $49; Non-members: $69
Session 4: Instructional Materials and Red Flags
Thursday, December 5
Balancing the need to provide quality education with the diverse beliefs and values of a community remains a complex challenge for school districts. Instructional material selection and implementation for public school districts has become a contentious issue, with challenges stemming from various sociopolitical, cultural, and pedagogical viewpoints. School boards and administrators strive to provide curricula that reflect both the educational standards and the values of their communities, however differing opinions on what is considered appropriate or valuable often lead to disputes.
This session will discuss school board policies and processes to be cognizant of when purchasing and implementing instructional materials.
Facilitator: Jeff Litts, Esq., Chair of Education Group and Shareholder at Saxton & Stump, LLC
Investment: Members: $49; Non-members: $69
Session 5: Navigating Challenging Board Meetings
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Dive into proven strategies for managing difficult personalities and steering conversations around controversial topics with grace. This session will empower you with the skills to foster constructive dialogues, ensuring every meeting progresses toward the ultimate goal: the betterment of our educational system. Don't miss out on this essential opportunity to transform tension-filled rooms into arenas of collaborative problem-solving.
Topics include dealing with difficult parents, stakeholders, board members, groups as well as handling controversial topics.
Facilitators: Dr. Sherri Smith, Executive Director and Dr. Michele Balliet, Director of Professional Development, Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA)
Investment: Members: $49; Non-members: $69
Session 6: The Pennsylvania Public Officials and Employees Ethics Act-- Compliance and Potential Unintended Violations
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and ensure compliance with the Pennsylvania Public Official and Employee Ethics Act. This webinar is essential for those looking to safeguard their careers and organizations from ethical pitfalls. Gain critical insights into the Ethics Act, prevent unintended violations, and ensure your practices are aligned with the law. Register today!
Topics include Ethics Act compliance and unintended consequences, parameters surrounding the acceptance of gifts in the form of objects, tickets, meals, travel, lodging, conference perks, etc. from vendors and the disclosure of them will be reviewed. Learn the cautions, reporting obligations, thresholds, potential exposure, and consequences.
Facilitator: Mary Fox, Executive Director, State Ethics Commission
Investment: Members: $49; Non-members: $69
Session 7: Complex Student Issues: Avoiding Ethical and Legal Pitfalls
Thursday, March 27, 2025
As an educational leader, you want to protect your institution from legal risks and ensure your policies are equitable and compliant with current laws. Secure your spot today! Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself with the knowledge needed to handle complex student issues with confidence and care.
Topics include updated student discipline and investigations; student enrollment; special education; student rights, such as speech, FERPA; and managing student aggressive behavior, as well as equity, and Title IX.
Facilitator: Announcement Coming Soon
Investment: Members: $49; Non-members: $69
