Membership

 

 

Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators members are a powerful network of Pennsylvania’s school leaders dedicated to the success of their school communities and students. PASA members receive a multitude of services, programs, and support to ensure their success as educational leaders. The following information provides an overview of  PASA’s services, expertise, and updates.

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Develop your skills and expand your knowledge:
Navigating a consistently evolving climate in public education is a challenge for any leader. PASA’s team of experts—led by our Executive Director, Dr. Sherri Smith and Director of Professional Development, Dr. Michele Balliet—ensure that you have all the tools needed to successfully lead your schools.

PASA is the only state-level organization that provides programs targeted specifically to meet the needs of superintendents and school system leaders –focused on both effective organizational management and leadership. In addition, members receive a special reduced rate for many high-quality programs—another membership plus.  While new professional learning sessions are added throughout the year to address new and upcoming initiatives impacting education within the Commonwealth, our current portfolio of programs include:

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Advocacy:
PASA advocates for the needs of school administrators and their schools—and provides you with the latest legislative updates, analysis and tools needed to talk to your local legislative leaders. Our team works with the PA General Assembly, Department of Education, State Board of Education, and leaders on the national level to influence policy and help to create guidelines that meet the needs of students, their local communities, and school districts.  

PASA also organizes an annual advocacy day at the Harrisburg Capitol where we coordinate meetings with legislators and rally support for key legislative initiatives. Learn more about our efforts by joining our Legislative Committee, reading our alerts and weekly updates, or reaching out to Dr. Sherri Smith.

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Mentorship: 
A mentor coach invests in someone else, offering his/her own experiences, knowledge and skills to guide the participant’s navigation of his/her professional position or aspiration.  Within PASA’s New Superintendent Induction Program, a PASA-trained, seasoned current or former superintendent uses both mentoring and coaching processes to best address the client’s strengths, needs, challenges and/or desired focus and/or results. 

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Stay in-the-know:
PASA has you covered when it comes to the latest state and national news that relates to education. Our staff constantly monitors the wires to share updates with our members.

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Legal Support:
PASA’s lawyers, led by General Counsel Robert Tomaine, offer a wide range of employment-related legal services to PASA members who are Commissioned Officers. These services include the negotiation and development of employment contracts;  the negotiation and development of separation agreements; informal dispute resolution (non-litigation) between Commissioned Officers and Boards; and consultation and resources regarding employment issues. 

In addition, employment contract assistance is available to PASA members and non-members who are being considered for appointment to their first commissioned position and to experienced administrators who are relocating from another state and moving into a commissioned position in Pennsylvania. 

Anyone interested in seeking assistance from PASA’s legal staff should first carefully review the PASA Legal Services Policy to understand the scope of services offered and how to request such assistance by visiting https://www.pasa-net.org/Files/LegalServicesDocs/PASALegalServicesPolicy2015.pdf

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Networking:
PASA is committed to providing ongoing opportunities to connect with your colleagues around the Commonwealth—both in districts/schools of similar size and location-type—and as a collective unit. Networking is a great way to exchange ideas, learn new trends, avoid mistakes and make connections that can help you take your schools to the next level. PASA also provides opportunities to meet prospective business partners who are working in the private sector to develop resources and tools to help you and your staff provide the best educational opportunities possible.

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Leadership Opportunities:
PASA members can take part in a number of committees, providing leadership at the regional and state levels. Our committees help to shape legislative strategy, advocacy, professional development, and innovative teaching and learning.  Learn more about PASA’s committees.

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Career Center:
PASA promotes vacancies in school administration to highlight openings and help districts find the talent they need to effectively operate schools. For more information on posting a job, email Adam Kulikowski at pasa@pasa-net.org.

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On-call Consultation:
As a member of PASA, you are never on an island by yourself. When difficult situations occur, the PASA team is here to support you through one-on-one consultation.

Renew Your PASA Membership and AASA Membership together: 
Simply select the option to include AASA in the online membership renewal or select the appropriate selection in the "PASA and AASA Membership" column on our writable form. 

To view a full list of benefits of membership with AASA, click here. 

 

 

 

When does my membership begin?  The PASA membership year begins on October 1 and ends September 30.  If you have been appointed as a new superintendent in mid-membership year, contact us for options.  

 

Must I join/renew my membership in PASA and AASA separately and at different times?  PASA's partnership with AASA allows us to process your AASA dues at the same time you renew your PASA membership.  Take advantage of this convenient opportunity to join/renew your membership in both organizations at the same time!