PSBA Webconference

PSBA, through its various programs, strives to provide the school leadership team with the tools they need to meet the responsibilities of school governance and leadership.

PSBA Webconferences

Web conferences are one more way members can get the same great training without leaving their home or office. Districts can stretch their training budgets by reducing travel costs and having several administrators or board members participate at one low price.
 

Race to the Top audioconference materials

Pennsylvania is applying for its share of federal RTTT Funds. These funds, which could be in the $200-$400 million range, represent the second phase of the federal stimulus package approved earlier this year. In order to receive these funds, states must demonstrate a commitment to school reform that includes the establishment of rigorous academic standards, efforts to recruit and retain effective teachers, especially in the most deserving areas, turning around low-achieving schools and establishing a workable data base of student information. States' applications will be given scores on several different criteria, including the extent to which school districts are participating in the statewide program.

PSBA has posted several items of interest for school boards as they decide whether or not to become "participating LEAs" under the state’s Race to the Top program. The following was used in PSBA’s audio conferences on Dec. 10 and 11.

- Presentation (PDF)
- Letter from PDE to superintendents, Dec. 4 (see p. 11 for duties and expectations)
- NSBA's guidance regarding signing-on as a participating LEA

PSBA will continue to provide information as the state finalizes its RTTT plan and makes changes to the expectations of participating LEAs.


Also see Lunch & Learn audioconferences

For more information on upcoming webconferences, contact PSBA Seminar and Events staff at (717) 506-2450, ext. 3308. For technical assistance, contact Michelle Sprucebank. Technical questions cannot be taken over the phone.
   
 
DO NOT attempt to log in to a Web conference more than 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Until the program is live, the host location will display only a blank screen or PSBA Welcome page.
 
Registration refund policy for inservice programs: Refund of registration fee will be made only if cancellation is received at PSBA at least 72 hours in advance of meeting time. Cancellations less than 72 hours prior to the event may be transferred to substitute participants for the same seminar.