Superintendents and Administrators
As a member of the school leadership team you are committed to creating a positive learning environment where students can realize their potential and enter the world ready for the challenges ahead.
Not only does PSBA represent the 4,509 school directors across the state in 501 school districts, we also are a valuable school law, community and public relations resource for school solicitors, superintendents and other member school administrators, intermediate units, career and technical schools, legislators and governmental agencies.
Think of PSBA as an extension of the resources available to you. PSBA is just one more tool your district can use to stretch your limited dollars. The power and value of PSBA membership is seen when school entities pool resources for the common good.
Resources
Valuable tools and information to keep you up to date on the latest news, access valuable research resources and publications, and network and share ideas through the message boards.
Community Message Boards
A place for members – such as Forums groups, Solicitors, Board Secretaries -- to share their issues, knowledge and expertise. Also included is a board where you can “Ask PSBA!”
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Issues & Advocacy
When new legislation passes, PSBA is seen as the leader in analyzing it and helping members make sense of it.Resources grouped here by topic or issue and include research findings and reports, advocacy resources and legislative testimony.
Members Only
Resources targeted specifically to PSBA members and members of Pennsylvania school management team. Here you will find online versions of publications including the weekly School Leader News and bimonthly PSBA Bulletin, policy samples and Policy News Network newsletter, as well as links to the Legislative Advocacy Center, where members can learn about pending legislation, sign up to receive Action E-Alerts and communicate with your legislators.
Policy Samples
A library of sample policies shared by member districts.
Post a Job Vacancy
A free service to member school entities, find instructions on how to post an advertisement in the School Leader News and on this website.
Research Resource Center
PSBA Research Services maintains subject files on more than 130 topics. Information from these files can be sent to you immediately upon your request. Subject files are resource materials organized here by topic to provide quick access.
Events
Get news and updates, find important deadlines and dates, and see what meetings are coming up in your area.
Calendar
The master calendar of education-related and PSBA-specific upcoming dates and events.
PSBA News
Important updates, news and information from your association.
Current PSBA Workshops
All currently scheduled program information and registration.
Act 1 Timeline
Find important deadlines related to Act 1.
Services
If your school district has a need, chances are that PSBA has a service, expert or program to meet that need.
BoardDocs
Turn your board meetings paperless: process agenda items, supporting documents, policies and procedures, and determine who has access to each document - such as board members and staff, or the general public.
EasyProcure
An educational procurement card that allows districts to earn rebates on purchases.
Legal Services
Learn about the Legislative Advocacy and Forums programs, find recent testimony, and the official association legislative platform and priorities.
Legal Services
Information on legal services and assistance, Laws On Line, and read a judicial advocacy report.
Policy Development Services
Services to develop, review, maintain and audit policies, online samples and Policies on the Web services.
PSBA Headquarters & Conference Center
Host a meeting at our state-of-the-art facility; members receive 50% discount.
Training
PSBA, through its various programs, strives to provide school board members, chief school administrators, board secretaries and other school leaders with the tools they need to meet the responsibilities of school governance and leadership.
Current PSBA Workshops
All currently scheduled program information and registration.
On-site and Customized Workshops
PSBA will provide an experienced facilitator to help you design a workshop that meets the needs of your board-superintendent team. Workshops also are available for staff to meet professional education needs.