Signature Events
PSBA offers members a variety of live education and networking events throughout the year. Some events highlight foundational content or aspects of Pennsylvania public education. Other events cover timely topics, offering members direct access to experts, along with best practice exchanges among peers. The goal of every gathering is to support school directors and other district leaders in exemplifying PSBA’s Principles for Governance and Leadership through governing effectively, leading responsibly, acting ethically, advocating earnestly, planning thoughtfully, evaluating continuously and communicating clearly. Check below for details on signature events, including specific locations as they become available.
The PSBA member portal – myPSBA.org is the resource for virtual and live event registrations, online learning, publications and other tools, along with a way to connect with other members. Course enrollment and progress toward badges and certificates may be tracked and required school director training specifics are outlined here.
School solicitors, other school district positions and non-member participants will be provided an alternative registration option, where applicable. Please click on the specific event you’re interested in for details on how and where to register.
To plan your educational event calendar a year in advance, check out the Year of Learning catalog.
Virtual PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference
October 25-27, 2021
The Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA) and PSBA host a joint, multi-day conference for school leaders from across the commonwealth. Serving and supporting the role of school administrators and school board directors, the programming of the event is designed to inform and inspire. The purpose of the conference is to equip you for the challenges of your education leadership role by bringing learning opportunities, product and service offerings, along with networking, together for a maximized attendee experience.
Virtual School Law Workshop
October 27, 2021
The annual School Law Workshop offers valuable networking and learning opportunities for school attorneys and school officials. Presentations provide an overview of legal issues school entities across the commonwealth may face, including occurrence from the past year and insight on what’s likely to come. Participants may earn up to 5.5 continuing legal education credits. Always a highpoint of the event is the presentation of the PA School Board Solicitors Association’s President’s Award for Distinguished Career Achievement in School Law.
Virtual School Board Secretaries Conference
January 26, 2022
School board secretaries are an essential part of school boards’ success. This event is designed specifically to meet the networking and training needs of these key employees. Check back soon for more information about the January 2022 School Board Secretaries Conference!
Essentials of Board Leadership Digital Workshop Series
January – April 2022
Being elected to board leadership demonstrates the confidence and trust of your board colleagues. The board president has responsibilities that are different than those of any other member of the board, and the vice president supports those responsibilities in various ways. PSBA is here to support board presidents, vice presidents, and superintendents as they serve and lead public school boards across Pennsylvania. Join us for a four month workshop series exclusively for leaders in these positions. Participants will attend the first three sessions (January, February, March) virtually from the comforts of their own home. The series will then conclude in April with in-person sessions held at multiple locations across the state. Each workshop will offer 75 minutes of professional development. First, hear from experienced board leaders through a panel discussion followed by smaller breakout room discussions among participants. Exact dates and locations TBD.
Spring Advocacy Day
April 25, 2022
PSBA connects you with state legislators to advocate powerfully and directly on behalf of your districts, region and public education. This is your opportunity to apply your advocacy skills by engaging with leaders on the Hill, along with other school directors who are passionate about public education. You will understand and be able to clearly voice PSBA’s legislative priorities alongside stories and concerns from your district.
Sectional Meetings
March – April 2022
Join us for 2021 Sectional Meetings – a series of three virtual meetings open to all members featuring expert presenters from PSBA, the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL), the Office of the Attorney General, and an exclusive presentation and Q&A with PA Governor Tom Wolf. Topics covered include social and emotional learning for school leaders, Safe2Say Something and threat assessment requirements, Gov. Wolf’s proposed budget, state and federal advocacy efforts, as well as social media and leadership on digital platforms. All three meetings are complimentary for members and held via Zoom.
Spring Legal Roundup: School Directors
April 2022
PSBA's Spring Legal Roundup: School Directors is an engaging and interactive three-hour educational event that provides important updates on significant developments in school law impacting the decision-making of all school leaders.*
*This event is designed for school directors. Please note that although attorneys are welcome to participate, we are unable to offer continuing legal education credit for this presentation.
Spring Legal Roundup: Attorneys*
April 2022
PSBA's Spring Legal Roundup is an engaging and interactive three-hour educational event that provides important updates on significant developments in school law. Participants may earn up to three substantive continuing legal education credits.
*PSBA is accredited by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board as a provider of continuing legal education (CLE) programs in both in-person and distance learning formats.
Solicitors Symposium
July 2022
The annual Solicitors Symposium provides an informative and relaxed training and networking opportunity for school attorneys, with the added opportunity to earn CLE credits. This program focuses on topics of special legal significance, featuring Pennsylvania’s experts in various areas of school law practice.
Delegate Assembly Meeting
2022
The PSBA Delegate Assembly is our association-wide business meeting that includes platform and bylaws consideration, financial updates and leadership election results.
Equity Summit
2022
Equity Summit brings district leaders together to address topics and learn strategies that move Pennsylvania schools toward equity for all students.
Start Strong
2022
PSBA trainers and veteran school board directors provided information to attendees on how to welcome and effectively acclimate new school directors to board service.
Build brand awareness with school board leaders and administrators through sponsorship of PSBA Signature Live Events. For information, contact Deb Harrington, partnerships manager, (717) 506-2450, x-3326.
*Note: All-Access school entities can send all nine school directors, superintendents, business managers and board secretaries to as many live and online programs as they like, except for multiday events and customized workshops.