PA School Boards Association

Empowering School Boards Since 1895! PSBA is proud to support 4,500 elected school directors across PA as they lead, advocate and shape the future of public education. Watch to learn how we help boards govern with confidence. Click here to learn more: psba.org

Yesterday, PSBA's staff Carmen (not pictured), Chrisi, and Megan spent time with @MbgAreaSD juniors helping with mock interviews. It was inspiring to see these students stepping up, practicing their skills and preparing for what’s next!

Final call! Registration for Advocacy Day closes this Friday. If you’ve been planning to join fellow school leaders at the Capitol on May 4, now is the moment to secure your spot. Visit myPSBA to register before the deadline. edin.fo/ad26soc

Leadership engagement manager Jessica Portz shares reminders about requirements for Statements of Financial Interests, as well as covers details on the student contest hosted by the PA Supreme Court Historical Commission. Watch now on myPSBA or check your inbox for more details.

As a valued #PSBAAlliancePartner, Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates partners with Pennsylvania school districts to plan and design facilities that support how students learn today — and how schools grow tomorrow. Learn more here: cra-architects.com

Excited to announce Nido Qubein as our Monday keynote at the 2026 PASA‑PSBA School Leadership Conference! Learn more at paschoolleaders.org and get ready for #PASLC2026!

Join Executive Director Liz Wagenseller from the Office of Open Records for an important overview of current Right-to-Know Law issues. Non-attorney PSBA members can register via myPSBA. Attorneys who wish to register may contact legalservices@psba.org.

We proudly recognize the essential role of local government across Pennsylvania. HR 465, introduced by Rep. Robert Freeman (D–Northampton), designates April 13–17, 2026, as Local Government Week and April 22, 2026, as Local Government Day. Thank you for your dedication!

Navigate school law with confidence! April’s session is all about understanding the legal side of board service. Join us on April 22 for key legal insights every first-year director needs to know. Registration closes April 21, so sign up now! edin.fo/ndmmsoc

We’re just over one week away from registration closing for Advocacy Day on May 4. Don’t miss your chance to meet with legislators and speak up for the issues shaping public education! Register today on myPSBA before time runs out.

May 2 is your chance to complete required training from anywhere! 🌐 Join PSBA’s virtual session and gain the knowledge you need to lead effectively. Register now on myPSBA before it closes on April 30.

Don't miss your last chance for in-person required school director training on April 25 at PSBA headquarters. Hear Franklin Area School District's Randy Stachelrodt share how it builds clarity, confidence & teamwork. Register on myPSBA by April 23 to save your seat.

A new episode of The Countdown is here! Leadership engagement manager Jessica Portz covers important updates from PDE. Watch now on myPSBA or check your inbox for more details.

The April episode of Keystone Education Report examines structured literacy, reading comprehension and why investing early sets students up for success across their entire academic career. 📺 Watch on PCN April 22 at 7:00 p.m. ▶️ Watch now on PSBA’s YouTube

This is the final opportunity to register for our CLE webinar on FERPA and PPRA. The program will provide a focused overview of current enforcement trends, recent case law and practical compliance strategies. Attorneys may register on the CLE portal, and PSBA members via myPSBA.

PSBA Alliance Partner @Piper_Sandler explains how early capital planning, debt management and rating support can help districts make informed, cost-effective decisions. Read the full Q&A on LinkedIn to learn how they help districts navigate today’s financial challenges.

The next PSBA Liaison Quarterly Meeting is coming up on April 23! Liaisons play a key role in fostering communication, supporting their boards and staying connected through myPSBA. Register now on myPSBA: edin.fo/lqmem

A new episode of The Countdown is here! Leadership engagement manager Jessica Portz highlights the Pennsylvania Education Innovation Awards as well as sharing details on the Civic Engagement Scholarships. Watch now on myPSBA or check your inbox for more details.

The April episode of Keystone Education Report explores literacy across Pennsylvania — from the growing use of structured literacy to the importance of reading comprehension. 📺 Watch on PCN April 8 & 22 at 7:00 p.m. ▶️ Streaming on PSBA’s YouTube starting April 10

PA’s special education needs keep rising — up more than 28% in a decade, now serving over 347,000 students. But funding hasn’t kept pace: costs have more than doubled while state and federal support grew just 21%. Read the report: edin.fo/soesoc26

Central PA school directors — Join PSBA's New and Advanced School Director Training on April 25, virtual or in-person at PSBA headquarters in Mechanicsburg. Register by April 17 (in-person) or April 22 (virtual) on myPSBA. Swipe for photos from past trainings.