October 19 - 21, 2025
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in the Poconos
Get ready to experience powerful professional development, dynamic networking and innovative solutions to support your role in public education. Celebrate with us using the conference hashtag!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS!
Dr. Christine Porath is a professor at Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research focuses on how to help people and communities thrive.
Great PA Schools Learning Lab – a cutting-edge mobile learning experience for public school district leaders, administrators and students.
Porath is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review. She has taught in various executive programs at Harvard, Georgetown and University of Southern California, where she was a faculty member at Marshall School of Business. She is the author of Mastering Community and Mastering Civility and co-author of The Cost of Bad Behavior.
Reunion Square – features themed from the 1950s through the 2010s, photo ops and networking.
PSBA Booth in the Kilimanjaro Lobby – learn more about new PSBA Health Services and ConnectED.
Opening Keynote 8:45 - 10:15 a.m. Monday, October 20
Closing Keynote 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 21
Sean Astin is an acclaimed American film and television actor and is best known for classic characters: Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Rudy in Rudy, Mikey Walsh in Spielberg’s The Goonies, Bob Newby in Netflix’s Stranger Things and most recently, Tyler on ABC’s The Conners. Astin made his Broadway debut as Santa last holiday season, in Elf The Musical
Classic photo booth Monday – snap, smile
Add some fun to your exhibit hall experience by joining the Exhibit Hall Challenge! Grab your game board and visit all the featured exhibitors, and you’ll be entered to win exciting prizes! Winners are announced at the Closing Keynote Session.
He is the president of his union, SAG-AFTRA. He regularly speaks to audiences on leadership, acting and with special emphasis on continuing his mother’s (actress Patty Duke) legacy of activism in the area of mental health.
Exhibit prizes
• $500
• Apple
• Apple
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Registration, REGISTRATION 1 & 2
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. .................................... Attendee Registration, REGISTRATION 1 & 2
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. EDUCATION SESSIONS I
• AI in Education: Leading During Uncertainty and Innovation, SAGEWOOD
• Supporting Student Well-Being in an AI Driven World, ROSEWOOD
• Future-Ready Students: The Power of Investing in Durable Skills, IRONWOOD
• A Common Strength-Based Framework for School Boards, Educators and Clinicians, ORANGE
3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
EDUCATION SESSIONS II
• Communication Practices in Changing Times: A Tale of Two School Districts, SAGEWOOD
• Better Together: Schools, Parents and Students Supporting Mental Health, ROSEWOOD
Here’s everything you need to stay connected, informed and supported throughout the conference.
• Rewiring Learning: Transforming Schools Through Educational Neuroscience and Purposeful Learning Experiences, IRONWOOD
1. Visit the App Store or Google Play and Search “PA School Leadership” or scan the QR codes below.
• The New Frontier: Designing, Developing and Implementing K-12 AI Policy, ALOESWOOD
• Beyond the Hype: Demystifying AI for Ethical and Practical Use, ORANGE
3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. ..................................
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open, KILIMANJARO BALLROOM
Exhibitor Reception, KILIMANJARO BALLROOM
School Leader Awards Dinner and Student Showcase, KALAHARI BALLROOM
2. Download the app and open.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20
3. You will be asked to log in. Use the same email address that you provided during the conference registration process.
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. ...................................
4. A magic passcode will be emailed to you. Copy and paste the digit passcode.
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
Attendee/Exhibitor Breakfast, KILIMANJARO BALLROOM
5. You’re in! Feel free to start exploring.
Exhibit Hall Open, KILIMANJARO BALLROOM
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ......................... Exhibit Hall Registration, REGISTRATION 1 & 2
7:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ......................... Attendee Registration, REGISTRATION 1 & 2
8:45 – 10:15 a.m.
General Session and Opening Keynote with Dr. Christine Porath, KALAHARI BALLROOM
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. ................................. EDUCATION SESSIONS III
If you have any questions about the mobile app, or if you have trouble logging in, locate SLC sta for support either at the registration PSBA’s exhibit booth located in the Kilimanjaro Lobby.
• Avoiding Building Design and Construction Pitfalls: Superintendent Panel Perspective, SAGEWOOD
• Everyone Likes To Be Heard, but Can You Listen?, IRONWOOD
• Little Steps, Big Dreams: Launching Our Preschool, ALOESWOOD
• Ensuring Educational Continuity While Navigating a Digital Disruption, KALAHARI A
Attendees who download the app will be entered to win a $100 gift card! The winner will be announced in the post-conference recap the conference website and the morning newsletters. The prize will mailed to the winner.
• Jon Gordon’s The Power of a Positive Team, AFRICAN BALLROOM, SUITE 40
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m..........Attendee Lunch, KILIMANJARO BALLROOM
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. ...........EDUCATION SESSIONS IV
• Wi-Fi access is available throughout Kalahari Resorts & Conventions. Choose the network titled “2025 PASA-PSBA Conference.” There no password needed to join.
• The Prexie Center: A Youth Center Within the Walls of Washington High School, SAGEWOOD
• Teaming Up for E ective Advocacy, ROSEWOOD
• Leading With Collaborative Purpose: Board and Superintendent Relationships, IRONWOOD
• From CAPS to Capital, ALOESWOOD
• Policy Governance and Administrative Regulations: What You Need to Know, KALAHARI A
• Need help finding a room, accessing resources or navigating mobile app? Look for friendly sta in blue or pink shirts marked “STAFF” — they’re here to help! You’ll also find PASA and PSBA members stationed near registration in the Kilimanjaro Ballroom throughout the event.
• Leadership, Communication and Feedback, KALAHARI H
• Trauma-Smart Schools: Transforming PA Schools With Proven Interventions, AFRICAN BALLROOM, SUITE 40
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
EDUCATION SESSIONS V
• You Don’t Have To Do It Alone: Harnessing Partnerships for Change, SAGEWOOD
• Bridging Education and Industry: Lessons From Germany’s Dual VET System, IRONWOOD
• Transforming School Districts: Building and Leading E ective Systems for Success, ALOESWOOD
• The State of the Economy and Its Impact on Investment Rates, KALAHARI A
• Beyond the Model: Creating Equitable School Discipline Systems, KALAHARI H
• E-Colors: Elevating Leadership Through E ective Communication, AFRICAN BALLROOM, SUITE 40
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21
7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Exhibitor Reception, KILIMANJARO BALLROOM
Attendee/Exhibitor Bu et Breakfast, KILIMANJARO BALLROOM
7:00 – 11:00 a.m. .................................. Exhibit Hall Open, KILIMANJARO BALLROOM
7:00 – 11:00 a.m.
7:00 – 11:00 a.m. ..................................
Exhibitor Registration, REGISTRATION 1 & 2
Attendee Registration, REGISTRATION 1 & 2
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. .................................. EARLY BIRD SESSIONS
• Let’s Rebound with Attendance: An Attendance Incentive Program, SAGEWOOD
• Create Professional Development Plans With Lasting Impact, ROSEWOOD
• Certified Trauma and Mental Health Therapist, ALOESWOOD
• Admired Leadership: Transforming School Culture Across Diverse Settings, KALAHARI A
• Bridging the Governance Gap: Practical Leadership in a Distrustful Era, KALAHARI H
• Solving Healthcare Challenges for PA School Districts, IRONWOOD
9:15 – 10:15 a.m. .................................... Featured Session: Enhancing School Safety and Security: Federal Resources to Protect the K-12 Community, KALAHARI BALLROOM
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. ................................. EDUCATION SESSIONS VI
• Creating a Culture of Learning, SAGEWOOD
• Peer Mentoring for New Superintendents, ROSEWOOD
• PSBA Institute German Study: Overview of the German Education System, IRONWOOD
• 2025 Legal Highlight Reel, KALAHARI A
• Applying for Referendum Exceptions, Designating Funds and Increasing Taxes: Debunking the 2023 Audit and the Current State of Public School Funding in the Commonwealth, KALAHARI H
• Building Better Boards: Governance, Leadership and Community Partnership, AFRICAN BALLROOM, SUITE 40
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ........................ Exhibit Hall Tear Down, KILIMANJARO BALLROOM
11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. .......................... Attendee Lunch and Closing Keynote with Sean Astin, KALAHARI BALLROOM
Scan the QR code for more information about each education session.
*Schedule subject to change. Please refer to the conference app for the latest information.
Don’t
Don’t miss these standout features and experiences within the exhibit hall.
Great PA Schools Learning Lab – a cutting-edge mobile learning experience for public school district leaders, administrators and students.
miss these standout features and experiences within
Great PA Schools Learning Lab – a cutting-edge mobile learning experience for public school district leaders, administrators and students.
the exhibit hall.
Reunion Square – features themed attractions from the 1950s through the 2010s, perfect for photo ops and networking.
Reunion Square – features themed attractions from the 1950s through the 2010s, perfect photo ops and networking.
PSBA Booth in the Kilimanjaro Lobby – learn more about new PSBA Health Services and ConnectED.
PSBA Booth in the Kilimanjaro Lobby – learn more about new PSBA Health Services and ConnectED.
Classic photo booth available on Monday – snap, smile and share!
Classic photo booth available Monday – snap, smile and share!
Add some fun to your exhibit hall experience by joining the Exhibit Hall Challenge! Grab your game board and visit all the featured exhibitors, and you’ll be entered to win exciting prizes! Winners are announced at the Closing Keynote Session.
Add some fun to your exhibit hall experience by joining the Exhibit Hall Challenge! Grab your game board and visit all the featured exhibitors, and you’ll be entered to win exciting prizes! Winners are announced at the Closing Keynote Session.
Exhibit Hall Challenge prizes include:
Exhibit Hall Challenge prizes include:
• $500 Visa gift card
• $500 Visa gift
• Apple Watch Series 10
• Apple Watch
• Apple AirPods 4
• Apple AirPods
everything you need to stay connected, informed and supported throughout the conference.
Here’s everything you need to stay connected, informed and supported throughout the conference.
the App Store or Google Play and Search “PA School Leadership” scan the QR codes below.
TUESDAY,
1. Visit the App Store or Google Play and Search “PA School Leadership” or scan the QR codes below.
2. Download the app and open.
Download the app and open. will be asked to log in. Use the same email address that you provided during the conference registration process. magic passcode will be emailed to you. Copy and paste the fivepasscode. in! Feel free to start exploring.
3. You will be asked to log in. Use the same email address that you provided during the conference registration process.
4. A magic passcode will be emailed to you. Copy and paste the fivedigit passcode.
5. You’re in! Feel free to start exploring.
have any questions about the mobile app, or if you have trouble in, locate SLC sta for support either at the registration desk or exhibit booth located in the Kilimanjaro Lobby.
If you have any questions about the mobile app, or if you have trouble logging in, locate SLC sta for support either at the registration desk or PSBA’s exhibit booth located in the Kilimanjaro Lobby.
who download the app will be entered to win a $100 Visa The winner will be announced in the post-conference recap on conference website and the morning newsletters. The prize will be the winner.
Attendees who download the app will be entered to win a $100 Visa gift card! The winner will be announced in the post-conference recap on the conference website and the morning newsletters. The prize will be mailed to the winner.
access is available throughout Kalahari Resorts & Conventions. Choose the network titled “2025 PASA-PSBA Conference.” There is password needed to join. help finding a room, accessing resources or navigating the mobile app? Look for friendly sta in blue or pink shirts marked “STAFF” — they’re here to help! You’ll also find PASA and PSBA team members stationed near registration in the Kilimanjaro Ballroom throughout the event.
• Wi-Fi access is available throughout Kalahari Resorts & Conventions. Choose the network titled “2025 PASA-PSBA Conference.” There is no password needed to join.
• Need help finding a room, accessing resources or navigating the mobile app? Look for friendly sta in blue or pink shirts marked “STAFF” — they’re here to help! You’ll also find PASA and PSBA team members stationed near registration in the Kilimanjaro Ballroom throughout the event.
Leadership, Communication and Feedback, KALAHARI H
................................... EDUCATION SESSIONS V
................................... EDUCATION SESSIONS V
Alone: Harnessing Partnerships for Change,
Don’t Have To Do It Alone: Harnessing Partnerships for Change, SAGEWOOD
Bridging Education and Industry: Lessons From Germany’s Dual VET System, IRONWOOD
Industry: Lessons From Germany’s Dual VET System, Districts: Building and Leading E ective Systems for
Transforming School Districts: Building and Leading E ective Systems for ALOESWOOD
Economy and Its Impact on Investment Rates, KALAHARI A Creating Equitable School Discipline Systems, KALAHARI H Leadership Through E ective Communication, AFRICAN
State of the Economy and Its Impact on Investment Rates, KALAHARI A the Model: Creating Equitable School Discipline Systems, KALAHARI H
E-Colors: Elevating Leadership Through E ective Communication, AFRICAN BALLROOM, SUITE 40
Exhibitor Reception, KILIMANJARO BALLROOM
Exhibitor Reception, KILIMANJARO BALLROOM
Scan the QR code to take the overall conference evaluation. A printed copy is also available in your registration materials – drop it o at the registration desk at the end of conference. Those who complete the evaluation will be entered to win a prize!
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Attendee/Exhibitor Bu et Breakfast, KILIMANJARO BALLROOM
Attendee/Exhibitor Bu et Breakfast, KILIMANJARO BALLROOM
Exhibit Hall Open, KILIMANJARO BALLROOM
Exhibit Hall Open, KILIMANJARO BALLROOM
Scan the QR code to take the education session surveys. Printed copies will also be distributed and collected in each session. Complete a survey for each session you participate in for multiple chances to win a prize!
Exhibitor Registration, REGISTRATION 1 & 2
Exhibitor Registration, REGISTRATION 1 & 2
.................................. Attendee Registration, REGISTRATION 1 & 2
.................................. Attendee Registration, REGISTRATION 1 & 2
EARLY BIRD SESSIONS
Rebound with Attendance: An Attendance Incentive Program, SAGEWOOD
The winners will be announced in the post-conference recap on the conference website and in the morning newsletters. Prizes will be mailed.
Professional Development Plans With Lasting Impact, ROSEWOOD
Certified Trauma and Mental Health Therapist, ALOESWOOD
Attendance: An Attendance Incentive Program, SAGEWOOD Development Plans With Lasting Impact, ROSEWOOD Mental Health Therapist, ALOESWOOD Transforming School Culture Across Diverse Settings,
Post-conference prizes include:
Admired Leadership: Transforming School Culture Across Diverse Settings, KALAHARI A
• $100 Visa gift card for completing education session survey
Bridging the Governance Gap: Practical Leadership in a Distrustful Era, KALAHARI H
• $100 Visa gift card for completing overall conference evaluation
• $100 Visa gift card for downloading conference app
Healthcare Challenges for PA School Districts, IRONWOOD
Gap: Practical Leadership in a Distrustful Era, Challenges for PA School Districts, IRONWOOD
Featured Session: Enhancing School Safety and Security: Federal Resources to Protect the K-12 Community, KALAHARI BALLROOM
EDUCATION SESSIONS VI
Prizes will also be drawn following the Closing Keynote. Each attendee will receive a ra e ticket as they enter the session.
Featured Session: Enhancing School Safety and Security: Federal Resources to Protect the K-12 Community, KALAHARI BALLROOM EDUCATION SESSIONS VI
Creating a Culture of Learning, SAGEWOOD
Mentoring for New Superintendents, ROSEWOOD
Learning, SAGEWOOD Superintendents, ROSEWOOD Study: Overview of the German Education System,
Closing Keynote ra e prizes include:
Institute German Study: Overview of the German Education System, IRONWOOD
• $250 Visa gift card
Legal Highlight Reel, KALAHARI A
• Free 2026 conference registration
Applying for Referendum Exceptions, Designating Funds and Increasing Taxes: Debunking the 2023 Audit and the Current State of Public School Funding in Commonwealth, KALAHARI H
• Free overnight stay at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Better Boards: Governance, Leadership and Community Partnership, AFRICAN BALLROOM, SUITE 40
Reel, KALAHARI A Exceptions, Designating Funds and Increasing Taxes: Audit and the Current State of Public School Funding in KALAHARI H Governance, Leadership and Community Partnership, SUITE 40
........................ Exhibit Hall Tear Down, KILIMANJARO BALLROOM
p.m. ........................ Exhibit Hall Tear Down, KILIMANJARO BALLROOM
Attendee Lunch and Closing Keynote with Sean Astin, KALAHARI BALLROOM
p.m. Attendee Lunch and Closing Keynote with Sean Astin, KALAHARI BALLROOM
Scan the QR code for more information about each education session.
Scan the QR code for more information about each education session.
to change. Please refer to the conference app for the latest information.
refer to the conference app for the latest information.
