Pupil Services Administrators: Everyday Superheroes

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1 Pupil Services Administrators: Everyday Superheroes The 41 st Annual Conference of The Pennsylvania Association of Pupil Services Administrators The Inn at Leola Village Leola, Pennsylvania Wednesday, April 3, 2019 to Friday, April 5,

2 Pupil Services Administrators: Everyday Superheroes 41 st Annual PAPSA Conference April 3-5, 2019 Please join us for the 2019 PAPSA annual conference, which will be held April 3-5, 2019 at the beautiful The Inn at Leola Village in Leola, PA. The theme this year will be Pupil Services Administrators: Everyday Superheroes. This year, there will be a pre-session beginning at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, April 3 rd and the main sessions will be held on Thursday, April 4 th and Friday, April 5 th. There will also be a PAPSA Executive Board meeting from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on April 3 rd. Board meetings are open to any interested member. Wednesday s program will begin with a presentation by Jill Clodgo, from the Pennsylvania Department of Health s Division of School Health Services, who will provide a School Health Update. That session will be followed by a Welcome from the Pennsylvania Department of Education featuring PA Secretary of Education Pedro A. Rivera. We are honored to have Secretary Rivera join us. Wednesday s program will conclude with an outstanding President s Networking and Socializing Reception Sponsored by GHR Education. Please join us for fine food and collegiality. On Thursday, attendees will be treated to a Continental Breakfast Sponsored by Gaggle. Then, a variety of programs will be offered beginning with Restorative Justice for All: The Intersection of Behavioral Supports and the Implementation of School-wide Restorative Practices presented by William Zee, Esq. from the law firm of Barley & Snyder. During the morning session, there will be a Break Sponsored by Kinvolved. Following the morning session, we will hold our annual business meeting and enjoy a Buffet Luncheon Sponsored by Frontline Education. During the annual business meeting, NAPSA Executive Director Wayne Fausnaught will bring greetings and the PAPSA awards will be presented. The buffet luncheon will also feature door prizes. After lunch, Dr. Seria Chatters, Director of Diversity and Inclusive Excellence for the State College Area School District, will present Restorative Practices and Inclusivity. After a Break Sponsored by Kinvolved, a Student Panel from the State College Area School District will be featured in a session titled How Students Use Restorative Practices. Thursday will conclude with an outstanding Networking Happy Hour Reception sponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. On Friday, after another delicious Continental Breakfast Sponsored by Gaggle, the conference will feature the acclaimed Paul Stevens Memorial Legal Seminar with attorneys Sharon Montanye and Jane Williams, along with their associates from the law firm of Sweet, Stevens, Katz, and Williams, who will address legal issues impacting special education during the morning session. During the morning session, there will be a Break Sponsored by Kinvolved. Following a Buffet Luncheon Sponsored by Sweet, Stevens, Katz and Williams, the afternoon session will concentrate on legal issues related to pupil services. This is a great opportunity for you to update your knowledge of recent court decisions that may influence the conduct of your programs and services. The seminar is in its 18th year and is generally considered a highlight of the conference program. Please join us this April for three days of networking, up-to-date information, and good company with your Pupil Services colleagues from across the state. The PAPSA Conference is the premier professional development resource for Pupil Services/Special Education Administrators in the Commonwealth. And while you re at it, why not plan to add a day or two and explore what Lancaster County has to offer? There are many attractions for adults and children alike. The Amish farms, music theaters, outlet malls, fresh produce markets, amusement parks, antique railroads, craft shops, and other fascinating activities are available, all within a few minutes of the conference site. Lancaster County is a national and worldwide destination for entertainment and culture, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. This is an opportunity to combine a vacation with the exceptional professional development that the PAPSA Conference offers. We look forward to seeing you in Lancaster this spring! Don t delay! Make your reservations today at The Inn at Leola Village! 2

3 PUPIL SERVICES ADMINISTRATORS: EVERYDAY SUPERHEROES 2019 PAPSA Conference Schedule Wednesday, April 3, :00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Casa Ballroom Executive Board Meeting (Open to the public) 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Casa Ballroom Pre-conference Seminar School Health Services Update: An Update from the Field Jill Clodgo, Chief PDH Division of School Health Services 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Welcome from PDE Pedro A. Rivera, PA Secretary of Education Greetings by Representative of GHR Education 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. President s Networking and Socializing Reception Sponsored by GHR Education Foyer of the Casa Ballroom Thursday, April 4, :30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Foyer of the Casa Ballroom Registration 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Foyer of the Casa Ballroom Continental Breakfast sponsored by Gaggle 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Casa Ballroom Greetings by Representative of Gaggle Restorative Justice for All: The Intersection of Behavioral Supports and the Implementation of School-wide Restorative Practices William Zee, Esq. Barley & Snyder 10:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Foyer of the Casa Ballroom Session Break Session Breaks Sponsored by Kinvolved 11:30 p.m. 12:00 noon Casa Ballroom Business Meeting Elections Greetings by Representative of Frontline Education Greetings from NAPSA Executive Director Wayne Fausnaught PAPSA Awards Presentation 3

4 12:00 Noon 1:00 p.m. Casa Ballroom Buffet Luncheon - Sponsored by Frontline Education Door Prize Drawings (Must be present to win.) 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Casa Ballroom Restorative Practices and Inclusivity Dr. Seria Chatters Director of Diversity and Inclusive Excellence State College Area School District 2:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. Casa Ballroom Session Break Session Breaks Sponsored by Kinvolved Greetings by Representative of Kinvolved 2:45 p.m. 4:00 p.m. How Students Use Restorative Practices Student Panel State College Area School District Greetings by Representative of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Networking Happy Hour Sponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Foyer of the Casa Ballroom Friday, April 5, :15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Foyer of the Casa Ballroom Registration 7:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Foyer of the Casa Ballroom Continental Breakfast sponsored by Gaggle 8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.* Casa Ballroom Legal Issues Impacting Special Education Jane Williams, Esquire Sharon Montanye, Esquire & Associates from Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams *There will be a session break during this session 10:00 a.m. Session Breaks Sponsored by Kinvolved 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Casa Ballroom Buffet Luncheon 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Casa Ballroom Legal Issues Impacting Pupil services Jane Williams, Esquire Sharon Montanye, Esquire & Associates from Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams 4

5 The Inn at Leola Village Booking Instructions for the 2018 PAPSA Conference April 3-5, 2019 Room reservations must be made directly with the Inn at Leola Village. Please call (717) to make your reservation and mention the PA Association of Pupil Services Administrators. Cut-off date is March 13, Please see below for making online reservations. Remember: Be sure to identify yourself as a PA Association of Pupil Services Administrators conference participant. You must make your reservation by March 13, 2019 to ensure you receive the special room rate of $129.95/night plus applicable taxes and fees for single or double occupancy. A higher rate will apply for triple ($ plus taxes and fees) or quadruple ($ plus taxes and fees) occupancy. Persons requiring handicapped accommodations should notify the hotel staff at the time they make the reservation The Inn at Leola Village 38 Deborah Drive Leola, PA (717) Hotel Details Set on acres of gardens on a former Amish farm, this boutique inn is a short drive from downtown Lancaster. The rustic-chic accommodations range from poolside suites with stone fireplaces to quaint cottages and Tuscanstyle rooms with wood-beam ceilings. All feature designer touches such as down comforters and rainfall showers, plus flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Historic buildings house a 24/7 business center, conference rooms, and wedding facilities. There's a seasonal outdoor pool, an on-site day spa, and two Italian dining options. Parking is free. 5

6 Pennsylvania Association of Pupil Services Administrators 2019 Annual PAPSA Conference Pupil Services Administrators: Everyday Superheroes April 3-5, 2019 Registration Form To register for the 41 st Annual PAPSA Conference, please complete the information below and return this form to the PAPSA Executive Director by March 25 th to take advantage of the Early Registration Discount. After that date, late registration rates will apply. Name: Title: District/Organization: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: Address: Conference Registration Fee: Early Registration (by March 25 th ) Late Registration (After March 25 th ) (Please Circle One) PAPSA Member* $ All sessions $ Non-member $ All sessions $ Retiree $ All sessions $ Student $ All sessions $ Wednesday, April 3 rd only $ Pre-session Only $ Thursday, April 4 th only $ (Lunch included*) $ *Both Luncheons Friday, April 5 th only $ (Lunch included*) $ will be served buffet style. NOTE: Please confirm your membership status to be sure that you qualify for the PAPSA member rate. Your name should appear on the membership list in the latest newsletter or you have received an verifying receipt of your membership payment. If neither is the case, you will be expected to pay the nonmember rate. The non-member rate will include PAPSA membership for the remainder of the current school year, through June 30, We look forward to seeing you in Leola in April! Thank you for your interest in attending the PAPSA Annual Conference! (Registration continued on the back of this form) 6

7 PAPSA Dues (If you wish to include them with your conference registration): Regular Membership $ Student Membership $ Retiree Membership $ Institutional Membership $ Joint PAPSA/NAPSA Membership $ (covers five staff) Please mail registration form and check made payable to PAPSA (FID# ) to: Dr. Douglas Arnold, PAPSA Executive Director PO Box 234 Brodheadsville, PA (570) papsa@ptd.net Registration Fee: $ PAPSA Dues $ Pre-Conference Seminar Total Amount Enclosed NO CHARGE, if registered for the full conference, but please check if you plan to attend so that we may have the necessary number of handouts available. $ Please make sure that your registration fees have been paid prior to the conference. Admission to the programs will depend upon your check having been received. If your check has been received in the PAPSA office, you will have received a confirmation receipt via to that effect. Having submitted your request to the school business office is no guarantee that the payment has reached PAPSA in a timely manner. Refunds will be granted until 48 hours prior to the conference and a $25.00 handling fee will be retained by the organization. Special Note: PAPSA will no longer arrange for entry of Act 48 hours into the PDE system. Attendees will be provided with a certificate indicating how many hours they have attended and will then be responsible for having those hours entered through their district or intermediate unit. 7