PASA Research Symposium: Full Schedule

8:00am PST

Welcome - Continental Breakfast

Limited Capacity seats available

Enjoy pastries, coffee, tea and more...all on US--your PASA Team!

Network with frends and colleagues or meet new leaders before settling down to an exciting morning of transformative, creative and innovative idea sharing.

Speakers

PASA Administrative Team

Enjoy a delicious breakfast with us to start your day!

Thursday March 5, 2015 8:00am - 9:30am PST
Best Western Conference Center Harrisburg, PA

8:00am PST

Professional Development Poster Sessions Gallery

Educational Research doctoral scholars share proposed research and future outlooks. Sessions will be virtual and real time. Projected 10 researchers, plus.

Moderators

Kristen Betts

Clinical Professor, Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Management, Drexel University

PASA Research Poster Session CoordinatorDr. Kristen Betts teaches in the EdD Program in Educational Leadership & Management in the School of Education at Drexel University. She has 20 years of experience in higher education serving in key leadership positions within private, public... Read More →

Thursday March 5, 2015 8:00am - 12:00pm PST

9:00am PST

Welcome and Introductions

Sponsors

Dr. Pat Crawford

PASA - Director of Professional Development.Dr. Crawford joined PASA as a part-time staff member in 2007. He works with the PASA Professional Development Committee to design PASA’s program of professional development and organize and monitor all aspects of the PASA mentor program... Read More →

Thursday March 5, 2015 9:00am - 9:15am PST

9:15am PST

Professional Development Needs-Assessment Report Highlights

Will review study and make Introductions.
Dr. Joyce Pittman, Chair. PASA Research and Development
Committee
Invited Guest: Dr. Nancy Songer, Dean, Drexel School of Education

Moderators

Dr. Joyce Pittman

Chair, Research & Development Committee, Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA)

Associate Clinical Professor/Director of Educational Leadership and Management doctoral program with Drexel University of Philadelphia, PA PASA Board of Governors Member Email: Jpittman.pasard@gmail.com Dr. Joyce Pittman earned her Ph.D. in Education, with specializing in Education... Read More →

Thursday March 5, 2015 9:15am - 9:30am PST
TBA

9:45am PST

FEATURED RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS

Leadership Succession: The Impact of Applying Succession Management Strategies, Developing District Leaders and Promoting From Within an Organization on the Self-Perceived Degree of Preparation and Job Effectiveness of First Time Pennsylvania Superintendents

Moderators

Dr. David Baugh

Superintendent, Superintendent in Bensalem Township School District

PASA Board of Governors Member and Superintendent - Bensalem, PA Greater Philadelphia Area Education Management PASA – Research and Development Committee Member Creative, student centered leader with experience at elementary, middle and high school levels. Collaborative instructional... Read More →

Speakers

Dr. Robert Gildea

Superintendent, Hollidaysburg Area School District

Presenter 1: Robert Gildea, Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Leadership Succession: The Impact of Applying Succession Management Strategies, Developing District Leaders and Promoting From Within an Organization on the Self-Perceived Degree of Preparation and Job Effectiveness... Read More →

Thursday March 5, 2015 9:45am - 10:15am PST
TBA

9:45am PST

Research Presentation

Investigating Variability in Teaching Performance: Seeking Pathways to Excellence. November 2012 (Final Report 2014)
Dissertation supervised by Dr. Rick McCown

Speakers

Dr. Francine Endler

Director of Curriculum

Dr. Endler joined the HASD as the Guidance Counselor at Foot of Ten Elementary School in 1999. In 2004 she was promoted to Principal of Allegheny One Elementary School and remained in that position until 2012. Dr. Endler was then transferred to Foot of Ten Elementary School... Read More →

Thursday March 5, 2015 9:45am - 10:15am PST
TBA

9:45am PST

Research Presentation

Student voice in school reform: A case study of Madison High School’s youth-adult governance model,

Speakers

Dr. Marc Brasof

Assistant Professor of Education Leadership, Arcadia University

Student voice in school reform: A case study of Madison High School’s youth-adult governance model, 372 pages; 3623116Presentation Abstract:This qualitative case study examined how Madison High School’s governance model generated youth-adult collaborations around school problems... Read More →

Thursday March 5, 2015 9:45am - 10:15am PST
TBA

10:30am PST

FEATURED RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS: Part 2

Will moderate Panel and lead the QA session for all five (5) panelists.

Moderators

Dr. Ed Bureau

Professor and Director of Educational Leadership, Drexel University, Drexel University

He earned his Education, which includes, a Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, M.Ed., Temple University B.A., Dickinson College. Dr. Bureau is an educator with over four decades of experience in teaching and leadership in K-12 and higher education. He teaches classes in qualitative... Read More →

Thursday March 5, 2015 10:30am - 11:50am PST

10:45am PST

Research Presentation

A Quantitative Study Analyzing the Relationship between High School Teachers’ Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching and Student Progress using a Value-Added Analysis Model

Speakers

Dr. Karla Burge Carlucci

Adjunct Professor, Wilkes University

Formerly NISL and PIL, Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit, Pocono Mountain School District. Scranton, Pennsylvania Area, Primary/Secondary Education; Pocono Mountain School District.Research Presentation : Algebra Teachers’ Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching. Formerly NISL... Read More →

Thursday March 5, 2015 10:45am - 11:50am PST
TBA

10:45am PST

Research Presentation

Teacher and Administrator Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Individualized Teacher Improvement Plans.
Advisor(s): Pittman, Joyce A.
Keywords: Education; Teachers--Rating of--Pennsylvania; School management and organization--Pennsylvania; Educational leadership and management

Speakers

Dr. Tim Re

Assistant Principal, Elizabethtown Area SD

Research Presentation: Teacher and Administrator Perspectives of the Effectiveness of Individualized Teacher Improvement Plans. December 2012 FellowMiddle School Assistant Principal, Elizabethtown Area SDTeacher and Administrator Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Individualized... Read More →

Thursday March 5, 2015 10:45am - 11:50am PST
TBA

PASA Research Symposium

11:00am PST

RESEARCH RECOGNITIONS: OUTSTANDING PASA FELLOWS HONORS AND AWARDS

Research Recognitions: Outstanding PASA Fellows
Faculty Supervisor Recognitions
Closing Words - Jim Buckheit, PASA Executive Director

Speakers

Dr. Jim Buckheit

Executive Director, Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA)

PASA Executive Director, Jim Buckheit began his tenure as PASA's Executive Director in September 2009. Previously, he served as Executive Director of the Pennsylvania State Board of Education and Executive Director of the Department of Education's Bureau of School Services.

Thursday March 5, 2015 11:00am - 11:45am PST
TBA