PA Principals Association

The mission of the PA Principals Association is to ensure a quality education for every child by comprehensively supporting the educational leaders of our schools.

Serving All Principals, Assistant Principals and Other Educational Leaders Across Pennsylvania.

Our new address:
122 Valley Road
Enola, PA 17025

News & Announcements

How do students overcome barriers to learning like hunger, homelessness?
Homelessness, food insecurity, exposure to violence and access to healthcare – all barriers to young people learning in school. Kids living in poverty is behind many of these challenges. These… Read More
New PSSA results show some scores are rebounding, but kids are still behind
After plummeting during the pandemic, the latest Pennsylvania standardized test scores show signs of progress: Year over year, math scores are up. Click here for full article. (Subscription may be… Read More
New report details lack of internet, resources at rural PA school districts
Students attending rural school districts across Pennsylvania often grapple with limited internet access and are offered fewer school-based resources such as psychologists and counselors, according to a new report released… Read More

Click here to view Senate Resolution 181 proclaiming October 2023
as National Principals Month in Pennsylvania.

Regional Service Specialist (RSS) Update…
Three new Regional Service Specialists (RSS) recently joined the PA Principals Association team. Peg Foster, Darren McLaurin and Michael Allison have joined Dr. Dina Wert, Susan Martin and Cynthia Zajac to provide support and assistance to members in the three regions across PA:Dina and Peg- East I, II, III; Susan and Darren – Central I, II, III; and Cynthia and Michael – West I, II, III.
Click here for important updates for your region!

Professional Development Opportunities

New Principal Book Club

The PA Principals Association is offering a new, FREE professional development opportunity for members: New Principal Book Club. This is a great personal growth opportunity for you to network, share and be mentored.

Target Audience: Principals who are starting in their position as a principal.

Watch for more information to come!

1) Purchase the book.

2) Register to attend at no cost.

3) Read the assigned chapters.

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Benefits of Membership

PA Principals Association is the only professional organization in Pennsylvania dedicated to the support and well-being of school administrators with a special emphasis on elementary, middle and high school principals. PA Principals Association is committed to the advancement of the profession and strives to provide exceptional services and benefits to its members.

PA Principals Association provides its members with the professional development, legal advice/Act 93 consultations, legislative efforts, research, tools and networking that they need to be successful school leaders.

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