HARRISBURG, PA (January 29, 2020) – The Pennsylvania State Education Association is focusing its work in 2020 on policy priorities intended to tackle Pennsylvania’s educator shortage, attract more people of color to teaching, and ensure that all students have access to caring educators, teaching assistants, nurses, counselors, school psychologists, and social workers. Among the biggest challenges they reported is a growing shortage of educators and support professionals in Pennsylvania, as fewer young graduates choose careers in education. Full week reservations are given priority. They deserve better.”. 0000024051 00000 n
https://interagencystandingcommittee.org/results-group-2-accountability-and-inclusion, Protection from Sexual Abuse & Exploitation (PSEA). PSEA is making it a priority to put more state funding into employing more teaching assistants in our schools and classrooms. An affiliate of the National Education Association, PSEA represents about 181,000 active and retired educators and school employees, student teachers, higher education staff, and health care workers in Pennsylvania. Copyright @ 2020 PSEA. 0000003103 00000 n
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“We need to invest more state resources into hiring teaching assistants to work with our students.”. PSEA also heard from members that more needs to be done to attract people of color to teaching, and that districts need to employ more teaching assistants, school nurses, and school counselors to work with students. 7. All rights reserved. PSEA is a community of education professionals who make a difference in the lives of students every day. In 2019, $2.1million in grants were awarded to 11 universities through this initiative. The state’s minimum educator salary hasn’t been increased since 1988. Find a list of PSEA's conferences and events for members. PSEA is making it a priority to find creative ways to attract people of color to the educationprofession. nn IASC members at country-level contribute to PSEA Balance $200 $200 $400 $400 Deduction Priority First Next Last Maximum Amount To Use 100% 25% 50% Example Course Fees Amount Deducted A $350 $200 $ 150 B $500 $200 $200 $ 100 C $1,000 $ 200 $200 $250 ( 25% of $1000) $350 Scenario 2: When the student does not have PSEA or his/her PSEA … School nurses improve student attendance by promoting good health, preventing disease, and managing student illnesses. %A�kf�v_��?�g!o�k�b)�G(U��&4����a]VnFҼ��|��t���`�DoH[�M��(ډN��͚PT,*$#*H�1"�Z����uLe����IH������-�$��u{���Y�z�|!�(+*TS^�����`���1)��Ʈ]y>b�@(a�4Il���]�I��+G�V�:zp��HIFQ1���T�Q��eʪ9���7��^0̈g�[W;϶t<>���͵O5֝l:�p��p�������W�>��}���~Û��n�#{������}��������"1"��&{1����T6_$8?1=c����|�L�|�:����?����1��_���Eoz~4Z�h�1��~�������+��M�9��[�ap�rd0�%�����H�9�i��Tb� ��P���r “We want to work collaboratively with policymakers from both parties to ensure the next generation of Pennsylvanians are successful. “Students benefit from having talented professionals at school who know them and their communities well,” PSEA President Rich Askey said. 0000021396 00000 n
Askey is a Harrisburg music teacher and the president of PSEA. “Funding an increase in the minimum educator salary will help struggling rural and urban school districts across Pennsylvania attract and retain high-quality educators,” Askey said. IASC PSEA repository: https://interagencystandingcommittee.org/results-group-2-accountability-and-inclusion, Protocol on SEA allegations involving implementing partners - UN.pdf, SG Bulletin on PSEA - UN Secretariat - 2003.pdf, SG Report on Special Measures for PSEA - UNGA - 2016.pdf, SG Report on Special Measures for PSEA - UNGA - 2017.pdf. IASC COUNTRY-LEVEL IMPLEMENTATION OF PSEA: 3 PRIORITY OUTCOMES In all humanitarian situations: 05/02/2019 4 EXAMPLES OF WHAT SUCCESS WOULD LOOK LIKE AT COUNTRY LEVEL • One harmonized reporting system on PSEA at country level • Functional Community Based … xref
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That includes building on initiatives like the grant program launched by Gov. PSEA is making it a priority to find creative ways to attract people of color to the education profession.
For instance, the number of college students completing Pennsylvania teacher prep programs has dropped by 32 percent between 2013-14 and 2017-18, while the number of Level 1 Instructional Certificates issued in Pennsylvania has dropped by 74 percent between 2012-13 and 2018-19. 0000003947 00000 n
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To make sure they are, we need the most qualified teachers, teaching assistants, school nurses, counselors, psychologists, and social workers. If you are a PSEA focal point at UNHCR, please visit the PSEA Community Network and the page on sexual misconduct on the intranet for additional resources. “When high-quality professionals become educators and make a career of it, students excel.”. PSEA is committed to making changes aimed at protecting everyone who works and learns in our schools. %cS�F��BŢ` �X7f���A�?��E�З���X-�M�@��"ʼW�7s�
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Askey said that PSEA’s priorities will guide the work of the Association in 2020, and that he looks forward to engaging with policymakers to hear their ideas, too.
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Studies have found that employing additional teaching assistants is associated with higher student achievement in math and reading. The PSEA technical group may decide on steps to address concerns in other ways (for example, addressing matters of poor practice via training, a change in working arrangements or a change in procedures). “A loan forgiveness program would help educators with high college loan debts stick with this profession and make a difference in the lives of hundreds of children.”.
Victim assistance •Services/support to victims –based on needs; package includes basic material, psychosocial, medical, school reintegration and/or livelihood support, legal. It is one of the lowest rates in the country.
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