Three regional forums will be held. Register to attend a regional forum in your area.
See below for the details of each event.
Governor Wolf will deliver his 2016-2017 state budget proposal to the General Assembly on February 9. This policy forum is an early opportunity to get up-to-date information about what is in the proposed education budget, the budget’s relative strengths and weaknesses, and key issues.
Ron Cowell of EPLC will provide an overview of the Governor’s proposed budget for early education, K-12 and higher education. A representative of The Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center will provide an overview of the state’s fiscal situation and key issues that will affect this year’s budget discussion. The overviews will be followed by remarks from a panel representing statewide and regional perspectives concerning state funding for education and education related items. These speakers will discuss the impact of the Governor’s proposals and identify the key issues that will likely be considered during this year’s budget debate.
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Forum #1 – “Capital Region Forum Series” – RSVP by clicking here
Thursday, February 11, 2016 – Harrisburg Hilton Hotel – Two North Second Street Harrisburg, PA 17101
Continental Breakfast – 8:00 a.m.
Program – 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
An Overview of the Proposed 2016-2017 State Budget and Education Issues Will Be Provided By:
Representative of The Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center
Ron Cowell, President, The Education Policy and Leadership Center
Statewide and Regional Perspectives Will Be Provided By:
Dr. Brian Barnhart, Executive Director, Lancaster-Lebanon IU #13
John Callahan, Assistant Executive Director for Public Policy/ Chief Lobbyist, Pennsylvania School Boards Association
Thomas Gluck, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units
Jodi Askins, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children
RSVP for the Harrisburg forum by clicking here.
While there is no registration fee, seating is limited and an RSVP is required.
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Forum #2 – “Southeastern Region Forum Series” – RSVP by clicking here.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 – Penn Center for Educational Leadership – University of Pennsylvania – 3440 Market Street (5th Floor), Philadelphia, PA 19104-3325
Networking and Coffee – 9:30 a.m.
Program – 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
An Overview of the Proposed 2016-2017 State Budget and Education Issues Will Be Provided By:
Representative of The Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center
Ron Cowell, President, The Education Policy and Leadership Center
Statewide and Regional Perspectives Will Be Provided By:
Donna Cooper, Executive Director, Public Citizens for Children and Yout
Deborah Gordon Klehr, Executive Director, Education Law Center
Mark B. Miller, President-Elect, Pennsylvania School Boards Association
Dr. George Steinhoff, Superintendent, Penn Delco School District
RSVP for the Philadelphia forum by clicking here.
While there is no registration fee, seating is limited and an RSVP is required.
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Forum #3 – “Western Region Forum Series” – RSVP by clicking here.
Thursday, February 25, 2016 – Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center – 100 Lytton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Continental Breakfast – 8:00 a.m.
Program – 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
An Overview of the Proposed 2016-2017 State Budget and Education Issues Will Be Provided By:
Representative of The Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center
Ron Cowell, President, The Education Policy and Leadership Center
Statewide and Regional Perspectives Will Be Provided By:
Karina Chavez, Executive Director, Pittsburgh Council on Higher Education
Dr. Jeffrey Fuller, Superintendent, Freedom Area School District
Cheryl Kleiman, Staff Attorney, Education Law Center
Nathan Mains, Executive Director, Pennsylvania School Boards Association
RSVP for the Pittsburgh forum by clicking here.
While there is no registration fee, seating is limited and an RSVP is required.
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