Need to relax while learning new teaching strategies? 

Get away… to a cottage course near Hartwood Acres on

Differentiating Instruction!

Western Region PASCD & Chapman University - Fall 2008

Click Here to Register on line. 

Differentiated Instructional Strategies:  Theory Into Practice, is a hands on, graduate course designed to provide teachers with the understandings and strategies needed to meet the needs of their students.  Differentiating instruction is essential because students differ in their learning profiles, interests and readiness.  The success of differentiating instruction is that students are offered CHOICES and matched with tasks compatible with these variables.  The content, processes, products, and learning environments are adapted based on the needs of the students.  ASCD resources will be used.  We will learn:

1.     The principles and seven keys to differentiating instruction

2.     Instructional strategies and their application in the classroom

.  The "cottage" setting provides a collegial atmosphere, including dinner, with the focus on understanding and application of the strategies presented.

Wednesdays from 4:30 – 8:00PM – October 8, 22, November 5, 19, 2008

Instructors are Anna DeForest, Teacher in Hampton Township School District, and Franny McAleer, President, WPASCD.     Dinner is included.

Location is the cottage of Anna DeForest, 4560 Sweetwater Place, Allison Park, PA  15101

Option #1 – 3 graduate credits - Cost is $745.00, make one check payable to Chapman University for $195.00 and one to WPASCD for $550.00

Option #2 – 90, Act 48 hours – Cost is $550.00, make one check payable to WPASCD for $550.00  

Bring checks for Chapman University and WPASCD to the first evening of class, October 8, 2008.

If you have questions, please contact Franny at franny@learnerslink.com or 724-413-6001 after September 14, 2008.

Registration until October 6, 2008

*Chapman University graduate-level elective courses are designed to serve the needs of those requiring professional upgrading and to enable teachers and administrators to meet requirements for salary increment steps and for re-certification. Individuals desiring to include this course in a Master's Degree program offered at another institution should secure the approval of that institution first.

WPASCD Executive Board Members

WPASCD Executive Board Officers

Franny McAleer, WPASCD President, Duquesne and Waynesburg Universities and Educational Consultant,  321 Lorlita Lane,  Pittsburgh, PA 15241,  724-468-7047,  724-413-6001,  franny@learnerslink.com

Paul Chmara, WPASCD Vice President, Principal, Ingomar Elementary School, 602 W. Ingomar Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-6906, 412-366-9665, pchmara@northallegheny.org

Florence Chapman, WPASCD Treasurer, 6527 Lilac Street, Pittsburgh 15217,  fpchapman@gmail.com

Laurie Heinricher, WPASCD Secretary, Curriculum Coordinator,  Hampton Township  School District, Allison Park, PA 15101, heinricher@htsd.k12.pa.us

Cathy Cubelic, WPASCD Membership Chair, Principal, Hampton Township  School District,  4591 School Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101, cubelic@htsd.k12.pa.us

Cathy Cubelic, WPASCD Conference Chairperson, Teacher, Hampton Township  School District,  4589 School Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101 cubelic@htsd.k12.pa.us

Larry Korchnak,  PASCD Influence Committee Representative,  PA Department of Education, Distinguished Educator, 4245 Old New England Road, Allison Park, PA 15101, 412-736-3562, Korchnak@verizon.net

WPASCD Executive Board Members

Louis Angelo, Assistant Principal, Upper St. Clair High School,  McLaughlin Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241, Angelo@uscsd.k12.pa.us

Deborah Cox,  Principal, Pittsburgh Public Schools, Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8, 595 Crane Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216,  412-572-8130/Fax: 412-572-8148, dcox1@pghboe.net

Joseph Goodnack, PASCD President, and Superintendent, North Hills Schools District, 135 Sixth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15229, (412) 318-1017  goodnackj@nhsd.net

Mary Ravita, Past President PASCD,  Assistant Superintendent, South Fayette School District,  2250 Old Oakdale Road,  McDonald,  PA 15057-2580,  412-221-4542 x 409, ravita@southfayette.org

Katie Romea, Intern, Pittsburgh Public Schools, Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8, 595 Crane Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216,  412-572-8130/Fax: 412-572-8148, kromea1@pghboe.net

Don Teti, Diocese of Pittsburgh, Department for Catholic Schools, 135 First Avenue, First Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, 412-456-3070, x 7, dteti@DIOPitt.ORG

Debbie VanMaele, Hampton township Middle School, Allison Park, PA 15101, VanMaele@htsd.k12.pa.us

Jo Welter, Assistant Superintendent, Hampton Township School District, Allison park, PA 15101, Welter@htsd.k12.pa.us

  PASCD Board Goals 2007-2008

CONSTITUTION of the WESTERN REGION

Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

The name of this association shall be the Western Region Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development hereafter referred to as Western Region.

The purposes of the Western Region shall be the promotion of professional growth for educators, the advancement of the education of children, and the improvement of curriculum development, supervision and instruction. To these ends, the organization will be affiliated with the Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (PASCD) and cooperate with any other organization with shared goals.

The activities of the Western Region will be primarily guided and defined by the mission and strategic plan adopted by the Regional Executive Board in concert with the State Executive Board.

This organization does not discriminate against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Section 1. Any person who has an interest in curriculum development and the education of children may become a member and be eligible for all rights and privileges as stated in this constitution.

Section 2. All members who have paid PASCD annual dues as provided in the bylaws shall be eligible to vote and hold office in this association.

Section 3. There shall be four categories of members: regular, student, institutional, and retired.

Section 4. A regular member is defined as any person who meets eligibility requirements for membership, pays annual dues, and is a member in good standing.

Section 5. A student member is any person who is actively enrolled as a full-time student in an institution of higher education.

Section 6. Institutional memberships are available to any group of five or more people directly associated with the same school district, intermediate unit, higher education agency, or other educational organization.

Section 7. Any retired person who has been an active member of Pennsylvania ASCD for three or more years may continue his or her membership without payment of dues while maintaining all rights of membership.

Section 8. Any person involved in the education of children may become a member of the Western Region.

Section l. The officers of the Western Region shall be President, Past President or President Elect, Secretary and Treasurer. The Executive Board shall be comprised of the officers, the Membership Chair, I.U. Representative, Influence Committee Chair and two members appointed by the President.

Section 2. Succession - The President Elect will serve one (1) year in that capacity, then President for two (2) years, and then become Past President for one (1) year. The title “Vice-President” will be employed, but depending on his/her position in the 4 year office cycle, the vice-president will function as president-elect and as past president.

Section 3. Officers shall be elected at the Annual Business Meeting of the Western Region in June of each year and take office July 1. Officers shall be elected for a 2-year term (in the odd/even numbered years.) Any member of the Executive Board who is absent without just cause from two or more Executive Board Meetings in any calendar year shall forfeit his/her position on the Board.

Section 4. The Executive Board shall meet 4 times per year. The date and times will be set at the discretion of the President.

Section 1. President – The President shall preside at all meetings of the Executive Board and the Annual Business Meeting of the Western Region. The President will preside at all other general meetings of Western Region unless this responsibility is delegated to other officers of the Executive Board. The President is a member of the PASCD Executive Board and is responsible for completing periodic/annual reports to the PASCD. The term of office begins on July 1 and lasts for two (2) years.

Section 2. The President shall appoint members to committees as approved by the Executive Board.

Section 3. Executive Board – The Executive Board shall plan the program activities for Western Region and shall approve all those committees which will facilitate the carrying out of the program.

Section 4. President Elect/Past President – The President Elect/Past President shall preside in the absence of the President and shall perform such other duties as are assigned by the president. Should the President become incapacitated for any reason, the President Elect/Past President shall preside for the remainder of the term in which the President is unable to serve. During such period, the President Elect/Past President shall have all the powers of the President. In the event that elected officers become incapacitated, the President shall appoint qualified members to serve for the remainder of the term or until such time as the elected officer is able to resume appropriate duties.

Section 5. Secretary – The Secretary shall maintain minutes for Executive Board, Annual Business Meeting and other proceedings and resolutions of Western Region as determined by the president.

Section 6. Treasurer – The Treasurer shall expend and account for such money as needed by Western Region. The Treasurer shall coordinate activities with the membership chair.

Section 7. All officers and Executive Board members shall be members of Western Region and PASCD.

Section 1. The Executive Board shall meet at the call of the president as provided for in Article IV, Section 3 of the Constitution. An emergency meeting can be called at the discretion of the president.

Section 2. There shall be an Annual business meeting of the membership. At the annual meeting there shall be a program for the membership that supports the goals of Western Region.

Section 3. A quorum of 10% of the membership is required to conduct business at the Annual Meeting.

Section 4. Rules of parliamentary procedure as laid down in Robert’s Rules of Order, revised edition, shall be used to conduct all business meetings.

Section 1. Western Region officers shall be elected at large from the entire membership at the Annual Business Meeting. The list of candidates shall be prepared in advance by a nominating committee of at least three voting members appointed by the president. Nominations from the floor shall be in order.

Section 2. Term of Office – The terms of all officers shall begin on July 1, following the Annual Business Meeting. Officers shall be elected for a 2-year term.

Section 1. The fiscal year shall be from July 1 through June 30.

Section 2. The annual dues may be assessed by the Executive Board and ratified by majority vote of members present at the Annual Business Meeting to become effective at the beginning of the new fiscal year.

Section 3. All disbursements shall be signed by the President and the Treasurer.

Section 4. The Treasurer shall surrender records for examination by an Auditing Committee at the end of each fiscal year or at the close of said term of office upon demand of the Executive Committee. The report of the Auditing Committee shall be entered into the minutes of the Western Region. A copy of the Western Region’s minutes containing the Auditor’s Report shall be forwarded to the Treasurer of PASCD within three (3) months following the Auditing Committee’s report.

Article IX: Amendments

This constitution amended by a vote of two-thirds of the returned vote from the active members in the following manner:

1. The proposed amendment(s) shall be submitted in writing to the President of the Western Region.

2. The Amendment shall be signed by at least ten members.

3. The proposed amendment(s) will be circulated to the membership and put to a vote of the active membership of the Western Region.

Beginning with the 2006-2007 year and every four (4) years thereafter, the president shall appoint a committee to review the current Constitution to recommend any necessary changes to the Board of Directors. After reviewing the proposed changes the Board of Directors may recommend that the changes be circulated to the membership and approved as listed above in Article IX, item 3.

The Pennsylvania ASCD Constitution shall govern on all matters not covered by the Western Region Constitution.

No part of the net income, revenue, and grants of the Association shall benefit any member, officer, or private individual (except that reasonable compensation may be paid for services rendered in connection with one or more of its purposes), and no member, officer, or private individual shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any part of the assets of the Association on its dissolution or liquidation. In event of such dissolution or liquidation, the assets of the Western Region, after payment of debts and obligations, shall be transferred to PASCD.