You asked for it...and now AASPA is proud to announce its official launch of the only National Certification Program offered to HR administrators now in its Pilot year.
Check out our official press release.
Apply today for the Certification Program - Applications due May 31, 2010
Check out the requirements for the Certification Program.
Statement Issued by AASPAon the blueprint for new a education era through the reauthorization of ESEA.
Overland Park, KS - AASPA has grown more influential in recent years as our school districts and our local and federal government focus on the importance of Human Capital operations in the challenge to provide a quality education for all students.
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AASPA Legislative and Governmental Committee Completes List
The AASPA Legislative and Governmental Committee has produced a list of websites about pending legislation, stautory laws and judicial finds at the federal and state/provincial level relevant to education. These links can be found in the members only section in Helpful Site Links under Resources, Documents & Discounts. We hope that you will find these links useful and relevant.
Leading Education Associations Urge a New Federal Role in Public Education
AASPA is excited to be a member organization of the Learning First Alliance (LFA). This fall the coalition released a statement calling for a new federal role in supporting success for all children in America's public schools. Read the LFA's press release and official statement, Transforming the Federal Role in America's Public Schools.
Forrest T. Jones & Company launches web page for AASPA members.
Click here to learn more about optional insurance policies offered exclusively for AASPA members.
Useful Tax Information - Watch the video...
Tax Video
EEOC Moves To Protect Retiree Health Benefits
Learn about the EEOC's decision to overturn the infamous Erie County Retirees Association v. County of Erie case regarding early retirement incentives and the age discrimination complaint. Click on the links below to read more about the EEOC's decision and a summary of the case.
www.eeoc.gov/press/12-26-07.html
edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/E7-24867.htm
39th Annual Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup Poll of the Public's Attitudes Toward the Public Schools
A new poll conducted by PDK measured the public's views toward such issues as the No Child Left Behind Act, standardized testing, charter schools, school effectiveness, and teachers and school personnel. You can view the poll results by clicking here.
AASPA’s NCLB Position Paper
AASPA’s No Child Left Behind position paper was developed by AASPA’s Legislative and Governmental Committee and Past President Chuck White. Since the paper was approved by the Executive Board sent to the membership, it has been undergoing a few more revisions due to feedback from the committee, members, and revisions/clarifications made to the law by Congress. This paper presents AASPA’s viewpoint and constructive suggestions for improving the law and is intended to be a key information piece to be shared with policy makers at the national, state and local levels. AASPA encourages you to share your opinion on NCLB with your Congressional representatives.
- Download the Paper
- Download the Executive Summary
- Download Guidelines for Contacting your Representatives
- Download Sample Letters to Contact your Senator or Representative
Your continued feedback and ideas for improving the position paper are encouraged and valued. Please send any feedback by e-mail to AASPA.
RFP Template for Third Party Administrator of Tax Sheltered Annuities
During AASPA’s Webinar on 403(b) plan updates, the following RFP template was requested. Our thanks to our Webinar presenter, Rodney Williams with The Omni Group, for providing this template for the use of our members.
Through current discussions and the recently issued” Blueprint for Reform,” it is easy to understand that recruitment plans, screening and interviewing, careful matching of teaching repertoires to district needs and thoughtful mentoring of new teachers to veteran teachers is a top priority. Read the complete statement.
