Education Policy Forum: Governor Corbett’s Education Budget

Posted by on February 10, 2014

PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATION POLICY FORUM
“Southeastern Region Breakfast Series”

Monday, February 24, 2014
Networking and Coffee – 9:30 a.m.
Program – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Penn Center for Educational Leadership (5th Floor)
University of Pennsylvania – 3440 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3325

SUBJECT:
Governor Corbett’s Proposed Education Budget for 2014-2015

SPEAKERS:
An Overview of the Proposed 2014-2015 State Budget and Education Issues Will Be Provided By:
Sharon Ward, Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center
Ron Cowell, President, The Education Policy and Leadership Center

State and Regional Perspectives Will Be Provided By:
Dr. Lee Ann Wentzel, Superintendent, Ridley School District
and other representatives from regional and statewide education organizations.

Governor Corbett will deliver his 2014-2015 state budget proposal to the General Assembly on February 4. 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. Sharon Ward, Executive Director 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.

While there is no registration fee, seating is limited and an RSVP is required.

RSVP on-line at
http://www.eplc.org/events-calendar/southeastern-pennsylvania-breakfast-series

EPLC’s Pennsylvania Education Policy Forum receives support from:

AFT Pennsylvania
College of Education – The Pennsylvania State University
Penn Center for Educational Leadership – University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
National Math + Science Initiative
Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators
Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools
Pennsylvania Association of Pupil Services Administrators
Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators
Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials
Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Pennsylvania School Boards Association
Pennsylvania State Education Association