DASA provides a definitive voice in the legislative and political processes by ensuring that your viewpoint is presented clearly and credibly.

DASA actively lobbies on behalf of education and administrators at the State and National level.

DASA represents administrators at the weekly meetings of the House and Senate Education Committees.

DASA prepares position papers on educational issues and shares them with the members of the General Assembly.

DASA prepares legislation on behalf of administrators.

DASA addresses the Joint Finance Committee to present our members budget priorities.

DASA meets with the Governor and the Governor's advisors to discuss legislative priorities.

DASA's active voice builds credibility and support for public education by bringing your views and concerns to the policy makers and numerous organizations.

DASA insisted that administrators receive the same salary enhancement consideration as other educators.

DASA meets with the Secretary of Education on a regular basis.

DASA represents the administrative viewpoint on the revision of the Delaware Performance Appraisal System.

DASA regularly meets with the members of the Education Consortium including the DSEA, PTA, Delaware School Boards, Board of Education, and DOE.

DASA monitors all meetings of the State Board of Education and prepares comments on proposed regulations.

DASA has four representatives on the Professional Standards Board.

DASA's provides on the job assistance through the expertise of its members and national affiliates.

DASA will provide a School Climate report as the culmination of a "School Walk-Through." Recommendations are given to the principal that include school safety.

DASA will critique and provide feedback on school and district publications.

DASA works collaboratively with the Delaware Principals Academy, Phi Delta Kappa, and the Delaware Association of Curriculum and Supervision to provide on-going professional development.

DASA sponsors a quality annual conference.

DASA keeps you informed with current newsletters and publications.

The monthly "NEWSLINE" keeps members informed of current events and legislation.

The DASA web site - http://www.edasa.org - provides current events, legislative updates, services and information about DASA.

The "Delaware Leaders" magazine highlights the quality programs in Delaware's schools.

Job openings in Delaware and other states are available through the DASA office.

DASA recognizes the accomplishments of its members and of students.

DASA provides two $1000 scholarships to future educators.

DASA with AASA and Discover Card, awards over $22,000 in scholarships to nine outstanding Delaware juniors.

DASA provides an award for college student winners.

DASA cosponsors administrator awards:

Secondary Principal of the Year, (NASSP)

National Distinguished Principal (Elem.), (NAESP)

Assistant Principal of the Year, (NASSP)

Superintendent of the Year, (AASA)

DASA members receive member-only discounts.

DASA provides financial planning and advice from top professionals.

DASA provides information on new and used cars through the Kelly Blue Book.

DASA members receive clothing discounts and rental car discounts.

DASA is affiliated with the following associations.

- National Association of Elementary School Principals

- National Association of Secondary School Principals

- American Association of School Administrators

June 12, 2007