Membership in
Pennsylvania Association of Federal Programs Coordinators
PAFPC offers a wide-range of opportunities, resources, and up-dates.
Mission of PAFPC
PAFPC’s mission is to support state/federal programs as part of that intervention. Practitioners across Pennsylvania work to not only use “research-based strategies”, but to employ methods to point our school children in the right direction so they may meet with personal success and educational growth.
Helping Children Learn
Each and every day, professionals and paraprofessionals across our state strive to intervene when our children struggle with learning. Our districts/schools continue to face daily challenges in understanding and responding to federal programs in an ever-changing educational climate with limited financial resources, extensive reporting, data tracking, extensive federal and state guidelines, and, for many, multiple job responsibilities. PAFPC works hard to reach out to its membership to effectively try to address these challenges.
Member Benefits
Membership in the Pennsylvania Association of Federal Programs Coordinators (PAFPC)organization offers a wide-range of opportunities, resources, and up-dates. The organization is dedicated to “proactively empowering educational leaders and instructional staff to implement effective State and Federal Programs to increase student achievement and meet the needs of the students of Pennsylvania.”
2026 PAFPC Slate of Officers
The election of officers is conducted biennially in even-numbered years at the annual meeting of the Association.
The following individuals have been nominated for officer positions and will be presented for approval at the PAFPC Annual Conference Business Meeting on May 19, 2026:
- President Elect: Kerrie Fitzsimmons
- Vice President: Susie Macik
- Secretary: Sandy Cislo
- Treasurer: Regis Barwin
*Additional nominations may be made from the floor during the business meeting.
Executive Director Search Underway
The Pennsylvania Association of Federal Program Coordinators (PAFPC) is seeking applicants to fill the position of Executive Director. At the April 10, 2026 Executive Committee Meeting, PAFPC President Kirk Shimshock informed the membership that a search is now underway and we hope to have a candidate selected by July 1, 2026. The association continues to have a need for professional representation on both the state and national levels that goes beyond what can be provided by the volunteers who serve on our Executive Committee. Due to the retirement of the current Executive
Director, the committee will be seeking a replacement.
Prospective candidates should send a letter of interest and résumé to:
Kirk Shimshock, PAFPC President
kirk_shimshock@IU5.org
PAFPC will be responsible for conducting the search and recommending a candidate to the Executive Board for a vote no later than June 1, 2026. All applicants must have their information to the committee no later than May 6, 2026. The Committee will be composed of the Senior Past President, Past President, President, President Elect, Vice President, and Treasurer. A copy of the proposed position description may be found in the attached document.
Stay Informed
PAFPC provides quick accessibility to legislative updates, current breaking news affecting federal programs, and changes in federal statutes, laws, regulations, policies, audits, and compliance resources from both the USDE and PDE.
Representation
PAFPC provides our members with answers to individual concerns, needs, or questions pertaining to federal programs by working with the Division of Federal Programs, other organizations, and Pennsylvania’s congressional members.
Professional Training
PAFPC, along with the Division of Federal Programs and other organizations, provides workshops and trainings, leadership seminars, conferences, networking opportunities, individual technical assistance, etc.
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