CCSSO MEMBER MEETING Annual 2018 PolicyForum

Long Beach, California I November 12-14, 2018

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Annual Policy Forum 2018 » Table of Contents 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTiON 1 – CONFErENCE OvErviEW

2 | Welcome Letter

3 | General Information

4 | Conference Map

5 | CCSSO Strategic Plan

6 | Leading for Equity

SECTiON 2 – AgENDA

7 | Agenda Overview

SECTiON 3 – MEMBErShiP iNFOrMATiON

15 | 2018 Board of Directors

16 | Chiefs

22 | Chief Tenure

SECTiON 4 – MEETiNg PArTiCiPANTS

24 | Speakers

30 | SEA Staff

33 | Invited Participants

35 | Partners

SECTiON 5 – PArTNErS

38 | Partners

SECTiON 6 – UPCOMiNg MEETiNgS

45 | Upcoming Meetings

2 Annual Policy Forum 2018 » Conference Overview

WELCOME

Dear Colleague,

Welcome to the 2018 Annual Policy Forum, an opportunity for the nation’s education chiefs to reflect on work underway across the country and to share strategies for providing an equitable education to all students.

It’s an exciting time for states as we advance work aligned to our strategic visions and show the nation how bold and innovative state work can ensure we best serve all of our students.

Less than a month away is the three-year anniversary of the signing of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), and what a remarkable three years it has been. Through meaningful engagement with stakeholders, chiefs developed ESSA plans aligned to their state visions for providing a high-quality education to all students.

Implementation is well under way and the Annual Policy Forum gives us a chance to learn from one another and push our thinking to support students.

Specifically, we’ll have the chance to learn more about school funding transparency, access and opportunity in career-readiness, diversifying the teaching workforce, redesigning the high school experience, and sustaining opportunities for the youngest learners.

We’ll open the Forum by hearing from Mandy Manning, the 2018 National Teacher of the Year, and close with a discussion with Frank Brogan, Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education, about ongoing efforts to keep our students safe in school.

CCSSO membership will elect its 2018-19 Board of Directors and incoming Board President Pedro Rivera, Secretary of Education in Pennsylvania, will share his platform for the year ahead.

Finally, we are pleased to be in the vibrant city of Long Beach, home to the Long Beach Unified School District, a driver of innovation and therefore a fitting host to this meeting!

We look forward to our time together here to learn, share, and network.

Carissa Moffat Miller Carey M. Wright Executive Director Superintendent of Education Council of Chief State School Officers Mississippi Department of Education President of CCSSO Board of Directors

Carissa Moffat Miller Carey M. Wright

Annual Policy Forum 2018 » Conference Overview 3

Conference FacilitiesThe Westin Long Beach 333 E Ocean BlvdLong Beach, CA 90802562.436.3000

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Nearest hospital for EmergenciesDignity Health – St. Mary Center1050 Linden AvenueLong Beach, CA 90801562.491.9000

Nearest “walk-in” clinicUrgent Care Plus555 East Ocean Boulevard - Suite 110Long Beach, CA 90802562.285.5050

Nearest pharmacyCVS Pharmacy596 Long Beach BoulevardLong Beach, CA 90802562.432.3530

CCSSO OfficePlease visit the Registration Table on the third floor to register for the meeting or receive assistance from CCSSO staff.

if An Emergency Occurs1. Remain calm.

2. Contact the hotel operator.

3. Report the location of the emergency.

4. Calmly explain the nature of the emergency.

5. Give your name, say you are with CCSSO, give a phone number at your location if available.

6. Wait for direction from security.

7. Please allow operator to hang up first.

8. If safe, wait for emergency personnel to arrive, direct them to the emergency, only give assistance if requested by emergency personnel.

9. As soon as possible, report the emergency to the CCSSO Staff Office.

Evacuation Procedures1. Remain calm. Leave your location immediately. Do

not pack; it wastes valuable time.

2. Do not use elevators or escalators.

3. Assist any who may need help: elderly, injured, disabled.

4. However, do not loiter or wait for others.

5. Listen for further instructions via the hotel PA system or security personnel.

6. Watch for incoming emergency personnel—do not try to assist them unless requested to do so.

7. Proceed directly to the designated relocation area.

8. Do not try to re-enter the hotel for any reason.

9. You will receive directions from emergency services or hotel staff for proceeding to safe areas.

gENErAL iNFOrMATiON

Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in the meeting presentations and in any handout materials provided are those of the respective presenter. They are not those of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)

nor can any endorsement by CCSSO be claimed. Council staff is excluded from this disclaimer.


CONFErENCE MAP

Westin Long Beach 333 e ocean Blvd, Long Beach, ca 90802

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CCSSO STrATEgiC PLAN

Council of Chief State School Officers One Massachusetts Avenue, NW • Suite 700 • Washington, DC 20001-1431 • 202.336.7000 • www.ccsso.org

2017-2020 Strategic PlanOverview

Students: Each student deserves an education that prepares him or her for lifelong learning and success in the world today. Therefore, CCSSO supports states as they

a. Implement college- and career-ready (CCR) standards

b. Enc. Implement assessment systemsd. Leverage accountability systems

Critical Student Transitions: Each student deserves to access and experience a high-quality education, from the earliest years through postsecondary education. Therefore, CCSSO supports states as they

a. Manage transitions into K-12b. Provide multiple pathways within K-12c. Ensure students are career-readyd. Promote seamless transitions to postsecondary

education

Teachers: Each student deserves great teaching and great teachers. Therefore, CCSSO supports states as they

a. Build a diverse pipelineb. Support teachers to improve practicec. Recognize and engage teachers

School and District Leaders: Each student deserves strong school and district leadership. Therefore, CCSSO supports states as they

a. Elevate and support school leadersb. Implementing systems of school improvementc. Provide choice and options

State Leaders: Each student deserves effective and responsive state leadership dedicated to improving outcomes for the community, state, and nation. Therefore, CCSSO focuses on

a. Chief and SEA leadershipb. Collective actionc. Advocacyd. Communicationse. Federal funding

Our Organization: State chiefs deserve an organization that is committed to modeling equity from within and supporting their work to advance equitable opportunities for all students. To support chiefs in accomplishing these goals, CCSSO is committed to embodying the behaviors and practices we hope to see in states and in the K-12 system at large. This means being an effective organization that puts equity front and center—both in our own internal operations and in the way we prioritize our work.

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State education agencies (SEAs), and those who lead them, play a critical role in ensuring that our schools and educators meet the needs of each student they serve. State chiefs are committed to ensuring that each child—across every background—graduates ready for college, a career, and life.

State education chiefs are taking actions each and every day to ensure that all children, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, language, disability, sexual orientation, family background, and/or family income, have access to the educational resources and rigor they need at the right moment in their education.

Leading for Equity: Opportunities for State Education Chiefs articulates the clear commitments chiefs have made to advance equity, and the Council’s 2017–2020 Strategic Plan provides a roadmap for keeping those promises.

Chiefs bring together diverse stakeholders to pursue high-quality educational opportunities to improve learning outcomes for all students. As the national, nonpartisan organization representing all state chiefs, CCSSO is committed to this work in service of chiefs, their agencies, and children across the nation.

The 2017–2020 CCSSO Strategic Plan focuses on:

Educational equity means that all students have access to the educational resources and rigor they need at the right moment in their education across race, gender, ethnicity,

language, disability, sexual orientation, family background, and/or family income.


LEADiNg FOr EqUiTy

Leading for equity: opportunities for state education chiefs Leading for Equity outlines 10 commitments state chiefs and their state education agencies can make to advance educational equity for all students, regardless of background. Why does educational equity matter? Every student deserves an education that prepares him or her for lifelong learning and success in the world today. Educational equity means that every student has access to the resources and educational rigor they need at the right moment in their education, regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity, language, disability, family background, or income. If we are successful in driving greater educational equity, we all gain from the shared economic growth and civic engagement. What can state education leaders do? State education chiefs are uniquely positioned to lead their state toward achieving educational equity. Leading for Equity articulates specific actions state education leaders can take to accomplish each commitment.

1. Prioritize Equity: Set and Communicate an Equity Vision and Measurable Targets

2. Start from Within: Focus on the State Education Agency

3. Measure What Matters: Create Accountability for Equity

4. Go Local: Engage Local Education Agencies to Provide Tailored and Differentiated Support

5. Follow the Money: Allocate Resources to Achieve Fiscal Equity

6. Start Early: Invest in the Youngest Learners

7. Engage More Deeply: Monitor Equitable Implementation of Standards and Assessments

8. Value People: Focus on Teachers and Leaders

9. Improve Conditions for Learning: Focus on School Culture, Climate, and Social-Emotional Development

10. Empower Student Options: Ensure Families Have Access to High-Quality Educational Options that Align to Community Needs

For more information, visit www.ccsso.org/equity.

Every student deserves an education that prepares him or her for lifelong learning and success in the world today. Educational equity means that every student has access to the resources and educational rigor they need at the right moment in their education, across race, gender, ethnicity, language, disability, sexual orientation, family background, and/or family income. If we are successful in driving greater educational equity, we all gain from the shared economic growth and civic engagement.

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AgENDA

States Leading: Delivering on the vision

Overview:

States have set forth their visions to advance equity for all students and are now working to execute these visions. From expanding access to and increasing quality of early childhood education, investing in school leaders, diversifying the teaching profession, and transforming ways to continuously improve schools, state chiefs are taking a renewed look at how to deliver an equitable education system for each and every child. Many of these state actions are described within the ten equity commitments outlined in the 2017 report from CCSSO and the Aspen Institute, Leading for Equity: Opportunities for State Education Chiefs.

This year’s Annual Policy Forum will focus on the important work outlined within and beyond approved plans aligned with the Every Student Succeeds Act, and the opportunities state leaders have to make progress against their statewide visions. The Annual Policy Forum also serves as the Council’s opportunity to conduct official business, including the election of new members to the Board of Directors, and marks the beginning of the tenure of Pedro Rivera, Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Education, as the new President of the Board of Directors.

Pre-Readings:

•CCSSOandAspenInstitute“LeadingforEquity:OpportunitiesforStateEducationChiefs”(2017)

•DRAFTEnsuringaDiverseandLearner-ReadyTeacherWorkforce:PracticeandPolicyGuidance(2018)

SUNDAy, NOvEMBEr 11, 2018

Sessions shaded in purple are invitation only.

7:00 p.m. CCSSO Board of Directors Dinner

The CCSSO Board of Directors is invited to an informal dinner the evening prior to the Board meeting with members of the Council leadership team and Mandy Manning, the 2018 National Teacher of the Year.

7:00 p.m. Deputies Dinner

Deputies are invited to an informal dinner the evening prior to the meeting with members of the Council leadership team.

MONDAy, NOvEMBEr 12, 2018

Sessions shaded in gray are invitation only.

8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. registration Open

Centennial Prefunction

Please register at the CCSSO desk on the third floor. CCSSO staff will also be available throughout the afternoon to address any questions.

https://ccsso.org/sites/default/files/2018-01/Leading%20for%20Equity_011618.pdf

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AgENDA

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CCSSO Board of Directors Meeting

Tokyo/Vancouver

The CCSSO Board of Directors will meet with CCSSO Executive Director Carissa Moffat Miller and members of the Council leadership team to discuss the budget, implementation of the strategic plan, and policy ideas and decisions to bring to the full membership. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to Board members.

9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Deputies Meeting

Centennial Salon C

All state senior deputies are invited to attend a discussion with peers. The day will include a workshop for deputies in the morning, and time for discussion of current policy and equity work in states in the afternoon. The session will conclude with a discussion on the federal and district monitoring processes for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Registered deputies will receive a separate agenda for the day from Margaret Millar, Senior Director for State Leadership ([email protected]).

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

Centennial Salon A

A lunch buffet will be available to all participants attending pre-sessions. Participants are welcome to enjoy lunch in the space provided or bring lunch from the buffet into meeting rooms.

12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Chiefs roundtable Discussion: implementing School Breakfast Programs

Centennial Salon D

Chiefs are invited to join leaders from No Kid Hungry to discuss promoting and implementing school breakfast programs.

12:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Federal Liaisons Meeting

Barcelona/Casablanca

All state federal liaisons are invited to attend an informal discussion with peers and Peter Zamora, CCSSO’s Director of Federal Relations, [email protected].

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Communications Directors Meeting

Naples

All communications directors are invited to attend an informal discussion with peers and Olympia Meola, CCSSO’s Director of Communications, [email protected].

2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Chiefs roundtable Discussion: Bureau of indian Education Strategic Direction implementation

Centennial Salon D

Chiefs are invited to join Tony Dearman, Director of the Bureau of Indian Education, to learn about the implementation of their new strategic plan and provide feedback to him.

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Partners Pre-Session

Shoreline (Lobby Floor)

All CCSSO partners are invited to join a pre-session to orient them to the Annual Policy Forum agenda and discuss opportunities for involvement with Elizabeth Clements, CCSSO’s Interim Director of Partner Relations, and Derrick Reed, Strategic Partnership Group Associate.

3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Networking Break

mailto:[email protected]




AgENDA

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Members Session: All SEA Attendees invited

Centennial Salon A

All chiefs and staff attending from state education agencies are invited to attend this members-only session to review results of the CCSSO membership survey and discuss additional opportunities for CCSSO to support states with their leadership on advancing equity and implementing goals.

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Opening reception

Centennial Terrace

All guests are invited to an opening reception.

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Opening Dinner and Keynote with the National Teacher of the year

Centennial Salon B

Welcome

Carissa Moffat Miller, Executive Director, CCSSO

Tom Torlakson, Superintendent of Public Instruction, California

Carissa Moffat Miller and Tom Torlakson will welcome guests to CCSSO’s 2018 Annual Policy Forum in Long Beach, California.

Student Performance by Get Lit

Mila Cuda, Youth Poet Laureate of the West Coast and Co-Coach of the 2018 Get Lit Players

Monique Mitchell, Education Coordinator, Get Lit

Keynote Introduction

Michaela Miller, Deputy Superintendent, Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Keynote

Mandy Manning, 2018 National Teacher of the Year

hussein Alkhazrji, Former Student of Mandy Manning

CCSSO’s 2018 National Teacher of the Year will reflect on what she has learned in the classroom and through her role as the National Teacher of the Year.

https://getlit.org/


AgENDA

TUESDAy, NOvEMBEr 13, 2018

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. registration Open

Centennial Prefunction

All meeting participants are invited to register throughout the day. CCSSO staff will be on hand to answer questions about the Forum.

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Chiefs-Only Breakfast

Tokyo/Vancouver

All chiefs are welcome to join Carissa Moffat Miller for breakfast, discussion, and networking. Deputies attending the Annual Policy Forum on behalf of their chief may join as well.

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast

Centennial Salon A

All members, invited participants, partners, and CCSSO staff are welcome to enjoy a networking buffet breakfast. There will be no programming during this breakfast.

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Opening Session

Centennial Salon B


Carey M. Wright, Superintendent of Education, Mississippi and Board President, CCSSO Board of Directors

9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Learning from Leading Educators: TED-Ed Talk

Centennial Salon B

virginia Forcucci, 2018 State Teacher of the Year, Delaware

Delaware’s 2018 State Teacher of the Year, Virginia ‘Jinni’ Forcucci, will deliver a TED-Ed Talk on self-awareness and implicit bias in the classroom. Virginia will be available after her presentation during a break or lunch to further engage with participants.

9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. State vision and guidance for Ensuring a Diverse and Learner-ready Teacher Workforce

Centennial Salon B

Opening Remarks

Desiree Carver-Thomas, Research and Policy Associate, Learning Policy Institute

Facilitator

Saroja Warner, Education Workforce Director, CCSSO

Discussants

Desiree Carver-Thomas, Research and Policy Associate, Learning Policy Institute

Denise Pearson, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Equity Initiative, State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO)

Lamont repollet, Commissioner of Education, New Jersey

Tony Smith, Superintendent of Education, Illinois


AgENDA

9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (Continued)

To meet the actions outlined under commitment # 8 of CCSSO’s Leading for Equity, nine states and over 30 national organizations organized this past spring in an aligned action network to increase the ethno-racial diversity of the teacher workforce and ensure all teachers, regardless of ethnicity or race, demonstrate culturally responsive practice. In this session, participants will learn about a new vision and guidance document developed by members of the initiative and provide comment and feedback regarding the clarity of the vision and the usefulness of the policy guidance it offers.

11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Networking Break

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. School improvement: redesigning the high School Experience

Centennial Salon B

Opening Remarks

robert Balfanz, Research Professor, Center for the Social Organization of Schools at Johns Hopkins University School of Education, and Director, Everyone Graduates Center

Facilitator

Monica Taylor, Senior Program Director, School Leadership and Improvement, CCSSO

Discussants

robert Balfanz, Research Professor, Center for the Social Organization of Schools at Johns Hopkins University School of Education, and Director, Everyone Graduates Center

Michele Cahill, Managing Director of Education Content & Practice, XQ Institute

Christopher ruszkowski, Education Secretary, New Mexico

Jeffrey riley, Commissioner of Education, Massachusetts

State leaders are using the flexibility afforded in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to advance a variety of strategies for continuous school improvement to deliver on the vision of ensuring all students have access to high quality schools. One of these strategies is to provide state support to local communities to redesign high schools. This session will feature an update on high school redesign work of the Cross-State High School Collaborative – a two-year project supported by CCSSO and led by Bob Balfanz at the Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University and made of up of seven participating states: illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Mexico, New york, and Ohio.

States participating in the Cross-State High School Collaborative are dedicated to using ESSA to engage communities in redesigning high schools. The approach includes a hopeful, positive, future-oriented frame to design high schools for the 21st century rather than tweak struggling high schools. The model focuses on strong pathways through high school to post-secondary and adult success for all students. The strategy is evidence-based but locally-customized or oriented. This work builds on CCSSO’s commitment to equity as outlined in the ten commitments in the Leading for Equity report—particularly around setting a vision for equity (commitment #1), providing tailored supports to local education agencies (commitment #4) and improving conditions for learning (commitment #9).

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Networking Lunch

Centennial Salon A

All participants are invited to a networking lunch.

https://ccsso.org/sites/default/files/2018-01/Leading%20for%20Equity_011618.pdf

http://www.ccsso.org/equity


AgENDA

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Federal Policy and Elections Update

Centennial Salon B

Peter Zamora, Director of Federal Relations, CCSSO

A brief overview of recent developments in federal education policy, including the effects of November’s midterm elections on national policy and the new political landscape. Additional topics will include state and local ESSA implementation, U.S. Department of Education activity, and the new opportunities presented by the reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.

2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Transition

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Chief-Led Discussions

Chief state school officers will lead concurrent discussion sessions on their vision for advancing equity in three policy areas, including transparency around school funding, access and opportunity in career readiness, and state support for districts leading on equity and innovation. All participants are invited to choose one breakout discussion to attend.

• ESSA School-Level Reporting Requirement and Equity Analysis: A Nevada Perspective

Tokyo/Vancouver

Facilitator: Brent Engelman, Education Data and Information Systems Director, CCSSO

Chief: Steve Canavero, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Nevada

District Leader: Jason goudie, Chief Financial Officer, Clark County School District, Nevada

By the fall of 2019, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that states publish online the per-pupil spending for each school and district in the state. This requirement raises questions about implementation for states, but also creates a unique opportunity for supporting districts with conversations and decision-making on fiscal equity to contribute to student success. This opportunity closely aligns to CCSSO’s Leading for Equity commitment #9: Follow the Money. During this session, participants will hear from the Nevada Department of Education on how they performed a school-level spending equity analysis in the state’s largest district, Clark County School District, and how this analysis will result in important changes to future funding allocations.

• Delivering on State Visions for Equitable Career Readiness Opportunities

Centennial Salon C

Facilitator: Najmah Ahmad, Director of Career Readiness Initiative, CCSSO

Chiefs:

Wayne Lewis, Commissioner of Education, Kentucky

Candice Mcqueen, Commissioner of Education, Tennessee

With the recent passing of the bipartisan Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V), states have increased opportunity to improve career readiness opportunities for all states. CCSSO continues to support states participating in the New Skills for Youth initiative, and in the newly formed Career Readiness Collaborative in learning from one another and developing effective strategies to advance quality career pathways for all students. In this session, Commissioner Lewis and Commissioner McQueen will share efforts made by Kentucky and Tennessee, respectively, to ensure equity in the implementation of new statewide career readiness initiatives.



AgENDA

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Continued)

• California and the Long Beach School District: Leading for Equity

Centennial Salon D

Facilitator: Steve Bowen, Deputy Executive Director, CCSSO

State Leader: glen Price, Chief Deputy, California Department of Education

District Leaders:

Kelly An, Director of Leadership Development, Long Beach Unified School District

Jill Baker, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, Long Beach Unified School District

robert Tagorda, Director of Equity, and Access, and College & Career Readiness, Long Beach Unified School District

The Long Beach Unified School District (USD) has earned a national and international reputation as one of America’s finest school systems and is known for doing so while serving high levels of students from low-income families. Fueling this success is the dynamic partnership between Long Beach USD, the California Department of Education and many other public and private entities. This session will feature California state and local leaders sharing how they have come together to advance student success and implement promising initiatives, including the Long Beach Promise and an internally developed and supported leadership development pipeline.

3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Networking Break

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Advancing Personalized Learning Session

Centennial Salon C

Facilitator

Anne Bowles, Director of Personalized Learning, CCSSO

Discussants

Kirsten Baesler, Superintendent of Public Instruction, North Dakota

Sydnee Dickson, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Utah

Sherri ybarra, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Idaho

Participants interested in personalized learning are invited to join a discussion on the unique role of chiefs in advancing policies and practices that increase access to personalized learning to address diverse learners’ needs, and provide multiple pathways to college and career readiness for each child. The small group discussions during this session will be led by chiefs who are prioritizing personalized learning in their state visions for education.

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CCSSO School Safety Steering Committee Meeting (By Invitation)

Tokyo/Vancouver

Since February 2018, 12 state chiefs of CCSSO’s School Safety Steering Committee solicited ideas, and shared resources and strategies to work toward creating safe and supportive school environments for all students. This closed session will provide members of the committee the opportunity to discuss finalizing school safety and climate guidance or support to share with the full membership.

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Networking reception

Centennial Terrace

All participants are invited to a networking reception. Please note that there is no dinner or evening programming, and you are welcome to enjoy the city of Long Beach.

https://ccsso.org/index.php/blog/state-chiefs-join-together-lead-school-safety-steering-committee


AgENDA

WEDNESDAy, NOvEMBEr 14, 2018

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Chiefs-Only Breakfast to Elect the 2018 Board of Directors

Tokyo/Vancouver

All chiefs are requested to join the Internal Operations Committee for the election of the 2019 Board of Directors and the President-Elect. Candidates nominated by the Internal Operations Committee were shared with chiefs ahead of the Annual Policy Forum. All chiefs are entitled to one vote. If absent, a chief may designate a proxy to vote in his or her place.

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast

Centennial Salon A

All members, invited participants, partners and CCSSO staff are welcome to enjoy a networking breakfast. There will be no programming during this breakfast.

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. States Moving Forward: Sustaining Opportunities for the youngest Learners

Centennial Salon B

Carey M. Wright, Superintendent of Education, Mississippi and Board President, CCSSO Board of Directors

Brenda Cassellius, Commissioner of Education, Minnesota

Joy hofmeister, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Oklahoma

CCSSO will recognize Carey M. Wright for her year of service as the 2017-18 President of the Board of Directors. Superintendent Wright will reflect on her year as Board president and her leadership in advancing the Leading for Equity commitment #6: Start Early: Invest in the Youngest Learners. Superintendent Wright will welcome fellow chiefs to share their vision and strategies for continuing to increase access and improve quality of early childhood education in states.

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. remarks from the incoming CCSSO Board President

Centennial Salon B

Pedro rivera, Secretary of Education, Pennsylvania and Incoming Board President, CCSSO Board of Directors

Pedro Rivera will assume the office of 2018-19 President of the CCSSO Board of Directors and share a vision for improving the conditions for learning in schools to enable all students to be successful.

10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Networking Break

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Discussion with the U.S. Department of Education on School Safety

Centennial Salon B


Frank Brogan, Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education

This conversation will focus on the efforts of the Federal Commission on School Safety (FCSS) led by the U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. Frank Brogan will join us to provide updates on the work so far to keep students safe at school.

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Closing

Centennial Salon B


Carissa Moffat Miller will provide closing remarks for the CCSSO Annual Policy Forum.

CONCLUSiON OF ANNUAL POLiCy FOrUM


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BOArD OF DirECTOrS

The CCSSO Board of Directors manages the overall business affairs of the Council and is the governing body of the organization.

Officers

Directors

President Pro Tempore: Brenda CasselliusMinnesota

Steve CanaveroNevada

Molly SpearmanSouth Carolina

Candice McQueen Tennessee

Tony SmithIllinois

Jillian Balow Wyoming

Matthew BlomstedtNebraska

President: Carey M. Wright Mississippi

President-Elect: Pedro RiveraPennsylvania

16 Annual Policy Forum 2018 » Membership Directory

ChiEFS— The names of chiefs in attendance are in red —

AlAbAmAEric Mackey State Superintendent of Education https://www.alsde.eduAssumed Office: 5/14/2018Appointed by State Board

AlAskAMichael JohnsonCommissioner of Education and Early Development http://www.eed.state.ak.usAssumed Office: 7/1/2016Appointed by State BoardConfirmed by Governor

AmericAn sAmoARuth Matagi-TofigaDirector of Educationhttp://www.doe.asAssumed Office: 2/7/2017Appointed by Governor

ArizonADiane DouglasState Superintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.ade.state.az.usAssumed Office: 1/5/2015Elected by Popular Vote

ArkAnsAsJohnny KeyCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.arkansased.orgAssumed Office: 3/26/2015Appointed by Governor

bureAu of indiAn educAtionTony DearmanDirector http://www.bie.edu/Assumed Office: 11/2/2016Appointed by Secretary of Interior

cAliforniATom TorlaksonState Superintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.cde.ca.govAssumed Office: 1/3/2011Elected by Popular Vote

colorAdoKaty Anthes Commissioner of Education https://www.cde.state.co.us/Assumed Office: 5/20/2016Appointed by State Board

connecticutDianna WentzellCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.sde.ct.govAssumed Office: 1/6/2015Appointed by State Board

delAwAreSusan BuntingSecretary of Educationhttp://www.doe.k12.de.usAssumed Office: 1/25/2017Appointed by Governor, Confirmed by Senate

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depArtment of defense educAtion ActivityThomas BradyDirectorhttp://www.dodea.eduAssumed Office: 3/20/2014Appointed by DoDEA

district of columbiAHanseul KangState Superintendent of Educationhttp://osse.dc.govAssumed Office: 3/23/2015Appointed by Mayor of District of Columbia

floridAPam StewartCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.fldoe.orgAssumed Office: 8/2/2013Appointed by State Board

GeorGiARichard WoodsState Superintendent of Schoolshttp://www.doe.k12.ga.usAssumed Office: 1/12/2015Elected by Popular Vote

GuAmJon Fernandez Superintendent of Education http://www.gdoe.net/ Assumed Office: 7/1/2012Appointed by Education Board

HAwAi’iChristina Kishimoto Superintendent of Education http://doe.k12.hi.usAssumed Office: 8/1/2017Appointed by State Board

idAHoSherri YbarraState Superintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.sde.idaho.govAssumed Office: 1/5/2015Elected by Popular Vote

illinoisTony SmithState Superintendent of Educationhttp://www.isbe.state.il.usAssumed Office: 5/1/2015Appointed by State Board

indiAnAJennifer McCormickState Superintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.doe.in.govAssumed Office: 1/9/2017Elected by Popular Vote

iowARyan WiseDirector of Educationhttp://www.educateiowa.govAssumed Office: 7/1/2015Appointed by Governor



kAnsAsRandy WatsonCommissioner of Education http://www.ksde.orgAssumed Office: 7/1/2015Appointed by State Board

kentuckyWayne Lewis Commissioner of Educationhttp://education.ky.govAssumed Office: 4/17/2018Appointed by State Board

louisiAnAJohn White State Superintendent of Education http://www.doe.state.la.usAssumed Office: 1/11/2012Appointed by State Board

mAineRobert HassonCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.maine.gov/educationAssumed Office: 11/24/2016Appointed by Governor

mArylAndKaren Salmon State Superintendent of Schools http://www.msde.maryland.govAssumed Office: 7/1/2016Appointed by State Board

mAssAcHusettsJeffrey RileyCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.doe.mass.eduAssumed Office: 4/5/2018Appointed by State Board

micHiGAnSheila AllesInterim State Superintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.michigan.gov/mdeAssumed Office: 5/8/2018Appointed by State Board

minnesotABrenda CasselliusCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.education.state.mn.usAssumed Office: 12/31/2010Appointed by Governor

mississippiCarey M. Wright State Superintendent of Educationhttp://www.mde.k12.ms.usAssumed Office: 11/1/2013Appointed by State Board

missouriRoger DorsonInterim Commissioner of Educationhttp://dese.mo.govAssumed Office: 12/1/2017Appointed by State Board



montAnAElsie ArntzenState Superintendent of Public Instructionhttp://opi.mt.govAssumed Office: 1/2/2017Elected by Popular Vote

nebrAskAMatthew BlomstedtCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.education.ne.govAssumed Office: 1/2/2014Appointed by State Board

nevAdASteve CanaveroState Superintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.doe.nv.govAssumed Office: 8/20/2015Appointed by Governor

new HAmpsHireFrank EdelblutCommissioner of Education http://www.education.nh.govAssumed Office: 2/15/2017 Appointed by Governor, Confirmed by Executive Council

new JerseyLamont Repollet Commissioner of Education http://www.state.nj.us/education Assumed Office: 1/29/2018 Appointed by Governor

new mexicoChristopher Ruszkowski Education Secretaryhttp://www.ped.state.nm.usAssumed Office: 6/21/2017Appointed by Governor

new yorkMaryEllen EliaCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.nysed.govAssumed Office: 7/6/2015Appointed by State Board

nortH cArolinAMark JohnsonState Superintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.ncpublicschools.orgAssumed Office: 1/4/2017Elected by Popular Vote

nortH dAkotAKirsten BaeslerState Superintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.dpi.state.nd.usAssumed Office: 1/1/2013 Elected by Popular Vote

nortHern mAriAnA islAndsGlenn Muna Interim Commissioner of Educationhttp://www.cnmipss.orgAssumed Office: 11/1/2017Appointed by Governor



oHioPaolo DeMaria State Superintendent of Public Instruction http://www.ode.state.oh.usAssumed Office: 6/27/2016Appointed by State Board

oklAHomAJoy HofmeisterState Superintendent of Public Instructionhttp://sde.state.ok.usAssumed Office: 1/12/2015Elected by Popular Vote

oreGonColt GillDeputy Superintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.ode.state.or.usAssumed office: 10/11/2017Appointed by Governor

pennsylvAniAPedro RiveraSecretary of Educationhttp://www.education.state.pa.usAssumed Office: 1/20/2015Appointed by Governor

puerto ricoJulia KeleherSecretaria de Educaciónhttp://de.gobierno.prAssumed Office: 1/2/2017Appointed by Governor

rHode islAndKen WagnerCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.ride.ri.govAssumed Office: 7/14/2015Appointed by State Board

soutH cArolinAMolly SpearmanState Superintendent of Educationhttp://www.ed.sc.govAssumed Office: 1/14/2015Elected by Popular Vote

soutH dAkotAMary Stadick SmithInterim Secretary of Education http://doe.sd.govAssumed Office: 7/9/2018Appointment by Governor

tennesseeCandice McQueenCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.tn.gov/educationAssumed Office: 1/17/2015Appointed by Governor

texAsMike MorathCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.tea.state.tx.usAssumed Office: 1/4/2016Appointed by Governor



utAHSydnee DicksonState Superintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.schools.utah.govAssumed Office: 2/18/2016Appointed by State Board

vermontDaniel FrenchSecretary of Education http://www.education.vermont.gov Assumed Office: 8/2/2018Appointed by Governor

virGin islAndsSharon McCollumCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.doe.viAssumed Office: 6/4/2015Appointed by Governor

virGiniAJames Lane Superintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.doe.virginia.govAssumed Office: 6/1/2018Appointed by Governor

wAsHinGtonChris ReykdalState Superintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.k12.wa.usAssumed Office: 1/11/2017Elected by Popular Vote

west virGiniASteven Paine State Superintendent of Schoolshttp://wvde.state.wv.usAssumed Office: 3/27/17 Appointed by State Board

wisconsinTony EversState Superintendent of Public Instructionhttp://dpi.wi.govAssumed Office: 4/1/2009Elected by Popular Vote

wyominGJillian BalowState Superintendent of Public Instructionhttp://edu.wyoming.govAssumed Office: 1/5/2015Elected by Popular Vote

22 Annual Policy Forum 2018 » Chief Tenure

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Daniel French Secretary of Education Vermont 8/2/18 3 months

Mary Stadick Smith Interim Secretary of Education South Dakota 7/9/18 3 months

James Lane Superintendent of Public Instruction Virginia 6/1/18 5 months

Eric Mackey State Superintendent of Education Alabama 5/14/18 5 months

Sheila Alles Interim State Superintendent of Public Instruction Michigan 5/8/18 5 months

Wayne Lewis Commissioner of Education Kentucky 4/17/18 6 months

Jeffrey Riley Commissioner of Education Massachusetts 4/5/18 6 months

Lamont Repollet Commissioner of Education New Jersey 1/29/18 9 months

Roger Dorson Interim Commissioner of Education Missouri 12/1/17 11 months

Glenn Muna Interim Commissioner of Education Northern Mariana Islands 11/1/17 1 year

Colt Gill Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction Oregon 10/11/17 1 year

Christina Kishimoto Superintendent of Education Hawaii 8/1/17 1 year, 3 months

Christopher Ruszkowski Education Secretary New Mexico 6/21/17 1 year, 4 months

Frank Edelblut Commissioner of Education New Hampshire 2/15/17 1 year, 8 months

Ruth Matagi-Tofiga Director of Education American Samoa 2/7/17 1 year, 8 months

Susan Bunting Secretary of Education Delaware 1/25/17 1 year, 9 months

Chris Reykdal State Superintendent of Public Instruction Washington 1/11/17 1 year, 9 months

Jennifer McCormick State Superintendent of Public Instruction Indiana 1/9/17 1 year, 9 months

Mark Johnson State Superintendent of Public Instruction North Carolina 1/4/17 1 year, 9 months

Elsie Arntzen State Superintendent of Public Instruction Montana 1/2/17 1 year, 10 months

Julia Keleher Secretaria de Educación Puerto Rico 12/28/16 1 year, 10 months

Robert Hasson Commissioner of Education Maine 11/24/16 1 year, 11 months

Tony Dearman Director Bureau of Indian Education 11/2/16 2 years

Michael Johnson Commissioner of Education and Early Development Alaska 7/1/16 2 years, 4 months

Karen Salmon State Superintendent of Schools Maryland 7/1/16 2 years, 4 months

Paolo DeMaria State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ohio 6/27/16 2 years, 4 months

Katy Anthes Commissioner of Education Colorado 5/20/16 2 years, 5 months

Sydnee Dickson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Utah 2/18/16 2 years, 8 months

Mike Morath Commissioner of Education Texas 1/4/16 2 years, 9 months

Steve Canavero State Superintendent of Public Instruction Nevada 8/20/15 3 years, 2 months

Ken Wagner Commissioner of Education Rhode Island 7/14/15 3 years, 3 months

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MaryEllen Elia Commissioner of Education New York 7/6/15 3 years, 3 months

Ryan Wise Director of Education Iowa 7/1/15 3 years, 4 months

Randy Watson Commissioner of Education Kansas 7/1/15 3 years, 4 months

Sharon McCollum Commissioner of Education Virgin Islands 6/4/15 3 years, 4 months

Tony Smith State Superintendent of Education Illinois 5/1/15 3 years, 6 months

Johnny Key Commissioner of Education Arkansas 3/26/15 3 years, 7 months

Hanseul Kang Superintendent of Education District of Columbia 3/23/15 3 years, 7 months

Pedro Rivera Secretary of Education Pennsylvania 1/20/15 3 years, 9 months

Candice McQueen Commissioner of Education Tennessee 1/17/15 3 years, 9 months

Molly Spearman State Superintendent of Education South Carolina 1/14/15 3 years, 9 months

Richard Woods State Superintendent of Schools Georgia 1/12/15 3 years, 9 months

Joy Hofmeister State Superintendent of Public Instruction Oklahoma 1/12/15 3 years, 9 months

Dianna Wentzell Commissioner of Education Connecticut 1/6/15 3 years, 9 months

Diane Douglas State Superintendent of Public Instruction Arizona 1/5/15 3 years, 9 months

Sherri Ybarra State Superintendent of Public Instruction Idaho 1/5/15 3 years, 9 months

Jillian Balow State Superintendent of Public Instruction Wyoming 1/5/15 3 years, 9 months

Thomas Brady DirectorDepartment of Defense Education Activity

3/20/14 4 years, 7 months

Matthew Blomstedt Commissioner of Education Nebraska 1/2/14 4 years, 10 months

Carey Wright State Superintendent of Education Mississippi 11/1/13 5 years

Pam Stewart Commissioner of Education Florida 8/2/13 5 years, 3 months

Kirsten Baesler State Superintendent of Public Instruction North Dakota 1/1/13 5 years, 10 months

Jon Fernandez Superintendent of Education Guam 7/1/12 6 years, 4 months

John White State Superintendent of Education Louisiana 1/11/12 6 years, 9 months

Steven Paine* State Superintendent of Schools West Virginia 3/27/17 6 years, 9 months

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction California 1/3/11 7 years, 9 months

Brenda Cassellius Commissioner of Education Minnesota 12/31/10 7 years, 10 months

Tony Evers State Superintendent of Public Instruction Wisconsin 4/7/09 9 years, 6 months

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24 Annual Policy Forum 2018 » Speakers

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Kelly AnDirector of Leadership Development, Long Beach Unified School District

Dr. Kelly An began her two decade career with the Long Beach Unified School District as a college aide and upon completing her teaching credential taught elementary students in both Long Beach and the West Indies. She then served as an assistant principal and principal of both elementary and K-8 schools. Under her guidance, the school was redesignated as the only national School To Watch in the district, and earned a Verizon Technology Development grant. Dr. An then became an elementary director and currently serves as the Director of Leadership Development, overseeing twelve diverse leadership programs.

Dr. An earned her Bachelor’s degree, teaching credential, and Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from California State University, Long Beach. She completed her doctoral studies in Organizational Leadership at the University of LaVerne in July 2005.

Dr. Kelly An is grateful for the opportunity to share her expertise with K-12 educators in their development as educational leaders as well as positively impact the achievement of our diverse student population. The slate of programs she oversees is designed to support educators at all stages of their careers, from teacher leader through director level positions. These programs have a lasting impact on the continued success of the district.

Jill BakerDeputy Superintendent of Schools, Long Beach Unified School District

Dr. Jill Baker provides extensive experience in her leadership and support to multiple departments in LBUSD, all to ensure that every student graduates from LBUSD college and career ready. Her broad departmental oversight extends from the Early Learning/Preschool division to the Leadership Development Office, to the supervision and support of all district schools and level offices. Dr. Baker’s daily work is focused on building an entire system of high performing schools through continuous learning and improvement systems. This work includes strategic leadership and collaboration with principal supervisors, curriculum leaders, Human Resource Services and school leaders to ensure ‘systemness’ and alignment in the implementation of the California Standards, LBUSD’s newly-designed evaluation systems, and the pre-K through 3rd grade initiative.

Dr. Baker’s deep commitment to LBUSD schools began as a classroom teacher, as a principal, Leadership Development Administrator, Assistant Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer. The leadership she has provided during her tenure has included some critical district milestones: the facilitation of an increase in the district’s elementary promotion standards; the development and implementation of collaborative K-12 walk-through processes; refinement of the district’s standards-based report cards; launching of the district’s Transitional Kindergarten program and the cultivation of a leadership pipeline in service to district schools.

In 2005, Dr. Baker completed her tenure as a fellow in the Broad Urban Superintendents Academy. She earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership in 2004 from the University of Southern California and her Masters in School Administration in 1998 from California State University Long Beach.

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Robert Balfanzresearch Professor, Center for the Social Organization of Schools at Johns hopkins University School of Education, and Director, Everyone graduates Center

Robert Balfanz, PhD, is a research professor at the Center for the Social Organization of Schools at Johns Hopkins University School of Education, where he is co-director of the Talent Development Secondary reform model and director of the Everyone Graduates Center.

He is a leader and a co-founder of Diplomas Now, an evidence-based school transformation model for high needs middle and high schools which combines whole school reform with enhance student supports guided by an early warning system and winner of a federal Investing in Innovation (i3) validation grant which is currently being implemented in forty schools across twelve school districts.

He has published widely on secondary school reform, high school dropouts, early warning systems, chronic absenteeism, school climate, and instructional interventions in high-poverty schools. He focuses on translating research findings into effective school interventions.

He is currently serving as the Co-Chair of My Brother’s Keeper Success Mentor Initiative aimed at reducing chronic absenteeism. Dr. Balfanz is the first recipient of the Alliance For Excellent Education’s Everyone a Graduate Award and the National Forum’s to Accelerate Middle Grade Reform Joan Lipsitzs Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2013, he was named a Champion for Change for African American Education by the White House.

He holds a B.A. in history from Johns Hopkins University and a PhD in education from the University.

Frank BroganAssistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education

Frank T. Brogan was nominated by President Donald J. Trump to be assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education on Dec. 11, 2017, and he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 25, 2018.

Brogan most recently served as chancellor of Pennsylvania’s public universities. He began his career as a fifth-grade teacher in Martin County, Florida, and later served as a dean of students, assistant principal, principal, and superintendent before being elected Florida’s commissioner of education in 1994. Brogan continued his advocacy for public education when he was elected to serve as lieutenant governor of Florida in 1998 and 2002. After five years in that role, he was named president of Florida Atlantic University, a position he held until 2009, when he was selected to serve as chancellor of Florida’s public universities.

A native of Ohio, Brogan was the first member of his family to attend college, earning a bachelor’s degree in education magna cum laude from the University of Cincinnati and a master’s degree in education from Florida Atlantic University. He and his wife, Courtney, have a 13-year-old son.


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Michele CahillManaging Director, Education Content & Practice, Xq institute

Michele Cahill is the Managing Director of Education Content and Practice at the XQ Institute with years of experience working in the areas of education reform, youth development and urban affairs. Cahill previously served as Vice-President for the National Program at Carnegie Corporation of New York, where she led the philanthropy’s strategy to expand educational opportunity through systemic change across K-12, to increase graduation and degree completion by urban and low-income students, and to support expanded pathways to citizenship, civil participation and civic integration for immigrants and disconnected youth.

Prior to Carnegie Corporation, Cahill served as Senior Counselor for Education Policy in the New York City Department of Education under Chancellor Joel Klein. She was a member of the Children First senior leadership team where she played a pivotal role in the development of Children First reforms in secondary education, district redesign, new school development and the pioneering multiple pathways to graduation initiative, targeting accelerated learning and graduation by overage and disconnected youth. Cahill also served as a Vice President of the Fund for the City of New York from 1991-1999 where she founded and led the Youth Development Institute, the Beacons Initiative and co-founded the Partnership for After School Education (PASE). In her early career, Cahill co-founded the Public Policy Program at St. Peter’s College in Jersey City, teaching Urban Studies for a decade, and receiving a Mina Shaughnessy Scholars Award from the U.S. Department of Education recognizing this work for innovative and effective methods of teaching social science to non-traditional students.

Desiree Carver-Thomasresearch and Policy Associate, Learning Policy institute

Desiree Carver-Thomas is a member of LPI’s Educator Quality Team. She is the author of Diversifying the Teaching Profession: How to Recruit and Retain Teachers of Color and the lead author of Addressing California’s Growing Teacher Shortage: 2017 Update.

Previously, Carver-Thomas taught in New York City public schools for five years. As a graduate student, she consulted with the San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department on strategies for diverting recidivism and with West Contra Costa Unified School District on implementing a full-service community schools’ initiative. She also conducted similar work with the City of Richmond.

Carver-Thomas received an M.P.P. from the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, an M.S. in Teaching from Fordham University, and a B.A. in Comparative Ethnic Studies with a concentration in Anthropology from Columbia University.

https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/topic/educator-quality

https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/diversifying-teaching-profession-report

https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/addressing-californias-growing-teacher-shortage-2017-update-report


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Virginia ‘Jinni’ Forcucci 2018 State Teacher of the year, Delaware

Jinni Forcucci has been an educator in Georgetown, DE for just over 22 years. First deciding to become an English teacher because she was certain she could inspire students with tales of unconventional characters, or at the least, she could prompt heartfelt discussion while analyzing impressively written argumentative essays, she soon realized she needed tounderstandherstudents’“stories”betterthansheunderstandthestoriesofherfavoriteauthors.

With degrees from the University of Delaware and Salisbury University, Jinni is the 2018 Delaware Teacher of the year, a role that most recently landed her an invitation to deliver a TED-Ed Talk on self-awareness, implicit bias and truth-telling. An advocate for equitable outcomes, Jinni designs rigorous courses that both challenge and connect, resulting in student pride and community.

And while literature may have been her first love, her students’ beating hearts remain her inspiration.

Jason Goudie Chief Financial Officer, Clark County School District

Jason Goudie is the Chief Financial Officer of the Clark County School District, the fifth largest district in the nation. Mr. Goudie became the Chief Financial Officer for the District in July 2017. Prior to joining the District, Mr. Goudie was the Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Tropicana Las Vegas, Inc. where he was in charge of the finance and accounting department, cage operations, and the purchasing department. He also led the financial reporting for the Tropicana, which had filing requirements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Previously, he served as the Chief Financial Officer for Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. for North and South America, which was an international manufacturing company located in Las Vegas with operations and sales throughout North, South, and Central America. His experiences prior to this position included serving as Chief Financial Officer for The M Resort and three other properties with common ownership. Mr. Goudie also held the Chief Financial Officer position for Black Gaming and the position of Director of Audit Research, Training and Special Projects for the Internal Audit Department of Caesars Entertainment Inc. Prior to this work, Mr. Goudie was with Arthur Andersen, LLP where he spent over eight years in the audit division and five of those years working in the Las Vegas office, with concentration primarily in the gaming industry. During his tenure at Andersen, he worked on several due diligence projects, several public offerings, and a multitude of projects and audits for several gaming and non-gaming companies. He graduated from the University of Nevada – Las Vegas in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (Accounting major). Mr. Goudie is a Certified Public Accountant in Nevada.


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Mandy Manning2018 National Teacher of the year

Mandy Manning teaches English to newly arrived refugee and immigrant students in the Newcomer Center at Joel E. Ferris High School in Spokane, Washington. In her classroom, Mandy uses experiential projects like map-making to help her student’s process trauma, celebrate their home countries and culture, and learn about their new community. As 2018 National Teacher of the Year, Mandy will encourage educators to teach their students to overcome their fears and seek out new experiences.

“Let’s teach our students to be fearless,” she says. “Let’s teach them to be bravewhenconfronted with uncertainty. Brave when they fail. Brave in meeting new people. Brave in seekingopportunitiestoexperiencethingsoutsideoftheirunderstanding.”

Mandy strives to create connections between her students and the community inside and outside of the school. Her students work in the student store and she encourages other students to visit and volunteer in the Newcomer Center. She also invites district leaders, campus resource officers, community members of color, and professional writers to visit her classroom. The visits help her students learn cultural expectations and how to express themselves effectively. In return, her students teach these leaders where they come from, who they are, and the beauty they add to the school district.

“Allofustogethermakethisworld interestingandgood.Wemust teachourstudentstoovercome their fears and seek out new experiences. The only way to teach fearlessness is to show it. We must show kindness by getting to know our students, learning about them, and showingthemhowtoconnect,”shesays.

Mandy has taught for the past 19 years, seven of which have been in her current role. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Washington University, a Masters of Arts from West Texas A & M University, and a Masters of Fine Arts from Northwest Institute of Literary Arts. Mandy is a National Board Certified Teacher.

Denise Pearsonvice President of Academic Affairs and Equity initiative, State higher Education Executive Officers (ShEEO)

Denise Pearson serves as vice president of academic affairs and equity initiatives. As a member of the senior leadership team, she strives to be a leading voice to advance states’ and SHEEO’s academic affairs and equity agendas. Collaborating with chief academic officers at state higher education agencies and other education policy related entities, Denise produces research, analyses, recommendations, and reporting on relevant policy areas, including but not limited to student learning, educator preparation, minority serving institutions, accreditation, and student protections. She is currently the principal investigator for Project Pipeline Repair: Restoring Minority Male Participation and Persistence in Educator Preparation Programs, a multiyear, W.K. Kellogg funded collaboration with state higher education policy leaders and educator preparation faculty at five HBCUs (www.sheeo.org/ppr). Denise is also a principal coordinator of SHEEO’s annual Higher Education Policy Conference. Prior to joining SHEEO, Pearson served in a variety of academic leadership capacities including professor of education, assistant provost for faculty affairs, dean of education, and associate academic dean. She earned her Ph.D. in education supervision and administration from Marquette University, M.A. in conflict resolution from the University of Denver, and M.S. in education administration from Concordia University Wisconsin.

In her free time, Denise enjoys exploring vegan cuisine and mindful living practices. She also enjoys spending time with her precious granddaughter, Kori.

www.sheeo.org/ppr


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Glen Price Chief Deputy, California Department of Education

Glen’s extensive work in public education includes serving two terms as an elected board member of the West Contra Costa Unified School District, one of California’s largest urban districts. His professional career spans four decades organizing, facilitating, planning, researching, and evaluating programs and initiatives that build more just societies and create greater equity for children and families, both internationally and in the United States.

Glen has been the principal team leader for efforts that have raised over $1 billion dollars for the capital, program, and strategic planning needs of public and private agencies. He has worked extensively with numerous non-profit organizations, local education agencies, government entities, and collaborative initiatives including the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, American Red Cross, CARE, World Wildlife Fund, First 5 California, S.D. Bechtel Jr., Foundation, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Stuart Foundation, and others. In 2009, the Alameda County FamilyJusticeCenterpresentedGlenwithitsfirst“ChampionExtraordinaire”award.

Glen’s most recent work supporting major statewide education initiatives in California includes facilitating and coordinating the development, implementation, and evaluation of: Blueprint for Great Schools I and II; Greatness by Design: Supporting Outstanding Teaching to Sustain a Golden State; California Comprehensive Early Learning Plan; CDE After School Division Strategic Plan; CDE Early Education and Support Division Strategic Plan; California Labor Management Initiative; the Superintendent’s Advisory Accountability and Continuous Improvement Task Force; and others.

Currently, Glen serves as a Chief Deputy for State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson at the California Department of Education (CDE). At CDE, he is working with internal and external teams to develop and implement accountability and continuous improvement systems that support the implementation of California’s groundbreaking Local Control Funding Formula.

Robert TagordaDirector of Equity, and Access, and College & Career readiness, Long Beach Unified School District

Robert Garcia Tagorda serves as the Director of Equity, Access, and College & Career Readiness at the Long Beach Unified School District. In this capacity, he oversees a wide range of districtwide initiatives, including strategic planning, after-school programs, parent engagement, and high school choice. He manages a $40 million annual budget, 24 staff members, and numerous advisory committees while collaborating with higher education institutions on the Long Beach College Promise, a partnership that has been recognized by the White House, the Governor’s Innovation Award in California, and numerous national foundations and media outlets. In previous assignments, as a member of the Superintendent’s Office, he coordinated a college readiness program and developed the district’s first technology master plan.

Before coming to Long Beach through The Broad Residency (a nationally competitive leadership development program), Mr. Tagorda gained experience in both the private and public sectors. At MAXIMUS, he had responsibility for business development in the executive search practice. He also completed internships at the Government Accountability Office and the Rose Institute of State and Local Government.

Mr. Tagorda graduated summa cum laude from Claremont McKenna College with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. He earned a Master in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School, where he was a Truman Scholar and a Teaching Fellow.

30 Annual Policy Forum 2018 » Meeting Participants

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AlAbAmA

Jeffery Langham Chief of Staff [email protected]

Daniel Boyd Deputy State Superintendent of Education [email protected]

bureAu of indiAn educAtion

Clint Bowers Management Analyst [email protected]

cAliforniA

Glen Price Chief Deputy [email protected]

Marguerite Ries Federal Policy Liaison [email protected]

colorAdo

Dana Smith Chief Communications Officer [email protected]

nortHern mAriAnA islAnds

Eric Magofna Compliance & Monitoring Program Coordinator [email protected]

Tim Thornburgh Federal Programs Officer [email protected]

district of columbiA

Shana Young Chief of Staff [email protected]

depArtment of defense educAtion Activity

Linda Curtis Principal Deputy Director and Associate Director of Academics [email protected]

GuAm

Mark Mendiola Chairman, Guam Education Board [email protected]

HAwAii

Lindsay Chambers Communications Director [email protected]

Nanea Kalani Communications Specialist [email protected]

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Tim McMurtrey Deputy Superintendent, Federal Programs & Academics [email protected]

illinois

Jaclyn Matthews Director of Media and External Communications [email protected]

Allison Sherman Executive Director of IL-Empower [email protected]

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David Tilly Deputy Director [email protected]

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Brad Neuenswander Deputy Commissioner [email protected]

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kentucky

Amanda Ellis Associate Commissioner [email protected]

louisiAnA

Erin Bendily Policy and Governmental Affairs [email protected]

mAssAcHusetts

Cliff Chuang Senior Associate Commissioner for Educational Options [email protected]

micHiGAn

Kyle Guerrant Deputy Superintendent [email protected]

Caroline Liethen Legislative Liaison [email protected]

minnesotA

Charlene Briner Deputy Commissioner [email protected]

mississippi

Washington Cole Chief of Staff [email protected]

Nathan Oakley Chief Academic Officer [email protected]

Pete Smith Chief of Communications and Government Relations [email protected]

Paula Vanderford Chief Accountability Officer [email protected]

missouri

Michael Harris Senior Policy Advisor [email protected]

Stacey Preis Deputy Commissioner for the Division of Learning Services [email protected]

montAnA

Susie Hedalen Deputy Superintendent [email protected]

Jule Walker Deputy State Superintendent [email protected]

new Jersey

Itunu Balogun Director of Media Relations and Strategic Outreach [email protected]

Kellie LeDet Assistant Commissioner/Chief of Staff [email protected]

nortH cArolinA

Erika Berry Senior Policy Advisor [email protected]

nortH dAkotA

Melissa Artlip Public Information Officer [email protected]

Laurie Matzke Assistant Superintendent for Student Support and Innovation [email protected]


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oklAHomA

Phil Bacharach Chief of Staff [email protected]

Cindy Koss Deputy Superintendent [email protected]

Robyn Miller Deputy Superintendent for Educator Effectiveness & Policy Research [email protected]

Carolyn Thompson Chief of Government Affairs [email protected]

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Cindy Hunt Government and Legal Affairs Manager [email protected]

Carmen Urbina Deputy Director [email protected]

pennsylvAniA

David Volkman Executive Deputy Secretary [email protected]

Julie Kane Policy Director Pennsylvania Department of Education [email protected]

Pam Smith Special Assistant Pennsylvania Department of Education [email protected]

Matthew Stem Deputy-Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Pennsylvania Department of Education [email protected]

utAH

Patty Norman Deputy Superintendent [email protected]

vermont

Heather Bouchey Deputy Secretary [email protected]

wAsHinGton

Michaela Miller Deputy Superintendent [email protected]

Nicholas Gillon Educator Preparation Program Effectiveness [email protected]

west virGiniA

Jan Barth Senior Advisor [email protected]

Michele Blatt Assistant State Superintendent [email protected]

Sarah Stewart Federal Liaison [email protected]

wisconsin

Jennifer Kammerud Policy Initiatives Advisor [email protected]

Michael Thompson Deputy State Superintendent [email protected]

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Dicky Shanor Chief of Staff [email protected]


iNviTED PArTiCiPANTS

JEREMY ANDERSON

President

Education Commission of the States

[email protected]

JUSTIN BARRA

Director of Policy, Education

Chan Zuckerberg

[email protected]

SANDRA BOYD

CEO

Seek Common Ground

[email protected]

FREDERICK BROWN

Deputy Executive Director

Learning Forward

[email protected]

MARY BROWNELL

Director, CEEDAR Center

CEEDAR

[email protected]

MICHAEL COHEN

President

Achieve

[email protected]

JIM COWEN

Executive Director

Collaborative for Student Success

[email protected]

BRIE DOYLE

Senior Manager, National Partnerships

No Kid Hungry

[email protected]

DAVID DRISCOLL

President

Driscoll Consulting

[email protected]

ADAM EzRING

Director of Policy


[email protected]

RORIE FITzPATRICK

Program Director

WestEd

[email protected]

EARL FRANKS

Executive Director

National Association of Elementary School Principals

[email protected]

MATT GANDAL

President

Education Strategy Group

[email protected]

LYNN GANGONE

President/CEO

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education

[email protected]

JOHN GOMPERTS

President and CEO

America’s Promise Alliance

[email protected]

DANIELLE GONzALES

Managing Director

Aspen Institute

[email protected]

GLEN HARVEY

Chief Executive Officer

WestEd

[email protected]

LYNN HOLDHEIDE

Managing TA Consultant

American Institutes for Research

[email protected]


iNviTED PArTiCiPANTS

ANGELA JERABEK

Executive Director

BARR Center

[email protected]

SCOTT MARION

Executive Director

Center for Assessment

[email protected]

CARMEL MARTIN

Managing Director, State and Local Partnerships

Emerson Collective

[email protected]

BRAEDEN MAYRISCH

Director, Social Impact

Voya Financial

[email protected]

ALAN MORGAN

Senior State Policy Adviser

Westat

[email protected]

GAVIN PAYNE


[email protected]

STEPHEN PRUITT

President

Southern Regional Education Board

[email protected]


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KEN BERGMAN Chief Legal Officer AdvancED [email protected]

LUANN BOWEN Vice President, Government Affairs Renaissance Learning, Inc. [email protected]

TRISH BRENNAN-GAC Director, State and Local Partnerships American Institutes for Research [email protected]

MONIQUE CHISM Vice President American Institutes for Research [email protected]

KRISTA CURRAN Senior Vice President and General Manager, Assessment and Intervention Amplify Education [email protected]

JULIA GONzALES Executive Director, Government Relations Amplify Education [email protected]

KATIE LOTT GRAGNANIELLO Manager, State & Federal Policy ACT [email protected]

GRETCHEN GUFFY Senior Director, Policy ACT [email protected]

JESSE GUTIERREz Vice President, Government Affairs McGraw-Hill Education [email protected]

MISCHELLE HANDLEY National Director of Strategic Partnerships National Center for Education and the Economy [email protected]

TODD HELLMAN Chief Strategy/Engagement Officer Battelle For Kids [email protected]

TERRY HOLLIDAY Advisor Metametrics [email protected]

BETH HOWARD-BROWN Director American Institutes for Research [email protected]

ERIKA HUGHES Director of Corporate Affairs Pearson [email protected]

ABBY JAVUREK Senior Director, Large Scale Solutions NWEA [email protected]

JESSICA JOHNSON Senior Vice President American Institutes for Research [email protected]

DARICE KEATING Vice President, Government Affairs Renaissance Learning, Inc. [email protected]

LISA LEPIC Senior Vice President Pearson [email protected]


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TOM LUNA Partner Strategos Group [email protected]

ED MCKINNEY Advisor Measurement Incorporated [email protected]

CHUCK MELLEY Vice President, Global Government Relations & Policy Pearson [email protected]

KATRINA MILLER Education Industry Consultant SAS [email protected]

JEFF PETERSON VP, Government Relations Questar Assessment Inc. [email protected]

DAVE SABA Chief Development Officer Teachers of Tomorrow [email protected]

KIMBERLY SCARDINO Education Advocacy Apple [email protected]

ANNE SCHIANOSenior Vice President, Government [email protected]

MELODY SCHOPP Consultant Educational Testing Service [email protected]

SCOTT SEDBERRY Director, Business Development Texas Instruments Incorporated [email protected]

NANCY SEGAL Director of Government and External Relations Educational Testing Service [email protected]

WALTER SHERWOOD Chief Development Officer New Meridian Corporation [email protected]

STACY SKELLY Vice President, Corporate Affairs Pearson [email protected]

DEBBIE SMITH Vice President of State and Government Partnerships NWEA [email protected]

MALBERT SMITH CEO Metametrics [email protected]

ARTHUR VANDERVEEN President/CEO New Meridian Corporation [email protected]

MARGIE VANDEVEN Director of Educational Partnerships, State and Local Government SAS [email protected]

GREGORY WALKER Vice President, Midwest Region College Board [email protected]


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TARYN WATERS Associate Director of Business Development & New Products Corwin Press [email protected]

SETH WEINER Executive Director Educational Testing Service [email protected]

SANDRA WIESE Senior Vice President Data Recognition Corporation [email protected]

LUCI WILLITS Associate Vice President, Policy Curriculum Associates [email protected]

PATRICIA WRIGHT Senior State Advisor Metametrics [email protected]

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CCSSO welcomes the opportunity to work with partners that help the Council fulfill its mission, which is to ensure that all students participating in our public education system -- regardless of background -- graduate prepared for college, careers, and life. Prospective and current partners are subject to eligibility criteria to ensure that partner organizations are aligned in their commitment to student achievement, value the trusted environment CCSSO fosters through its activities, and respect that the primary function of the state education agency at all times is to serve the best interests of its students, schools and public. CCSSO strives to create a collegial, collaborative community through its events and programs allowing our members and partners to network with peers, share expertise and best practices, and have honest dialogue on key educational policy issues. To ensure that all member and partner interactions are structured to protect the integrity of the Council and its members, support the CCSSO’s priorities, and ultimately strengthen the capacity of state education agencies, partner organizations must refrain from engaging in solicitous, development, or lobbying activities at CCSSO events.

Level i Partners

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Washington, D.C., the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance both domestically and internationally in the areas of health, education and workforce productivity. Well-known for its groundbreaking work in student testing and

performance assessment, AIR is a global leader in P-20 education research, evaluation, technical assistance, and policy. For more information, visit http://www.air.org.

At nonprofit ETS, the mission is to advance quality and equity in education for all people worldwide. ETS helps teachers teach, students learn, and parents measure the educational progress of their children. ETS does this by:

•Listeningtoeducators,parents,andcritics •Learningwhatstudentsandtheirinstitutionsneed •Leadinginthedevelopmentofnewandinnovativeproductsandservices

ETS customizes solutions to meet the need for teacher professional development products and services, classroom and end-of-course assessments, and research-based teaching and learning tools. Founded in 1947, ETS today develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide.

McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is a leading global provider of instructional content, assessments, and teaching and learning solutions to help meet the needs and challenges of today’s students, educators, and professionals. McGraw-Hill Education’s technical innovations are changing the way people learn — and continue to learn — with e-books, online learning platforms and programs, and customized course and professional development websites. McGraw-Hill’s products reach beyond the classroom to prepare students for success in a rapidly changing global environment and a lifetime of learning.

NWEA® is a research-based, not-for-profit organization that supports students and educators worldwide by creating assessment solutions that precisely measure growth and proficiency—and provide insights to help tailor instruction. For 40 years, NWEA has developed Pre-K–12 assessments and

professional learning offerings to help advance all students along their optimal learning paths. NWEA’s tools are trusted by educators in 145 countries and more than half the schools in the US.

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Pearson is the world’s leading learning company, but defines their success not by size but by the outcomes they help make possible. Pearson serves states, districts, schools and colleges as they implement policies and practices to:

• Raise student achievement and prepare every student for college and careers• Create world-class experiences that make learning more personalized, connected and accessible for all students• Find more affordable ways to bring effective innovations in teaching and learning to scale

At Pearson, the sole mission is to help people make progress in their lives through learning.

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the nation’s leading provider of K-12 science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs. PLTW’s world-class, activity-, project-, and problem-based curriculum and high-quality teacher professional development model, combined with an engaged network of educators

and corporate partners, help students develop the skills needed to succeed in our global economy. More than 8,000 elementary, middle, and high schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia currently offer PLTW courses to their students. For more information, visit www.pltw.org.

Scholastic is the most trusted name in learning with a brand that is synonymous with quality. Scholastic Education provides technology solutions and

supplemental programs that support student achievement in PreK-12. Grounded in scientific research, Scholastic Education develops technology programs and services that include intervention, instruction, universal screening, assessment, data management and professional development. Scholastic Achievement Partners-the professional services arm of Scholastic Education-brings together the International Center for Leadership in Education, Math Solutions, and Scholastic’s Implementation Services team to offer a full range of professional services in human capital development across content areas, comprehensive school improvement, and program implementation.


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ACT is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides assessment, research, information, and program management services in the broad areas of education and workforce development. Each year, ACT serves millions of people in high schools, colleges, professional associations, businesses, and government agencies,

nationally and internationally. Though designed to meet a wide array of needs, all ACT programs and services have one guiding purpose – helping people achieve education and workplace success.

Corwin, a SAGE company, is a leading publisher of professional development books for PreK-12 educators and an innovative provider of workshops, seminars, and online training resources. Corwin believes that every child deserves an

excellent education and that we have a responsibility to contribute to that excellence by enhancing professional practice. Corwin partners with authors, educators, and academics to bring the latest research and proven methods to schools through practical, hands-on materials. Established in 1990 as an independent company, Corwin continues to carry out our mission of Helping Educators Do Their Work Better in everything we do.

The world’s leader in accreditation and school improvement, AdvancED believes that students must be prepared to succeed in a constantly-evolving and diverse world and that educational institutions have a deep responsibility to deliver quality education to students from all walks of life.

We have been experts in accreditation and school improvement since 1895, and bring this 100+ years of experience and expertise through three US-based accreditation agencies - the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI).

The AdvancED Accreditation Process, a protocol embraced around the world, is a clear and comprehensive program of evaluation and external review, supported by research-based standards, and dedicated to helping schools, school systems, and education providers continuously improve.

AdvancED is committed to sharing the knowledge and practice generated by schools throughout its global network to inform and influence practice on issues related to education quality.

Visit www.advanc-ed.org to learn more about AdvancED.

Amplify is dedicated to reimagining K-12 education by creating digital products and services that empower students, teachers and parents with new curricular experiences, instructional tools, and extended learning opportunities. Amplify is

focused on transforming teaching and learning by creating and scaling digital innovations in three areas: insight, learning, and access.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad.


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Battelle for Kids is a national, not-for-profit organization that provides counsel and solutions to advance the development of human capital systems, the use of strategic measures, practices for improving educator effectiveness, and communication with all stakeholders.

Battelle for Kids believe that focusing on the right people, practices, measures, and messages is the key to educational excellence.

The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of more than 5,900 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to

promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success - including the SAT® and the Advanced Placement Program®. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators and schools.

Curriculum Associates is a rapidly growing education company committed to making classrooms better places for teachers and students. Curriculum Associates believes

that all children have the chance to succeed, and this drives the decisions we make every day. Curriculum Associates’ research-based, award-winning products, including cloud-based i-Ready®, provide teachers and administrators with flexible resources that deliver meaningful assessments and data-driven, differentiated instruction for children. The company serves millions of students with i-Ready® (adaptive diagnostic, online instruction, and practice apps for math and reading); Ready® (standards-based instruction build from scratch for the Common Core); BRIGANCE® (assessment and instruction for special education, early childhood, and Head Start); and other programs because of their laser focus on educators’ needs over their own bottom line and a belief that thoughtful and continuous innovation leads to a positive impact on classrooms and measurable growth for students.

For more than 30 years, DRC has ensured that our clients’ strengths are front and center in the development and implementation of assessment programs. We are the industry leader in engaging stakeholders—like teachers in the test development process and parents in report design—to ensure that our clients not only exceed their stakeholders’ expectations but also demonstrate their leadership. For more information, visit www.datarecognitioncorp.com.

Measured Progress, a non-profit organization, is a pioneer in authentic, standards-based assessments. Since 1983, Measured Progress has successfully partnered with more than 30 states and hundreds of districts across the nation to support their assessment programs. Today, they’ve developed 21st century assessments for

classrooms, districts, states, and collaboratives. Measured Progress is proud to be the nation’s leading provider of alternate assessments for students with cognitive disabilities.

Measured Progress connects the K–12 educational community with innovative and flexible assessment solutions. Our goal is to provide meaningful information about student progress to improve teaching and learning. It’s all about student learning.


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Founded in 1980, Measurement Incorporated is an employee-owned company that provides a complete range of testing services, assessment technologies, technical assistance, and program evaluation services under contract to state and local education

agencies and professional associations. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company specializes in the development, administration, scoring, analysis, and reporting of large-scale, high-stakes testing programs.

A pioneer in the field of performance assessment, the company has established a distinctive competency in constructed response scoring using both highly-trained professionals and advanced artificial intelligence technology. MI’s corporate philosophy is built on an uncommon commitment to client satisfaction and its dedication to the overarching goal of Excellence in Assessment.

MetaMetrics, Inc., a privately held educational measurement company, develops scientifically based measures of student achievement that link assessment with instruction, foster better educational practices and improve learning by matching students with materials that meet and challenge their abilities. The company’s team of psychometricians developed the widely adopted Lexile Framework for Reading (www.Lexile.com); El Sistema Lexile para Leer, the Spanish-language version of the Lexile Framework; The Quantile Framework for Mathematics (www.Quantiles.com); and The Lexile Framework for Writing. In addition to licensing

Lexile and Quantile measures to state departments of education, testing and instructional companies, and publishers, MetaMetrics delivers professional development, resource measurement and customized consulting services. For more information, visit www.MetaMetricsInc.com.

New Meridian is an assessment design and development partner that helps states prepare today’s students for the challenges of tomorrow. We do that by providing technical expertise and the highest quality, research-validated test content that is uniquely focused on critical thinking, reasoning, and

communication skills — the capabilities students will need to thrive in the future. New Meridian is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization located in Austin, Texas.

The National Institute for School Leadership (NISL) is the leading source for research-based and research-proven support for K-12 school leaders. Eight Chief State School Officers have selected NISL as a key strategy for raising student achievement within their states. NISL’s capacity-building train-the-trainer methodology allows states and districts to improve instructional leadership at scale and at low cost. States have leveraged NISL’s programs to develop novice leaders, create school turn-around artists, and impact instructional leadership statewide. Multiple third-party research studies have shown that NISL programs

not only improve the effectiveness of school leaders, but also strengthen instruction and raise student achievement as measured on state tests.

NISL invites you to review the research studies and welcome the opportunity to introduce you to other Chief State School Officers to learn about their experience implementing our programs. To do so, and to learn how you can help raise student achievement by creating more effective school leaders, please visit NISL.org, call us at 913.909.1997 or email us at [email protected].


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Questar Assessment Inc. is a K–12 assessment solutions provider focused on building a bridge between learning and accountability. As a wholly-owned, independently-operated subsidiary of Educational Testing Service (ETS), Questar Assessment Inc. shares a belief that better measurement solutions can make a positive impact on education. They take a fresh and innovative approach to design, delivery, scoring, analysis, and reporting. Also, they are reimagining how assessments can empower educators by giving them the insights they need to

improve instructions and fully prepare students for college or career. Their high-quality, reliable assessment products and services are easily scaled and tailored to meet the specific needs of states and districts at an unprecedented value. Educators trust their high-performing teams and dependable technology to minimize risks and ensure success for states, districts, schools, teachers, and students.

Committed to their mission, Renaissance® is the leader in pre-K–12 learning analytics—enabling teachers, curriculum creators, and educators to drive phenomenal student

growth. Renaissance’s solutions help educators analyze, customize, and plan personalized learning paths for students, allowing time for what matters—creating energizing learning experiences in the classroom.

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development.

Some educators see data as facts and figures. But it’s more than that. It’s the lifeblood of your schools. It contains history. And it can tell you something about the future. SAS helps you make sense of the data. As the leader in education analytics software and services, SAS transforms your data into insights that give

you a fresh perspective on your students, programs and schools. You can identify what’s working. Fix what isn’t. And discover new opportunities. Please visit sas.com/k12.

Smarter Balanced is a public agency currently supported by 15 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Bureau of Indian Education. Through the work of thousands of educators, they created an online assessment system aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), as well as tools for educators to improve teaching and learning. Smarter Balanced’s work is

guided by the belief that a high-quality assessment system can provide information and tools for teachers and schools to improve instruction and help students succeed — regardless of disability, language, or subgroup.


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Teachers of Tomorrow is the largest teacher certification program in the country. Founded in 2005, Teachers of Tomorrow recruited, trained, certified and supported over 42,000 teachers. The program works with states to meet all state teaching standards so that we can begin helping them solve the

critical teacher shortage. Teachers of Tomorrow is accepted in Texas, Florida and Nevada and have applications submitted in Arizona and Indiana and legislation for acceptance in North and South Carolina. There is no cost to the state or district – the candidate pays - and they only pay a small up-front fee. The bulk of tuition is only paid to us if they secure a teaching job. We firmly stand behind the quality of our work. Teaching shortages are getting worse – they are ready to help.

As a leader in developing graphing handhelds, Texas Instruments Educational and Productivity Solutions, a business of Texas Instruments, is an education technology leader. For nearly 20 years, Texas Instruments worked closely with leading educators in the design of their educational technology, training

programs and support materials that enrich the math and science classroom learning experience worldwide. The mission - provide essential tools that help teachers create an engaging learning experience leading to higher student achievement in math and science. The vision - all students inspired to achieve their potential and become the innovators of tomorrow.

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UPCOMiNg MEETiNgS

Save the Dates - CCSSO Member Meetings:

Legislative ConferenceApril 7-9, 2019Grand Hyatt, Washington, D.C.

Please join us at this year’s new meeting location, the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. CCSSO’s Legislative Conference will

focus on continued advocacy for strong state leadership in education, as well as discussions on next steps for implementing the

Every Student Succeeds Act to deliver on the promise of an excellent education for all kids. The Legislative Conference typically

includes opportunities to meet with senior officials from Congress, the White House, and the U.S. Department of Education.

The Legislative Conference is CCSSO’s largest annual member meeting, and states are invited to send the chief, chief deputies,

one communications director and a federal liaison. Additionally, CCSSO invites business and foundation partners, as well as

leaders from other national education organizations.

Summer Leadership ConveningJuly 28-30, 2019 Drake Hotel, Chicago, IL

The Summer Leadership Convening is an annual opportunity for chiefs and their senior deputies to take part in rich discussion

focused on leadership and shared professional development as executives. This meeting will provide a forum for members and

partners to engage in shared learning in a more intimate setting than CCSSO’s other annual meetings.

Annual Policy Forum November 10-13, 2019 Intercontinental Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

The Annual Policy Forum focuses on CCSSO’s policies and priorities as a membership, learning from other state leaders, and

conducting annual member business. The meeting is attended by chiefs, deputies, communications directors, federal liaisons

business partners, foundation partners, and key partners in the education community.

Legislative Conference March 22-24, 2020The Capital Hilton, Washington, D.C.

The Legislative Conference typically includes opportunities to meet with senior officials from Congress, the White House,

and the U.S. Department of Education. The Legislative Conference is CCSSO’s largest annual member meeting, and states

are invited to send the chief, chief deputies, one communications director and a federal liaison. Additionally, CCSSO invites

business and foundation partners, as well as leaders from other national education organizations.

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One Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700Washington, DC 20001-1431

voice: 202.336.7000 | fax: 202.408.8072

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